2001 FORD EXPLORER Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2001 FORD EXPLORER
4 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT HEARD RATTLING NOISES IN THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A BODY SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE CONTACT GOT A SECOND OPINION AND WAS INFORMED THAT A NEW ENGINE WAS NEEDED. A THIRD REPAIR SHOP STATED THAT THE TIMING CHAIN AND CAMSHAFT WERE THE CAUSES OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE MODIFIED AND WERE DEFECTIVE; THEREFORE, ENTIRELY NEW PARTS WERE NEEDED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS HAVING ENGINE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 135,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO RIDE ROUGHLY AND BACKFIRED WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE SPARK PLUGS, HOWEVER, THE HEX NUT SNAPPED WHEN IT WAS REMOVED. APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK LATER, THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE THREADED PART OF THE SPARK PLUG HAD FAILED INSIDE THE HEAD. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT A MACHINE SHOP REMOVE THE SPARK PLUG. AS OF JULY 3, 2007, THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 54,184.
AFTER HAVING MY 2001 LMTD EDITION EXPLORER PARKED FOR OVER 45 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS CONSUMED. IT WAS A TOTAL LOSS, MELTED DOWN TO THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE MARSHAL WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE AS THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE, BUT I WAS REFERRED TO SEVERAL ARTICLES REGARDING SIMILAR FORD EXPLORER FIRES. *JB
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE LOST TOTAL POWER. *AK WHEN THE NEW MOTOR WAS PLACED IN THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD JUST DIE WHILE IN MOTION AT ANY SPEED. IT HAD TAKEN THE DEALER THREE ATTEMPTS WHEN THEY TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WASN'T A RUNNING CODE, SO IT COULD NOT BE FIXED. *SCC *JB
Other 2001 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas
Tires
42 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
24 complaints
Suspension
20 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
19 complaints
Electrical System
17 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
17 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
16 complaints
Seats
16 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
16 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Power Train
14 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
13 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
12 complaints
Structurebody
11 complaints
Air Bags
10 complaints
Suspensionfront
9 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
8 complaints
Engine
6 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
6 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
6 complaints
Structure
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
5 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
5 complaints
Wheels
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Structureframe And Members
4 complaints
Suspensionrear
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
3 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Steeringlinkages
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
3 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyleaf
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint