2001 Ford Explorer Unknown Or Other Problems
- 11
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 11 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
The vehicle rolled over on its side on dry pavement on the fwy at the posted speed limit in good weather conditions. No other vehicle was involved, the car skided when i attempted to change lanes. I went into a skid and the car turned on its side.
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 11088800
Unknown Or Other
I have a great 2001 ford explorer but it started leaking from the roof and the leak source can not be found. There was no damage, just something changed. There is now mold all over the interior and its posing a great health risk to myself and any occupants. I would like the problem fixed by ford.
ODI 11053355
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
The ford explorer 2001 xls 4.0l rear wheel drive transmission is defective in slip 4 to 5 gear in 75000 miles. *tr
ODI 10648140
Unknown Or Other
Headlights too bright (low beams specifaically)
ODI 10000235
Unknown Or Other
The extirer door hadle keep breaking can not get into vehicle with out going thru back door.if i had an accident there would be no way so.eo e could get me out.i have owned vehicle for 2 years and i have replaced ed them 3 times and again they are broken.
ODI 11034482
Body · Door · Fuel Injection System · Gasoline · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle hesitates upon acceleration and has also stalled on 5 occasions, the dealer has repaired/replaced various componets on the vehicle, however consumer still experiences the same problems.*jb
ODI 564277
Air Conditioner · Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Gasoline · Tires · Unknown Or Other
Ihave lost controll of this vehicle several times due to the steering and overall handling ,my tires are also playing a roll in this i beleave this problem is much more pronounced in rain or snow . I feel this vehicle is very unsafe for myself and my children! I've already had the vehicle into auburn motor sales for 6 days for complaints of lack&surge of power,bad sulfer smell at idle rolling idle(up&down),…
ODI 746742
Cruise Control · Rear · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle idled up and down and up and down all the time like its was recycling. Vehicle experienced some loss of power. In may of 2001, consumer took vehicle into dealer for a sulphur smell. Dealer told consumer that vehicle was fine. On 31st of may, engine light came on, and would not go out. Took back to dealer, and the dealer stated consumer needed a new engine. Also, vehicle would not stay on raod when ground was…
ODI 891103
Unknown Or Other
NONE
ODI 738090
Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other
When going down a steep grade neither "drive 1" or "drive 2" engaged & did not slow the vehicle. Neither low gears worked when the vehicle was in motion or when started from a complete stop. The gas guage will start showing 1/4 tank of gas when there is at least 3/4 full tank. This is accompanied by a burning smell coming from the front of the vehicle. When the vehicle is stopped & restarted the gas guage often…
ODI 728429
Unknown Or Other
SAFETY RECALL 03S03 AND 03S04 2001 FORD EXPLORER.*MR *CB
ODI 10042608