2001 Ford Explorer Review
- 157,295 milesNo accidents, 4 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticDaryl's Auto Service (884 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
- Rear Bench Seats
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Located in Chamberlain, SD
VERY CLEAN RUST FREE UNIT 4X4E LOADED EQUIPMENT 2 TONE PAINT
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMZU74EX1UB05483
Stock: 5483
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-28-2024 - 112,676 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticAll Approved Autoworks - Lakeworth (940 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 6000lb Towing Capaci...
- Audio and cruise con...
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Located in Lake Worth, FL
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
17 Combined MPG (15 City/20 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMZU63E11ZA13399
Stock: 19785
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-27-2024 - 180,506 milesNo accidents, 5 Owners, Rental vehicle6cyl Automatic1st Choice Auto Sales (1,868 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Richland, WA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMZU73E11ZA54959
Stock: 10525
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-26-2022 - 189,788 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticAmerican Dream Motors (2,007 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
- 5000lb Towing Capaci...
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Located in Everett, WA
CASH special!!! Price is FIRM! Blow out special!! Vehicle runs but in semi rough condition Read More
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMZU72E51ZA64296
Stock: A64296
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-26-2023 - 147,028 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Personal use only8cyl AutomaticRich's Car Corner (2,013 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Heated seats
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Auto Climate Control
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Located in Seattle, WA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1FMZU85P51ZA00343
Stock: 31712
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-28-2024
Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- Great crash-test scores, roomy, lots of optional features.
Cons
- Harsh yet wallowy ride, potentially steep price, every other Joe has one.
What’s new
A complete redesign is planned for 2002, so the 2001 Ford Explorer has undergone minor changes. The SOHC V6 is standard on all models, and the 4.0-liter OHV V6 and manual transmission are no longer available. Additional child safety-seat tether anchors have been added to the second-row seats.
Edmunds says
In spite of its ubiquity, the dated 2001 Ford Explorer can't compete with the other excellent midsize SUVs available.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2001 Ford Explorer XLS 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Vehicle overview
Since its introduction in 1990 as a 1991 model, the Ford Explorer has resided at the top of the sport-utility sales heap. This is totally understandable, as the Explorer combines style, comfort and room in a go-anywhere package. The modern-day Country Squire, some have called it, after the segment-leading station wagon of the 1960s. The Explorer's sales success, of course, has to do with America's big appetite for SUVs. But it's also a compliment to Ford, as the Explorer was designed to appeal to the widest range of people possible.
While the 2001 Explorer Sport features new sheetmetal and minor suspension changes, the four-door Explorer remains virtually identical to last year's model. There are four trim levels available: XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited. The majority of Explorers sold are XLTs. If you want your Explorer to be as special as possible, step up to the Eddie Bauer or Limited. These models come standard with added luxury feature content like leather seats, automatic climate control and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Optional equipment worth considering includes side airbags, a moonroof, rear load leveling and a reverse sensing system.
All models feature an organically sweeping dashboard housing radio controls that can be operated without a magnifying glass. Materials in the Explorer look and feel better than many other SUVs. Rear-seat comfort is excellent, and entry/exit is easy with the optional running boards attached. Fold the rear seats down, and the Explorer will offer 80 cubic feet of cargo.
For 2001, the 4.0-liter SOHC V6 is standard on every model. It generates 205 horsepower at 5,250 rpm, with 240 pound-feet of peak torque at 3,250 rpm. A five-speed automatic is the only transmission offered on this engine. Power delivery is acceptable with the V6, but if you're planning on heavy towing, you might want to order the optional 5.0-liter V8. It has more torque than the V6, but the downside is worse fuel mileage. An automatic four-wheel-drive system is available with both engines.
Explorers retain a distinctly trucklike character, which could be a bonus or a demerit. They're tough and solid, but the suspension manages to be floaty and wallowy on dips, harsh on bumps, and easily unsettled by rumpled pavement. Cornering causes lots of body lean. The brakes are quite good, however, and the steering is quick and responsive for an SUV.
The Explorer's basic underpinnings and body structure date back 10 years, when it was first introduced, and it's showing its age. While the Explorer provides a comfortable cabin and excellent safety ratings, its harsh ride and less-than-stellar handling and performance behoove us to tell you that a redesigned version will debut early next year as a 2002 model. If you're set on buying an Explorer, we'd recommend that you wait a bit for the new and improved version.
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2001 Explorer Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $25,210 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 17 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $255/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover2 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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