2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 19 complaints for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 8% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 19 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 92,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 13 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 92,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Vehicle experienced multiply problems. Consumer noticed that while driving vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. All tires had stress marks located in the inner side of the tires. Goodyear, wrangler rts p255/70r16. Also, coolant was leaking from underneath the vehicle . Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic could not duplicate the leak. But tires were replaced due to the stress marks.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer sport trac. The contact stated that the vehicle randomly failed to start upon turning the key numerous times. The contact was advised to schedule an appointment with the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer issued 12 technical service bulletins (tsbs) for the electrical system, 52 tsbs for the engine, and 3 tsbs for the fuel system gasoline, but the contact was uncertain as to which part caused the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
- Body & structure 30 complaints
- Cruise control 26 complaints
- Transmission 20 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 17 complaints