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2001 Ford Explorer

The 2001 Ford Explorer has 503 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (13%) concerns tires. Next are suspension (9%) and engine (9%).

At a glance

Complaints
503 filed with NHTSA
Most reported
Tires 13% of complaints
Recalls
6
Fuel economy
15 to 39 MPGe combined

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls and 5-Star ratings; U.S. EPA

Problems owners report

The 2001 Ford Explorer has 503 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (13%) concerns tires. Next are suspension (9%) and engine (9%).

Mileage, severity and owner comments for the 2001 Ford Explorer

Recalls

The 2001 Ford Explorer is affected by 6 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.

All 6 recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford Explorer

Fuel economy

The EPA lists 9 versions of the 2001 Ford Explorer. Combined fuel economy ranges from 15 to 39 MPGe; the most efficient version is rated 45 city / 33 highway.

Every version and its yearly fuel cost

Other model years of the Explorer