Major Problems with 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

2001 Ford Explorer Sport RETRACTOR Victims: 2

2001 Ford Explorer Sport FRONTAL Victims: 2

2001 Ford Explorer Sport AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 64000 miles

Browse 2001 Ford Explorer Sport complaints by category

Problems with SUSPENSION, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Ford Explorer Sport owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SUSPENSION vehicle continually exhibits front end vibration several repair attempts (changing of the firestone tires and replacement of the axle) however	18 ~ 52763 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN engine temperature gauge reading hot when vehicle is not overheating. check gauges trouble light comes on. dealer replaced but still...	15 ~ 80788 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: owns 2001 ford explorer both driver and passenger are pregnant. had just entered interstate and was driving about 70...	12 ~ 47489 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE while driving the consumer heard a loud popping noise. the noise was caused by the #3 body reinforcement. the reinforcement	10 ~ 1016541 miles
SEATS engine temperature gauge reading hot when vehicle is not overheating. check gauges trouble light comes on. dealer replaced but still...	9 ~ 23210 miles
AIR BAGS consumer states that when hit at 70mph in the front right of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy	8 ~ 49401 miles
STRUCTURE i was involved in an unexplained roll over involving a 2001 ford explorer sport a 2 door vehicle. i did...	7 ~ 15386 miles
TIRES vehicle continually exhibits front end vibration several repair attempts (changing of the firestone tires and replacement of the axle) however	7 ~ 19376 miles
POWER TRAIN i have a 2001 ford explorer sport that the 4x4 control module constantly malfunctions. this is a common problem that...	6 ~ 131407 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS recall 03v28100 regarding high back seat. consumer was reaching back trying to pick up something behind the seat and the	6 ~ 63833 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC the vehicle smells like rotten eggs on the inside and outside there is also a burning smell possibly an exhaust	6 ~ 7417 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING dt: owns 2001 ford explorer both driver and passenger are pregnant. had just entered interstate and was driving about 70...	5 ~ 83500 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT lower ball joints in 2001 ford explorer bad at only 46 000 miles.*ak...	5 ~ 38908 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM my ford exporer sport with approximately 30 000 miles on it was parked outside of my apartment when it caught...	5 ~ 106024 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER this is part of a ford "owner notification program 00m12" about a commonly known problem with my vehicle which ford	5 ~ 66910 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while almost at a stop vehicle was hit head on. both airbags deployed moments after impact. driver hit head on	5 ~ 23600 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING after removing foot from gas pedal at 20 to 25 mph when touching the pedal to increase speed truck spun...	5 ~ 5600 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer sport. while driving at any speed the contact heard a loud clunking sound...	4 ~ 86000 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT both items happened right after my vechicle coverage ran out in oct. of 2003 anyway 1st. the a/c recycling switch...	4 ~ 33134 miles
EQUIPMENT 2001 ford explorer sport i have changed my brakes 3 times in one year. when i brake it squeaks very...	4 ~ 15750 miles
SEAT BELTS ford is a complete rip off and sold me a lemon i will never ever buy or recommend a ford...	4 ~ 38475 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY back window defect - the left-side hinge on the window of the hatchback fell off. apparently a bolt came loose...	4 ~ 47421 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle's motor stalled out when the accelerator was depressed.*mr the consumer wants to put ford motor company on notice that...	4 ~ 33319 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer stated when the brakes are applied they don't come to a complete stop. the consumer had to push hard...	4 ~ 59514 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION while driving 55 mph and keeping steering wheel steady vehicle wandered to left lane on its own. dealer replaced steering...	4 ~ 24750 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES firestone wilderness at tires (p255 70 r16) are experiencing cracking. *slc...	4 ~ 33908 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION when the vehicle accelerated to 80 mph the rear of the vehicle drifted to the right or left. *jb ...	4 ~ 46275 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the locks and door latch on my 2001 ford explorer sport obviously do not work! the first problem is that...	3 ~ 30667 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle rattles over 80 mph. the whole car just shakes unnecessarily. bad smell existing coming from the engine. erp(vacuum part	3 ~ 12341 miles
STEERING when driving on slight uphill roads and making turns left or right like on ramps to freeway at very slow...	3 ~ 500 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY consumer states with normal closure of the rear door the windshield completely shattered into small pieces leaving splinters in the	3
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE the body mounts on my explorer sport are deteriorating and causing a bad vibration in the whole vehicle when traveling...	2 ~ 54000 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have a 2001 ford explorer sport. after driving for any period of time (especially at highway speeds) when you...	2 ~ 42500 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2001 ford explorer caught on fire in the engine compartment.*mr while driving car sounded like it was missing. the consumer...	2
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN sport track has 76 000 miles and suddenly started making a roaring sound in the rear which gets louder as...	2
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN engine temperature gauge reading hot when vehicle is not overheating. check gauges trouble light comes on. dealer replaced but still...	2 ~ 35000 miles
AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN during the manufacture of the rear end by ford they pack the inappropriate amount of grease in the differential (wheather...	2
SIDEWALL > TIRES firestone wilderness ht tire size p235/75r15. customer stated two tires were cracked around sidewall. only one of the tires will...	2
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING the vehicle smells like rotten eggs on the inside and outside there is also a burning smell possibly an exhaust	2 ~ 11655 miles
