general problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Four problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac based on all problems reported for the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2017

Driving on freeway front driver wheel fell off causing truck to roll over. No air bag was inflated. Was told the pin that holds the tire on came out. Truck was totalled and hit 2other cars while rolling.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2003

After making an emergency stop air bag light came on and remained on while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer. Dealer informed consumer that the problem could be an electrical short.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/28/2002

Consumer states vehicle has a squeak in air bag compartment. Air bag bolts were tightened.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

Restraint control module (rcm) became inoperable on 2001 Ford explorer sportrac.


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