Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
I own a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. Recently, it appears that if I am going a steady speed or leaving from a complete stop, the car goes into over drive. This happens to me a min. Of 5 times a day. The button does not work for the over drive, so each time this happens, I have to pull over and turn the car off and back on again. Sometimes the od goes on minutes after I turn the car off and on again. I have not taken it to get fixed because the mechanics have told me it is signs of the transmission failing. I am a college student and can not afford to pay out of pocket 3,000 when the car is only worth 6,000 at best.
Transmission failure with continuous maintenance and only 66000 miles.