Power Train Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the overdrive light on (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the automatic transmission (six problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

The Overdrive Light On problem

When I started from a stop light it took off fine but shifting from 1st to 2nd and then into 3rd the engine raced but would not accelerate. I pushed the o/d off and it seemed to fix the problem. Then over the next few days it became more frequent to the point that I am afraid to pull out into   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

2001 Ford Explorer Sport with automatic transmission, 105,000 miles. "o/d off" light blinking after driving for a few minutes. Engine always revs high between gear shifts, especially between first and second, even before the light starts blinking.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

My 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 4x4 makes a loud whining noise took it to a transmission shop. Informed me that they would have to probably have to replace the drive shaft estimated cost would be at least 2000$ I have always babied my Ford.   Read details...


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