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2001 Ford Explorer
Electrical 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 Electrical Problems
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- Can't Access Vehicle Computer
- Door Ajar Warning Alarm Keeps Going Off
- Loses Power While Driving
- NHTSA: Electrical System
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Interior/Under Dash
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Ignition: Module
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Starter Assembly
- NHTSA: Electrical System: Wiring: Front Underhood
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