2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT

4 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10331759 | May 22, 2010

AT 2100-2300 RPM ON ACCELERATION A PINGING SOUND IS HEARD THAT SOUNDS LIKE SPARK KNOCK (DETONATION). THE ACTUAL CAUSE IS FROM DEFECTIVE TIMING CHAIN GUIDES WHICH ALLOWS SLACK IN THE TIMING CHAINS (4.0 ENGINES HAS ONE IN FRONT AND ONE IN REAR) AND IS CAUSING IT TO RATTLE AND EAT AWAY AT THE GUIDES. THIS IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE "RATTLE OF DEATH" ON THE FORD 4.0 ENGINES BECAUSE ONCE THE PLASTIC ON THE GUIDES GETS EATEN AWAY BY THE LOOSE TIMING CHAIN, IT EATS INTO THE METAL SUPPORT AND CREATE METAL SHAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE WHICH WILL CAUSE FAILURE, IF THE CHAIN DOES NOT FALL OFF FIRST. THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM DUE TO CHEAP TIMING CHAIN GUIDES. *TR

#10108669 | January 21, 2005

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE SRS LIGHT, ABS LIGHT AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. SUDDENLY, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE FLIPPED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *NM

#10037835 | June 22, 2004

VEHICLE'S MOTOR STALLED OUT WHEN THE ACCELERATOR WAS DEPRESSED.*MR THE CONSUMER WANTS TO PUT FORD MOTOR COMPANY ON NOTICE THAT HIS VEHICLE IS IN FACT DEFECTIVE AND HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED AND RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THIS VEHICLE AND REMEDY A FUTURE FAILURE, AT NO COST, SHOULD A SIMILAR PROBLEM RECCUR AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRES. *CB *JB

#10052900 | January 12, 2004

STARTING PROBLEMS WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW 40 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT ON A COLD START. VEHICLE ATTEMPTS TO START BUT WILL NOT TURN OVER WITHOUT PRESSURE BEING APPLIED TO ACCELERATOR. ONLY DUPLICATES IN COLD WEATHER. VERY WIDESPREAD PROBLEM MANY OTHER OWNERS REPORT SAME ISSUES. *LA

Other 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Problem Areas

Suspension 18 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 12 complaints Structurebody 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 7 complaints Structure 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Power Train 6 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 5 complaints Electrical System 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsintegrated Child Seat 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint

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