Two problems related to tailgate 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.
I have a 2001 Explorer and the paint has been peeling off for a couple of years. If I wash it with high pressure, the paint will blow off the hood. Paint has bubbled and come off on the hood, tailgate and both quarter panels over the rear wheels. I hand wash it at this point to minimize more paint loss.
Driver overcorrected veh rocked and flipped. No safety defect listed.