Is the 2001 Ford Explorer a bad year?

Keep it. You picked a good year.

Engine and transmission complaints for the 2001 Ford Explorer are in line with other Explorer years. Tires and suspension stand out for this year: see below.

6th quietest of 20 Explorer years by owner complaints (years with 7+ years on the road).

The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.

The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.

These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors. Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. This could result in an underhood fire.

Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from january 16 through june 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Failure of this connection could lead to fuel spillage and, in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with high back seats, the upper bolt on the driver's side high back seat, that attaches the seat recliner mechanism to the seat back frame, could fracture. The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.

On certain sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control and 4.0L sohc engines, if the strand cover on the speed control cable becomes flared at the end, the speed control cable may bind when the speed control is activated. The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.

Certain pickup truck, van, and Mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components… This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.

However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: Ford is replacing all firestone wilderness at 15, 16, and 17 inch tires mounted on Ford trucks and suvs. Should the tread separate at highway speeds, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567.4, "Certification." These vehicles were shipped from the assembly plant without safety certification labels. Incorrect tire inflation pressure could result in tire tread separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Spark plug ejection from cylinder head

Front seat back recliner attachment