Disclaimer: Not affiliated with or endorsed by Ford Motor Company. For informational purposes only. Full Disclaimer

Common Problems with 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

Retrospectively, the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport had 106 complaints, and 17% of issues had something to do with SUSPENSION problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport fall into the category of SUSPENSION. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

SUSPENSION 18 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12 SEATS 9 AIR BAGS 8 STRUCTURE 7 TIRES 7 POWER TRAIN 6 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 5 EQUIPMENT 4 SEAT BELTS 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 STEERING 3 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 3 VISIBILITY 1 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 SERVICE BRAKES 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

RETRACTOR
2001 Ford Explorer Sport June 13, 2002 Victims: 2

While almost at a stop, vehicle was hit head on, both front seatbelts did not restrain driver or passenger. driver hit head on the windshield and pass...

FRONTAL
2001 Ford Explorer Sport June 13, 2002 Victims: 2

While almost at a stop vehicle was hit head on. both airbags deployed moments after impact. driver hit head on windshield, and passenger hit head on...

AIR BAGS
2001 Ford Explorer Sport December 19, 2002 Victims: 2 Mileage: 64000 miles

Was involved in a collison with my 01 ford explorer sport, in which the truck was totaled. neither my driver or passenger side airbag opened. my vehic...