1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline

2001 Ford Explorer Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 15, 2003 · 76,500 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train

    I purchased this car on october 8,2003. Three days after i bought it the check engine light came on. I brought the car back four times back to back. The first time they said nothing was wrong. The second and third time the same thing. On the fourth attempt, they had me take it to one of "their" mechanics. He said it was a bad switch in the system. Not even a whole week later, the check guage light came on.…

    ODI 10071226

  • May 26, 2002

    Cruise Control · Fuel System, Gasoline · Recliner · Seats

    Vehicle idles to low and causes it to cut off. Took to dealer 4 times, and they could not fix the problem. *ak passenger side seat would not lock, also consumer states vehicle is experiencing poor gas mileage.. *yh

    ODI 8012724

  • June 21, 2001

    Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Fuel System, Gasoline · Gasoline

    While driving engine check light will flash intermittently. Dealer has been notified. *ak consumer states that when the light illuminates, the vehicle begins to drive sluggish, rough, and sometimes makes a screeching noise. Dealer has replaced the pcm, vapor management valve, canister purge solenoid, tensioner assembly, vacuum hose twice, dpfe, and the fuel tank. *slc

    ODI 8005583