Structure Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

Table 1 shows eight common structure related problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the body (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the structure (six problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Ford Explorer Sport


Recently reported Structure problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

The Body problem

2001 Ford Explorer Sport. During normal driving, a rear rattle/ banging noise would occur when going over rough road or over bumps. This has progressively gotten worse over time. Investigation and inspection of the vehicle had revealed that all the body/frame mount bushings have deteriorated to the   Read details...

The Structure problem

There's no failure just rude and lack of communication with workers. On 12/21/07 I took my letter of the recall for the cruise control to grande truck center on interstate 10 @ w. W. White rd. "gary randall and finally got the replace ment on 05/29/08. Mr.   Read details...

The Hatchback/liftgate Hinge problem

2001 Ford explorer liftgate glass hinge failure. Covered in NHTSA campaign #04v442000. Ford has only recalled a portion of the vehicles in this campaign and will not make repairs on the 2001 model years.   Read details...


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