2001 Ford Explorer equipment problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 2001 Ford Explorer — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have several more invoices 7-29-03 replaced dust seals and forgot to put brakes back together lost whole front end and braking. Had truck for 3-4 days they have replaced the water pump pulley and s belt 2-3 times. Cruise control 10-16, 12/31/02 again squeling noise 02/28/03 defrost kills truck…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Consumer called complaining about having problems with the heather and radio panel. Also stated that while the vehicle she notice that the panel where the radio is was extremily hot to the point where she tought that it could initiate a fire. Dealer was not contacted at the time of this call. Ts”
filed Dec 4, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS…Campaign 00V313000 · Oct 17, 2000
Equipment problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2018 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2012 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 Explorer | 6 | 1% |
| 2009 Explorer | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.