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2001 Ford Explorer
Accessories - Interior 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 - Interior Problems
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- Cruise Control Failure
- Door Ajar Lights Stay On
- Driver's Side Door Doesn't Unlock
- Seat Bolt Frozen
- Seat Controller Broken
- Shift Lever Broke Off
- Side Door Won't Open
- NHTSA: Seats
- NHTSA: Equipment: Appliance: Air Conditioner
- NHTSA: Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
- NHTSA: Equipment: Electrical: Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc.
- NHTSA: Seats: Front Assembly: Head Restraint
- NHTSA: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
- NHTSA: Equipment: Electrical
- NHTSA: Seats: Mid/Rear Assembly
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