2001 Ford Explorer Automatic Transmission Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. The vehicle then accelerated abnormally and the contact was involved in a crash that involved four additional vehicles. No injuries were reported and a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the servo plug had popped out of place and…
Crash reported
ODI 10386707
Automatic Transmission
Od light is flashing and the first gear shifts real hard. I took it to the ford shop and they told me that they have fixed several and they go right back out it was a waste of my time.. Does someone have to get killed before u all fix this if u try to take off and it slips and will not go u can and will get hit. *tr
ODI 10341339
Automatic Transmission
I have a 2001 ford explorer and at first the truck would slip in and out of gears so i took it to a certified mechanic and was told i needed a neutral safety switch. I had that replaced about a month ago. Yesterday, i was driving and the truck slipped out of drive.... And it would not accelerate. I pulled over and attempted to restart the vehicle and the o/d off light started flashing. This truck is going to cost me…
ODI 10334535
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
Automatic Transmission
Ford explorer o/d light flashing, transmission slipping. *tr
ODI 10324584
Automatic Transmission
My 2001 ford explorers transmission is having shifting problems followed by it's overdrive light flashing. I talked to several ford transmission friends and they advised me to install a upgrade kit in the valve body. This was done, fluid and filter changed, to no avail. The light intermittently flashes and the transmission shifting weird. After reading several posts on several sites regarding this problem, i am at a…
ODI 10298792
Automatic Transmission
At around 55000 miles i had to replace my rear axle and i am now at 62000 and my o/d will start flashing and my 2001 explorer will shift hard or not shift at all. *nm
ODI 10147014
Automatic Transmission
Overdrive turns off - ford has issued technical service bulletin ((tsb) 03-22-10 in obvious recognition of numerous problems ,but refused to pay for the repairs. *ak
ODI 10118059
Automatic Transmission
2001 v8 explorer 36500 miles, my transmisson started slipping all over the place, luckily i got the extended warrenty. But there is no reason for such a young transmission to go bad
ODI 10007584
Automatic Transmission
At 31,059 miles, the vehicle hesitated at acceleration and loss power, especially at second gear. At 42,000 the car was brought back to the dealership because of same problems that experienced at 31,059 miles. Dealership replaced the d.p.f.e sensor. *tt
ODI 10020860
Automatic Transmission
The dealership has been great. The original transmission was defective, the second transmission was defective and all of the fluid was pushed out the third transmission has been making squeaking sounds that cannot be located.*ak
ODI 762171
Automatic Transmission · Door · Foundation Components · Gasoline · Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch · Suspension
Customer states, the cover for door lock and window switches on the driver side and front door is loose and will not stay snapped in place, also the door hinges were replaced.*scc *yh
ODI 567425
Automatic Transmission
When shifting to drive while at a slight incline vehicle will roll back until applying brake. Vehicle taken to dealer 5 times, cannot remedy problem. *ak
ODI 8002546
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline · Linkages
World ford has done nothing but give me a run around and not fixing my truck right!!! I have nothing but agrevation with my truck and i dont feel that it's safe with driving my children in it! When advising the dealership of the trucks major complications they advise me to bring the vehicle back in 30-60 days to aviod the lemon law! No safety defect listed. *ak
ODI 741779
Automatic Transmission
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 739102
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
Automatic Transmission · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Truck was purchased new with 13 total miles. Windshield wipers are not working fuses are fine and the interior dome light is not working fuses are fine. While shifting from drive to reverse the truck begins to stall also while shifting from reverse to drive the truck begins to stall. *ak
ODI 724990