2001 FORD EXPLORER Wheels Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2001 FORD EXPLORER
5 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
MAIN PROBLEM AT THE MOMENT IS A CLICKING, KNOCKING NOISE THAT SOUNDS LIKE IS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH TRUCK IN THE MIDDLE. YOU CAN FEEL TRUCK SHAKE/VIBRATE WHEN YOU HEAR THE NOISE. PREVIOUS PROBLEMS LUG BOLTS CAME LOOSE AND ALMOST CAUSE TIRE TO FALL OFF. OTHER PROBLEM TRUCK STARTED OFF SOUNDING LIKE THE BRAKE PADS WERE GOING THEN THE TRUCK STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE GRINDING NOISE . FELT LIKE THE ENGINE WAS GOING TO FALL OUT. ENDED UP BEING FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. RIM HAD STATTERED.
AN ACCIDENT OCCURRED WHEREIN A YOUNG MAN WAS SEVERELY INJURED. HE SURVIVED, BUT HAS A PLATE IN HIS JAW, AND SEVERE SCARRING ON HIS FACE. HIS SISTER WAS ALSO A PASSENGER AND WAS INJURED, BUT LESS SEVERELY. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE APPEARS TO HAVE BLOWN OUT, CAUSING THE CRASH. A WITNESS IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE CAR AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT STATED: "I NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE ONE OF THE RIGHT SIDE TIRES BEND TO THE SIDE AND SUDDENLY EXPLODE. AT THAT POINT THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL DUE TO THE TIRE EXPLOSION AND SWERVED TO THE CENTER DIVIDER AND CRASHED. INFORMATION ON THE TIRES IS AS FOLLOWS: RADIAL SXT ALL TERRAINS. DOT NUMBER ON THE TIRES WERE XFA 0307 AND THE TIRE SIZE WAS 75/16. ALL TIRES PASSED INSPECTION THREE MONTHS BEFORE, WITH A TREAD OF 6/32. THE OFFICER NOTED THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CHROME STEEL WHEELS HAVE EXTERIOR CORROSION. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED THE TIRES TO LOSE AIR PRESSURE. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE. SHE WAS ADVISED BY A TECHNICIAN AT THE DEALER TO PAY $257.00. TO REPLACE BOTHER REAR TIRES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ALL FOUR WHEELS WERE DEFECTIVE. A MECHANISM INSIDE OF THE WHEEL TREAD SHEARED OFF INTO THE MANUFACTURER'S TIRES, AND CAUSED THE UNEVEN WEAR AND TEAR. *AK
THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL MADE A NOISE.*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
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 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