Two problems related to engine 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.
- the contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Tract with a failure mileage of 84,000 miles. The contact was driving under wet conditions at about 35 mph when the vehicle made a hard jerk and then lost power. The contact tried to restart the vehicle, but it would not turn over. The vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who found that there was water in the engine and the timing gear had failed. The contact had been to the dealer several times about this problem before the failure happened. The contact had the engine replaced, and found that the engine's failure was due to recall 00m12 concerning the timing chain of which NHTSA had no record. The consumer states that even though the truck is a 2001, it should be listed on the recall because it was manufactured in August 2000. The consumer has provided the repair invoice. Update 05/04/tr.
There were no preceding events; unexpectedly and without warning the engine died. The entire engine and all attendant parts had to be replaced. The first new replacement engine also failed immediately upon installation. The dealership replaced with yet another engine. Cost to consumer: $6348. 50.