2001 Ford Explorer problems by component
375 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Ford Explorer, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires → | 62 | 17% | — |
| Suspension → | 43 | 11% | 92,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 42 | 11% | 108,700 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 39 | 10% | 86,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 36 | 10% | 87,508 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 31 | 8% | — |
| Electrical System → | 29 | 8% | 71,500 mi |
| Structure → | 29 | 8% | 103,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 28 | 7% | — |
| Seats → | 24 | 6% | — |
| Steering → | 21 | 6% | — |
| Visibility → | 15 | 4% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 11 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Wheels → | 10 | 3% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 2% | — |
| Engine | 6 | 2% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.