2001 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2001

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) repairs by problem area

Engine (20%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (20%)

Brakes and Traction Control (20%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in Indiana, United States
Feb 2016 - Feb 2017
Jul 2016

140 mi

US $425
Door lock actuator failed. Had to replace on both doors. 
Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in California, United States
Dec 2012 - Apr 2013
Mar 2013

181000 mi

US $355
Fuel pump went out car started stuttering while driving then once stopped car would not start 

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) 2dr SUV

203-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in Montana, United States
Mar 2011 - May 2011
May 2011

120000 mi
Ball joint may or may not need to have been replaced. Traded in car before repair was made. 
Ford Explorer Sport (2-door) in Minnesota, United States
May 2010 - Nov 2012
Jun 2010

113000 mi

US $394
Engine would rev high during 3rd. shift and then shift hard.  
Oct 2012

134000 mi

US $345
took car in for ABS dash light intermittent. Sensor replaced and problem solved. Then elected to go for new front disks rotors and pads after 134,800 miles. 

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