1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Service Brakes

2001 Ford Explorer Service Brakes 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
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 9, 2015 · 167,218 miles

    Service Brakes · Suspension · Wheels

    Main problem at the moment is a clicking, knocking noise that sounds like is coming from underneath truck in the middle. You can feel truck shake/vibrate when you hear the noise. Previous problems lug bolts came loose and almost cause tire to fall off. Other problem truck started off sounding like the brake pads were going then the truck started making a horrible grinding noise . Felt like the engine was going to…

    ODI 10790422

  • April 7, 2014 · 100,000 miles

    Service Brakes

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the anti lock braking system suddenly malfunctioned and the vehicle failed to stop. The conatct had to engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The contact indicated that the defect occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to diagnose the defect. The…

    ODI 10604536

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2001 Ford Explorer.

Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.