2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Structure Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structure Issues in the 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT

7 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. Of these, 4 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
4
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths

All Structure Complaints

#10229403 |
THERE'S NO FAILURE JUST RUDE AND LACK OF COMMUNICATION WITH WORKERS. ON 12/21/07 I TOOK MY LETTER OF THE RECALL FOR THE CRUISE CONTROL TO GRANDE TRUCK CENTER ON INTERSTATE 10 @ W.W.WHITE RD."GARY RANDALL AND FINALLY GOT THE REPLACE MENT ON 05/29/08. MR. RANDALL EXPLAINED WHAT WAS TO TAKE PLACE AFTER I ASKED HIM WHY DID THE WORKER TEAR MY CRUISE CONTROL BUTTON(THE PLASTIC) HE STATED 'NO HE SHOULD HAVE LOOKED INSIDE BUT UNDER THE HOOD-MY CRUISE CONTROL PLASTIC FELL OF AND I JUST ASSUME THAT IT WAS A PART OF THE REPLACEMENT OF THE RECALL SO I LEFT IT IN THE CAR UNTIL THE RECALL WAS DONE-TO FIND OUT THE PLASTIC WAS NOT REPLACEABLE BY THE ONE WHO BROKE/TORE/CUT IT. AFTER THE JOB WAS FINISHED THE RUDE WORKER JUST SLAMMED THE HOOD CLOSE AND WALKED AWAY-VERY RUDE. POOR REPRESENTATION OF THE FORD COMPANY-RACE HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN ISSUE...
#10220625 |
2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT DEFECTIVE BODY MOUNT INSULATORS. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BODY MOUNT INSULATORS DETERIORATED AND COULD CRUMBLE IN SOMEONE'S HAND. FORD DECLINED TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPLACING THE PARTS. *KB PARTS ATTACHED
#10176630 |
EVERY TIME I HIT A BUMP OR EVEN A ROCK MY CAR WOULD SHAKE AND RATTLE SO BAD I COULDN'T EVEN KEEP IT ON THE ROAD. WE TOOK IT TO THE FORD PLACE IN LONGVIEW AND THEY SAID THERE WASN'T ANY RECALLS ON IT AND THEY WOULDN'T PAY FOR IT. THEY SAID SOMETHING HAD BEEN SPRAYED ON IT (BUSHINGS) OR MY CAR HAD BEEN UP NORTH AROUND SALT WATER. NEITHER WERE TRUE. I HAD TO TAKE IT TO A MECHANIC TO GET IT REPAIRED. I KEPT ALL THE PARTS. THE BUSHINGS HAD TURNED BRITTLE AND MUSHY AND HAD TO BE PUT IN A BOX. *JB
#10134647 | Crash
VEHICLE HYDROPLANES ON WET SURFACES RESULTING IN CRASH ON MAY 11, 2005. *JB
#10079417 | Crash 2 Deaths
LTR FWD FM REGION V RE THE FORD EXPLORER AS A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT, HIS SISTER GINA AGIN AND HER FIANCE MICHAEL HEYWORTH KILLED IN A FATAL ROLLOVER ACCIDENT, ATTACHMENTS NOT IMAGED FWD NVS-200. *LA WITNESS STATEMENTS INDICAT THE THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD INTO THE GRASSY MEDIAN 2-3 TIMES. IT APPEARED THAT THE DRIVER OVERCORRECTED AND THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SIDE TO SIDE THEN FRONT TO BACK. *NM
#10056600 | Crash Fire
ON NOVEMBER 29TH MY MOTHER WAS DRIVING HER 2001 FORD EXPLORER 2DR 4X4 TO WORK. SHE HIT AN ICE PATCH GOING APPROX. 30 MPH AND LOST CONTROL OF HER VEHICLE BECAUSE THE REAR END SWUNG SIDEWAYS. HER FORD THEN FLIPPED ON IT'S PASSENGER SIDE AND HIT A TREE. MY MOTHER COULD NOT GET HER SEAT BELT UNDONE SO SHE CALLED 911 WHILE HANGING IN HER VEHICLE. A MAN AND WOMAN STOPPED TO HELP HER OUT BECAUSE THEY NOTICED THAT HER FORD WAS ON FIRE. THEY HAD TO BREAK INTO THE BACK WINDOW AND THE WOMAN CLIMBED IN TO RELEASE HER AND PULL HER OUT. IF THOSE PEOPLE WOULD NOT OF STOPPED, MY MOTHER WOULD NOT BE HERE TODAY. THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF THE INTERIOR OF MY MOM'S EXPLORER. ( NO SEATS. STEERING WHEEL & COLUMN, GLASS, NOTHING) I HAVE E-MAILED FORD AND SPOKE WITH THEM REGARDING THIS MATTER AND...
#10008082 | Crash
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN UNEXPLAINED ROLL OVER INVOLVING A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT, A 2 DOOR VEHICLE. I DID NOT HAVE FIRESTONE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION. MY GOODYEAR TIRES WERE INTACT AFTER THE ACCIDENT. I HAVE REVIEWED THE TEST DATA AND I AM CONVINCED THIS IS A FAULTY VEHICLE DESIGN. I NEARLY LOSS MY LIFE. IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE. IT SEEMS AS THOUGH YOUR ORGANIZATION HAS CLEARED FORD INDIRECTLY BY FOCUSING ATTENTION ON FIRESTONE TIRES AND NOT TESTING ALL FORD SUV'S.*JB

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 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 Engine And Engine Coolingengine 4 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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