2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Engine Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
3 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Engine Complaints
CAR TAKES ABOUT 3 TO 5 TRIES TO START. I REPLACED GAS PUMP, PLUGS, CABLES, TEMP SENSOR, STILL TAKES LONG TO START.O/D OFF LIGHT STARTED FLASHING, AND NOW IT HAS A ROUGH GEAR CHANGE I BELIEVE FROM 2ND TO 3RD
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY FAILED TO START UPON TURNING THE KEY NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER (PEGUES-HURST FORD, 200 TX-63 SPUR, LONGVIEW, TX 75601, (903) 758-6211) WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO DETERMINE IF THEY COULD REPLICATE AND DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER ISSUED 12 TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS (TSBS) FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 52 TSBS FOR THE ENGINE, AND 3 TSBS FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM GASOLINE, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN AS TO WHICH PART CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
ON SUNDAY THE NIGHT BEFORE THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS USED THAT DAY. IN THE AFTERNOON AROUND 3 PM IT WAS TAKEN TO GET GASSED UP FOR THE WORK WEEK. THE NEXT MORNING WAS CHILLY AND IT WAS STARTED TO WARM THE VEHICLE UP. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DIDN'T START AT ALL. THE DASH LIGHTS, INTERIOR-EXTERIOR LIGHTS ALL HAVE POWER TO INCLUDE POWER LOCKS AND WINDOWS. THE BATTERY TESTED GOOD, THE STARTER AND SOLENOID TESTED GOOD. THE WIRE TO THE SOLENOID FROM THE BATTERY HAS POWER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT SHOWN SIGNS OF FAULTY STARTING. TWO TO 3 TIMES BEFORE THIS INCIDENT NONE OF THE LIGHTS WOULD WORK BUT THEN MIRACULOUSLY WORK AGAIN. WHEN THE LIGHTS WOULD WORK I'M MEAN THE HEADLIGHTS, LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, ETC. IT SEEMED THE ONE WAY TO GET THEM TO WORK AGAIN WOULD BE TO ADJUST THE STEERING WHEEL BUT THAT DIDN'T ALWAYS WORK....
Other 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Problem Areas
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Structureframe And Members
13 complaints
Power Train
10 complaints
Structurebody
10 complaints
Electrical System
9 complaints
Suspension
9 complaints
Air Bags
8 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
8 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
6 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesdragpower Assist System
1 complaint
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint