Five problems related to side/rear glass 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.
Mounting bolt from rear hatch window pulled loose, became stripped. Hatch window falling of vehicle.
Upon closing rear door without excessive force, the window on hatchback shattered. There was one injury.
On several occasions while the back window was rolling up it would get 2 or 3 inches from the top and automatically go back down. After several attempts it would close. The dealer was notified and said they had to reprogram the memory. It has happened twice since then.
Vehicle was parked. Consumer noticed back window had shattered.
Rear window auto up does not have an obstruction stop safety feature. Owners pet was nearly strangled after being caugt in the window while it was closing. There is a high possibility that a pet or small child could be killed in this window when it is closed.
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