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Used 2001 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Still Excellent

Owner, 04/16/2007
2001 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I still love it even though it's 6 years old, and even though I now make more of a Lexus salary than Ford. Very reliable. In those 6 years it's been into the shop exactly once for new brake pads. Great for hauling and towing. I easily haul a 4,500 lb. boat, plus wife and two kids and associated stuff. Great fuel economy. Much better than the newer design.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I Love My Blue Baby

Adgurl, 08/27/2009
2001 Ford Explorer XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I bought my Explorer new in 2001 -- started as a lease and I decided to keep. After 208000 miles I've never had any major problems, until now. Have to get the crankshaft pulley replaced. I plan to keep this car FOREVER. I love my Explorer.

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5 out of 5 stars

I LOVE IT!

Cass, 08/07/2002
2001 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

I'm 16 years old and this is my first car. I love it because it can fit all my friends and it's not as wide as an Expedition. I would recommend this for all ages.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

The First Car I Bought

mr007, 01/24/2004
2001 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I bought this car as soon as I got out of high school and I loved every minute of owning it. The car is very fun to drive and is designed very nicely. It does get thirsty at the puump, though.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

165,000 and running good.

Fergus, 09/13/2010
2001 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We bought our this Exploder new and at 165,000 miles replaced the ball joints today. I replaced the thermostat at around 60,000, the brake pads around 110,000 and battery around 120,000. It has proven to be a very dependable vehicle. I have never seen it get less that 20 MPG and have seen it get as much as 29 MPG highway. I give some credit to Militec-1, as I have used it in all my vehicles since being introduced to it in 1988.

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