FordExplorer2001
  1. Ford Explorer
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Structure

2001 Ford Explorer Structure 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
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi1
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 16, 2019 · 170,000 miles

    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

  • February 1, 2006 · 99,000 miles

    Structure

    I have a 2001 explorer and the paint has been peeling off for a couple of years. If i wash it with high pressure, the paint will blow off the hood. Paint has bubbled and come off on the hood, tailgate and both quarter panels over the rear wheels. I hand wash it at this point to minimize more paint loss. *tr

    ODI 10240320

  • December 21, 2001

    Structure

    Consumer is calling to report a defect on the running boards. Consumer sustained a fractured hand from falling off of slippery running boards. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.*ak

    1 injury

    ODI 8001336

  • December 10, 2001

    Anchorage · Structure

    Consumer stated during a rollover the seat belts did not work properly, and passenger was ejected from vehicle, vehicle was hit and rolled over, consumers wife was ejected resulting in a fatality. *jg *ak odi spoke to husband and he assumed his wife was wearing the seatbelt. Wife was driving and during event was thrown out the passenger's side window. There was no witness to the wife wearing the belt.cw

    Crash reported · 1 death

    ODI 8005377

  • March 16, 2001

    Structure

    Consumers daughter was driving the vehicle when some one cut in front of her. Taking evasive actions to avoid a crash the vehicle rolled over twice. The vehicle was purchased with firestone tires on them. As a precaution, consumer had all 4 tires replaced. The roll over was not caused by tire delamination. Consumer states because of the rollover risks involved with the firestone tires on this particular suv is the…

    1 injury

    ODI 564668

  • January 1, 2001

    Structure

    Consumer states that while driving at over 50 mph the slightest bump on the road will cause the vehicle to sway. Contacted dealer and the dealer is not willing to do anything.*jb

    ODI 8009977