2001 Ford Explorer Sport problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (16) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (13) · Vehicle Speed Control (11)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford Explorer Sport model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
115 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (155)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:catalytic Convertor 2008-05-16 · CSP-08B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in california-federal emission warranty refund. *pe
Steering 2005-10-07 · 0427 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
steering shudder during low speed maneuvers - 4.0l engine. *tt
Seat Belts:front:retractor 2005-06-07 · 042421 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety belt retraction speed. *tt
Power Train:axle Assembly 2005-04-01 · 030508 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
front axle leaks fluid from vent tube - vehicles equipped with 4x4 or awd. *tt
Seat Belts 2005-02-21 · 05310 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety belt web stop button service. *eh
Suspension:front 2004-12-13 · 042419 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised procedure for adjusting alignment on all suspensions - new right hand upper control arm design for torsion bar front suspensions. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 155 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.