Ford Explorer
1996–2000 only
1996–2000 Ford Explorer models have 491 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 132,500 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 1996–2000 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford Explorer report for every year combined.
Where this range fits
What breaks, and when — 1996–2000 only
Median onset: 132,500 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 140,000 miles. 5.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 158,079 miles. 31.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 144,000 miles. 6.4% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 149,800 miles.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 115,000 miles. 4.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Median onset: 116,000 miles.
Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 129,928 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
More common in older model years.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
Cost estimator: what will this one cost you?
Enter the car's year and mileage. See which known problems are due in your next 3 years, what each costs at your state's labor rates, which ones to ask the seller about, and routine maintenance to budget for.
Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1996–2000 model years. See the full Ford Explorer report for every year and full specs/safety data.