2001 Ford Explorer electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 29 complaints for the 2001 Ford Explorer, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 31% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 9 fires, 3 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
While attempting to back the vehicle up, it caught fire without warning. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. As a result the vehicle was considered a total loss. Please provide additional information.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The failure occurred without warning. During colder temperatures, the failure worsened. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the diagnosis was not disclosed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,000. Updated 05/17/17
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer
- Tires 67 complaints
- Suspension 45 complaints
- Engine 43 complaints
- Brakes 37 complaints
- Cruise control 36 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Seats 25 complaints