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Expensive repair bills
Ed, 09/16/2008
2001 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought this vehicle used with 46k miles. In four years, drove 65k miles and had some major repair bills. Transmission replaced at 73k after 2-3 shift flare failures. Well known problem to Ford but they did not offer any help with the repair bill. Oil leaks at crankshaft pulley, front and rear differential pinons required seal replacement. Both front stabilizer links broke due to corrosion, known problem in earlier Fords but again no dealer support to replace. Rear end howling developed at 105k miles and required bearing replacements. Pulled a 1000lb utility trailer a few times so no major loads hauled. Overall definitely poor quality vehicle. Never again will I own a Ford.
Have to keep up with it.
Michael M, 11/25/2018
updated 05/27/2021
2001 Ford Explorer XLT AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Ford should do a recall on this SUV. The door handles fail. I have to use a rope from opening the back window while pulling the rope which is latched on the inside door handle. I have to pull the rope to get in the front door. All door handles are broken off. The seat controls don't adjust properly. And now I hear a suspension noise which I can not pinpoint where it is coming from. I first thought it was the shocks, but after the replacement, it still sounds like a bed frame seeking when going over a speed bump and turning right or left. *******~UPDATE~******** I have no complaints. I found out the suspension bushings was the problem while talking about how it sounded like a bed frame. Anyways, This SUV is my only means of trans. I built a 5x10 utility trailer to do business hauling unwanted material to the dump. This Ford explorer holds up as long as I take care of it. I place 4 brans new tires on it. I modified the interior so I can haul tools. Its now has a mileage of 200350 miles on the speedometer. I redid the exghost pipes taking off the 4 catti converters sent them to echo cast got paid top dollar for them. Installed a new catti but can't get the engine nose now. its ok. This ford suv is still running hard and strong. But just a little less horse power.
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As Capable for My Purposes as a Rover
pprather, 12/22/2003
2001 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The Explorer has been an excellent automobile. Gas mileage leaves much to be desired. However, the ride is extremely comfortable. Much more so than my father's Mercury Mountaineer which is based on the same platform. Mine has the 18 inch wheels and the load levelling which I believe contributes to the much more comfortable ride.
XLT
J Esparza, 10/23/2005
2001 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Over all my experience is very good so far. I love the clearance, especially on construction sites. I'm finding out that the replacing the IAC because it is stuck due to carbon build up is a is a common problem. It will cause the car not to start.
Good
M@yahoo.com, 01/24/2004
2001 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
GOOD GOOD GOOD,GOOD GOOD GOOD,GOOD GOOD GOOD,GOOD GOOD GOOD,GOOD GOOD GOOD,GOOD GOOD GOOD...oh yeah, its GREAT
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