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2001 Ford Explorer
Accessories - Exterior Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: How can we give the 2001 model year a "seal of pretty good" when it has some problems with a slipping transmission and a known problem with the speed activation control switch? Because it's not the 2002. That's how.
2001 Ford Explorer Accessories - Exterior Problems
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- Door Locks Not Working Properly
- Door Handles Broke
- Driver Door Latch Sticking And Failed
- NHTSA: Visibility/Wiper
- NHTSA: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
- NHTSA: Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hood: Latch
- NHTSA: Visibility: Rear Window Wiper/Washer: Motor
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