1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Wheels

2001 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

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

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k 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

  • December 22, 2012 · 5,303,079 miles

    Tires · Wheels

    An accident occurred wherein a young man was severely injured. He survived, but has a plate in his jaw, and severe scarring on his face. His sister was also a passenger and was injured, but less severely. The right rear tire appears to have blown out, causing the crash. A witness immediately behind the car at the time of the accident stated: "i noticed what looked like one of the right side tires bend to the side…

    Crash reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 10524057

  • December 25, 2009 · 105,000 miles

    Wheels

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The chrome steel wheels have exterior corrosion. This condition has caused the tires to lose air pressure. This failure has occurred twice before. She was advised by a technician at the dealer to pay $257.00. To replace bother rear tires. The failure mileage was 105,000.

    ODI 10297112

  • September 3, 2004

    Wheels

    Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic determined that all four wheels were defective. A mechanism inside of the wheel tread sheared off into the manufacturer's tires, and caused the uneven wear and tear. *ak

    ODI 10090410

  • September 1, 2001

    Wheels

    THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MADE A NOISE.*JB

    ODI 10009539