FOUNDATION COMPONENTS > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC consumer states while driving the front wheel on the driver?s side locks when heavy braking in forward or reverse. in...	2
VISIBILITY/WIPER driver seat bolt...	1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING if steering wheel is not in the very high position turn signals blink very rapidly as if there was a	1 ~ 155000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE 2001 ford explorer sport - overall good condition - complaint involves failure of both door power locks/handle mechanisms. drivers door...	1
VISIBILITY i was driving and heard loud noise. sounded like the back window hatch was open and vibrating with every bump...	1 ~ 180000 miles
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT > SEAT BELTS i drive a 2001 ford explorer sport. the rear seatbelts do not lock. i went to my local certified law...	1 ~ 153000 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer sport. the contact stated that the driver side window fell inside the door....	1 ~ 85000 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY 2001 ford explorer sport 2 doors blend door broken no heat. *tr...	1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY there's no failure just rude and lack of communication with workers. on 12/21/07 i took my letter of the recall...	1
CABLES > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL as of april 2008 ford still has not shipped the parts needed for the speed control deactivation switch recall. the...	1
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer sport. the positive battery cable and negative cable are mapped like the letter...	1 ~ 25800 miles
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on july 1st 2006 i purchased a 2001 ford explorer from honda of santa monica . it is a pre-certified...	1 ~ 75529 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE this was an incident. no crash and no injury. the iac (idle air control) valve failed during start attempts on...	1 ~ 39000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING right turn signal and brake light. i had the explorer diagnosed and the dealer said that it needed a multifunction...	1 ~ 60934 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING right turn signal and brake light. i had the explorer diagnosed and the dealer said that it needed a multifunction...	1 ~ 60934 miles
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT right turn signal and brake light. i had the explorer diagnosed and the dealer said that it needed a multifunction...	1 ~ 60934 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS seat belt on driver side will not retract or recoil. i can fastener the seat belt but it will not...	1 ~ 60901 miles
CONTROL MODULE > ANTI-THEFT > IGNITION first incident occurred on 09/11/2003. the vehicle would start and drive fine and then after a number of stops would...	1 ~ 51951 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY regarding "side-steps" or "rails" that begin to rust at joints and flat surface area within as little as two years...	1
ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING when tilting the steering wheel down it shuts everything off. then when placing it back to the normal position everything	1 ~ 51000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES at just under 40 000 miles the driver's door latch began to fail causing the door to either not close	1 ~ 39000 miles
MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING intermittently while driving at 55 mph vehicle stalled and hesitated. a mechanic determined that the intake manifold gasket needed to	1 ~ 44000 miles
LOWER ARM > CONTROL ARM > FRONT design flaw in "ball joints" for 2001 ford explorer sport. vechicle has 52k miles less than 3yrs old and needed...	1 ~ 52437 miles
CONNECTION > LINK > DRAG failture of ball joints due to no grease fro m factory. *ak...	1 ~ 50250 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE both items happened right after my vechicle coverage ran out in oct. of 2003 anyway 1st. the a/c recycling switch...	1 ~ 20000 miles
PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS > TIRES ford is a complete rip off and sold me a lemon i will never ever buy or recommend a ford...	1 ~ 25000 miles
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle had been parked for 10 minutes driver tried to start vehicle it failed to kick over. driver could hear...	1 ~ 28000 miles
ABS WARNING LIGHT > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have a 2001 ford explorer sport i have a problem with the abs. the light has come on and...	1 ~ 60000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY engine temperature gauge reading hot when vehicle is not overheating. check gauges trouble light comes on. dealer replaced but still...	1
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS while almost at a stop vehicle was hit head on both front seatbelts did not restrain driver or passenger. driver...	1
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM vehicle is driven very slugish. also consumer is having trouble accelerating. contacted dealer and the dealer stated that it could	1
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS consumer states that when rear seat belt is in use they will twist and retract making them inopertive. nothing installed	1
STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR > STEERING this is an intermittent problem.depending on the position of the steering wheel the turn signal arm does not stay in...	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING this is an intermittent problem.depending on the position of the steering wheel the turn signal arm does not stay in...	1
AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN the rear pinion bearing failed. nlm...	1
CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN consumer had the bolt to the cv boot break on the way to the service station causing the steering knuckle...	1
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION the front stabilizer bar link broke during an evasive maneauver causing loss of control while driving down the interstate resulting	1 ~ 10366 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the vehicle smells like rotten eggs on the inside and outside there is also a burning smell possibly an exhaust	1
TAILGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the vehicle smells like rotten eggs on the inside and outside there is also a burning smell possibly an exhaust	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the vehicle smells like rotten eggs on the inside and outside there is also a burning smell possibly an exhaust	1
POWER STEERING FLUID > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING power steering motor problems with front end. also tires. contacted dealer and dealer could not find anything wrong.*ak...	1
SERVICE BRAKES my purchased new $30 000 2001 ford 2 door explorer sport dies often causing no brakes or steering. in 2001...	1 ~ 1500 miles
COLUMN > STEERING consumer states that vehicle has excessive vibration that can be felt at 45mph or greater making it hard to maintain...	1

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