1. Ford Explorer
  2. 2001

2001 Ford Explorer

2001 · Second generation

Catalog figures for this model year. Ratings vary by configuration.

Quick facts

Capability

Towing
5,740–6,820 lb
Payload
900 lb
Curb weight
3,876–4,113 lb
Horsepower
210–215 hp

Efficiency

MPG city
14–16 mpg
Fuel tank
21.0 gal

Fitment

Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Engines
4.0L Cologne V6 SOHC, 5.0L High Output
Drivetrain
4x2 · 4x4
Configurations
11
Complaints in dataset
373

Capability

Engines

4.0L Cologne V6 SOHC · 5.0L High Output

Horsepower

210–215 hp

Towing

5,740–6,820 lb

Payload

900 lb

These figures are manufacturer ratings stored on 11 catalog configurations. Optional factory tow packages are often missing from this table. Confirm the door jamb and owner’s manual for the vehicle you have.

Size & fitment

Dimensions

190.7 in

Tire Sizes

OEM sizes

Interior

42.4 in

MPG

14–16 mpg

Maintenance

Oil Capacity

Capacity by engine

Wiper Sizes

Driver / passenger / rear

Bulb Sizes

Position chart

Fuses

Stored diagrams

Owner’s Manual

Stored sections

Owner Complaints

373 complaint records in our dataset — not a failure rate.