2001 Ford Explorer Sport power train problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“This has occurred multiple times since I've had the vehicle. I know enough about vehicles to know this is not normal in the early years of 125,000 miles and routine maintenance. When I accelerate from a stopped position the rpm's go up to about 3,000 or so but the vehicle does not accelerate. The…”
filed Nov 7, 2013
“When I started from a stop light it took off fine but shifting from 1st to 2nd and then into 3rd the engine raced but would not accelerate. I pushed the o/d off and it seemed to fix the problem. Then over the next few days it became more frequent to the point that I am afraid to pull out into…”
filed Nov 5, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt
030508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2005General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures. *tt
042107 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 13, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures. *tt
04217 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2004
Power Train problems in other Explorer Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Explorer Sport | 4 | 6% |
| 2002 Explorer Sport | 32 | 24% |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 13 | 18% |
| 1999 Explorer Sport | 8 | 9% |
| 1998 Explorer Sport | 2 | 2% |
| 1997 Explorer Sport | 8 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.