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2001 Ford Explorer
Brakes 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 Brakes Problems
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- Brake Light Comes On When Accelerating
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited ...
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: ...
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: ...
- NHTSA: Service Brakes
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: ...
- NHTSA: Parking Brake: Conventional
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Pads ...
- NHTSA: Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Pedals And Linkages
- NHTSA: Traction Control System
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