2001 Ford Explorer Engine Problems
- 6
- 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 6 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford explorer. While driving, a burning odor was present and the air bag deployed without warning or an impact. There were no injuries. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact noticed flames under the hood. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact was not aware if a fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a residence and deemed…
Fire reported
ODI 11206286
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the vehicle lunged forward without warning. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current and failure mileage was 26,500.
ODI 10586639
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was unoccupied, it became engulfed in flames. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10511656
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in an unknown manufacturer recall. The dealer performed the repair, but the failure recurred. The contact noticed smoke near the engine compartment that entered the vehicle near the dashboard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The nhtsa campaign number was unavailable. The failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10725337
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The failure occurred without warning. During colder temperatures, the failure worsened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the diagnosis was not disclosed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
Crash reported
ODI 10954908