2001 Ford Explorer Power Train Problems
- 14
- 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 14 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- transmission failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Power Train · Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked anti-freeze and transmission fluid. There was also rust underneath the vehicle and a hole in the running boards, which almost caused them to detach. The contact claimed that the ground could be seen through the hole. The vehicle also produced thick smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted.…
Fire reported
ODI 11187507
Power Train
Switched into [redacted] low without a command while driving around 30 mph on a dry level paved road.
ODI 10905597
Power Train
Driving around 30 mph on a flat straight paved road when it suddenly shifted into 4 wheel low.
ODI 10908002
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
Power Train
I took my car to astoria ford late last year, because it was stalling and losing power. The charged me almost $1,000.00 and the problem persists. The o/d on off light will stop and start. When it comes on which just started today, the car in any gear while only go forward. In reverse and neutral, only forward. As a police officer this is very dangerous, and i cannot drive the vehicle. Many have submitted complaints…
ODI 10605000
Power Train
For the second time, the vehicle's transmission failed, leaving the vehicle completely powerless while driving. The transmission also failed at approximately 70,000 miles in 2006, again while driving the vehicle in traffic. In both cases, i, as the driver, was nearly involved in accidents with other vehicles because of the complete loss of the transmission power train. The vehicle also gave no warning of the failure…
ODI 10584045
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Power Train
As with so many explorers i have read about, my o/d light comes on and flashes. I lose all power during initial acceleration and then the truck shoots off like a rocket. If i turn the ignition off, the light resets and the vehicle is ok for a while until the light as with so many explorers i have read about, my o/d light comes on and flashes. I lose all power during initial acceleration and then the truck shoots off…
ODI 10565495
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While driving approximately 45 mph, the transmission failed to respond with an unusual whining noise. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and the engine was turned off. Upon restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred on a separate occasion. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The…
ODI 10483709
Power Train
Vehicle was idling in driveway with the drivers door open. Transmission was in park. Transmission dropped into reverse, rolled backwards in driveway, crashing through two chainlink gates, the door was torn back against the fender, i tried to reach into the truck to turn it off, and was pinned between the truck, and the chain link fence. Explorer currently in the collision shop, and transmission will be repaired when…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10438898
Power Train
Transmission failed without warning. Would not catch 3rd gear and then sounded like a toolbox was scattered under the car. Car successively lost all gears except 1st. Repair cost over $2800.00. *tr
ODI 10437941
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
'o/d off' light if blinking, on and off. While light is blinking the car seems to be sluggish and does not respond to throttle properly. Rough shifts while driving. *tr
ODI 10318169
Electrical · Power Train
Ford part # 1l24-7h473-ag vendor # m799g motorola model # 01mu152b06 date code 01211 serial # 21396939
ODI 10245340
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
Power Train
TRANSMISSION FAILURE- NO WARNING-
ODI 10069359