Nine problems related to body have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2001 Explorer.
The vehicle rolled over on its side on dry pavement on the fwy at the posted speed limit in good weather conditions. No other vehicle was involved, the car skided when I attempted to change lanes. I went into a skid and the car turned on its side.
Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the front driver side seat belt would suddenly unlock, the driver side and passenger side front seats would move forward when making a sudden stop and the passenger side door and hatch door would not open. The cause of the failures were not diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 166,694. Jft.
Rear end of car thumped every time you would go over the smallest separation in the road and also on a bumpy road. Replaced rear end shocks. Still have the same problem of thumping. Some times it feels like I'm going to loose the rear end of the vehicle. I was told possibly now that back bushings holding the body to the frame may be desenegrated. Vehicle has always been well maintained and garaged. I have found out that there have been many complaints about this occuring now with this 2001 model. You would think there would be a safety recall by Ford to fix these bushing problems.
Frame /body mounts, creak, squawk crunch , the noise is most noticeble when turning or hitting bumps. Some peple also describe the noise a hammer beating under the vehicle, the cause is deteriorate body to frame mount cushions, these cushions apper to have been made of substandard material, much like chinese valve stems that cause so much trouble after a few years the body mounts dry rot , crumble and literally fall apart, this a terrible, this can provoked a accident.
Body mounts deteriorate before their time and ball joint fail.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the body mounts corroded which caused the frame to become detached from the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the rear body mounts were replaced. The front parts were not replaced due to the parts being unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Straps fail to hold scooter securely, bolts holding rollers in place bend, screws holding platform toghether come loose,the lift fails to remain in the up position with the scooter secured to it after hitting mild bumps.
Running boards have rutted out and if someone stepped on them it could fall out.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with water leaking. Also stated that is more than just a leakage because everytime the consumer makes a left or right turn you can here a real loud sound of water moving on the roof. Dealer was contacted and stated that to keep the windows open so the water can dry. Ts.