general problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

Five problems related to equipment 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.

1 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/16/2018

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.

2 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 09/30/2017

I have a great 2001 Ford Explorer but it started leaking from the roof and the leak source can not be found. There was no damage, just something changed. There is now mold all over the interior and its posing a great health risk to myself and any occupants. I would like the problem fixed by Ford.

3 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2015

I was sitting in a restaurant drive thru when the car turned off. I turned the car back on & inched a bit forward in line. Moments after that while in drive, but not moving, I heard a loud pop. After that, I saw flames shooting towards the front windshield coming from under the hood on my side. I put the car in park, turned off the car and took the key out of the ignition and fled. The restaurant workers came to my aid and put the fire out before it spread. When I went back to say thank you, they told me that they heard a second pop before they put out the fire. I have reported this to Ford headquarters. They checked my VIN and told me that the vehicle was under recall for a defect that causes fires. I took the car to a Ford dealership a couple months prior to this incident and they did not tell me anything about a recall on the car. Also, the car oil was last changed 3/5/2015 and was below the mileage for another oil change, so I am so confused as to why this happened.

4 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2014

The Ford Explorer 2001 xls 4. 0l rear wheel drive transmission is defective in slip 4 to 5 gear in 75000 miles.

5 Equipment problem

Failure Date: 06/12/2002

The extirer door hadle keep breaking can not get into vehicle with out going thru back door. If I had an accident there would be no way so. Eo e could get me out. I have owned vehicle for 2 years and I have replaced ed them 3 times and again they are broken.


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