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Common Problems with 2001 Ford Explorer

Retrospectively, the 2001 Ford Explorer had 198 complaints, and 20% of issues had something to do with TIRES problems.

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

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

TIRES 39 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 19 SUSPENSION 19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17 SEATS 15 POWER TRAIN 14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11 AIR BAGS 10 STRUCTURE 6 ENGINE 6 WHEELS 5 STEERING 4 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 4 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 3 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 3 SERVICE BRAKES 2 VISIBILITY/WIPER 2 SEAT BELTS 1 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1

Worst 2001 Ford Explorer Problems

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

BODY
2001 Ford Explorer April 16, 2018 Victims: 5 Mileage: 251000 miles

The vehicle rolled over on its side on dry pavement on the fwy at the posted speed limit in good weather conditions. no other vehicle was involved, th...

RETRACTOR
2001 Ford Explorer November 21, 2000 Victims: 5

I am not the owner of this vehicle, nor the driver. my brother-in-law was a passenger in the ford explorer and was killed at the scene. there is a q...

SEATS
2001 Ford Explorer Victims: 3

The rear seats do not lock down, causing the top of seat to move forward when someone exits the back seat. when the seat comes forward it opens a pin...