1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Visibility/Wiper

2001 Ford Explorer Visibility/Wiper Problems

2
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 2 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 7, 2016 · 72,000 miles

    Hatchback/Liftgate · Visibility/Wiper

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard a loud thump coming from the rear hatch window. Upon further investigation, the rear hatch window was loose. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. ....updated 07/05/16 *bf updated 07/13/16.*jb

    ODI 10862579

  • April 5, 2013 · 187,000 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper

    I was driving and i saw and smelt smoke. I immediately could tell where it was coming from because i saw the smoke coming out of the hazard light on top of my steering wheel, it then turned into a flame,it was inside of the steering wheel. I pulled off to the side of the road because fortunately i had water with me and i poured a little bit of water on the flames that were coming out of where the hazard light is.…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10552446

Catalog parts for this system

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

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