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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.

3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
33,345 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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2001 Ford Explorer body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2001 Ford Explorer Owner Comments

problem #5

Dec 012000

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 30 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. While the vehicle was stationary, the child safety locks are not functioning on the rear doors could not be opened from the inside, but only from outside the vehicle. Marysville Ford in marysville, Washington was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30.

- Marysville, WA, USA

problem #4

Oct 022014

Explorer

  • 166,694 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Explorer. While driving, the front driver side seat belt would suddenly unlock. In addition, the driver side and passenger side front seats would move forward when making a sudden stop and the passenger side door and hatch door would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 166,694.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

problem #3

Sep 252001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Customer states, the cover for door lock and window switches on the driver side and front door is loose and will not stay snapped in place, also the door hinges were replaced.

- La Grande, OR, USA

problem #2

Oct 112001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated there is water leaking around the driver and passenger front doors when they are opened.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Oct 112001

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer stated there is water leaking around the driver and passenger front doors when they are opened.

- Pompano Beach, FL, USA

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