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2001 Ford Explorer repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (18%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (9%)

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2001 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

150000 mi

US $250
Plastic thermostat and temp sensor housing leaking on SOHC 4.0 liter German engine wirh two timing belt front and back. New thermostat, housing, sensors and fluid replaced. Radiator was one gallon low due to leak. Leak was slow but constant. 
155200 mi Exploxer would not start on a hill facing wirh front pointing down hill and wirh less than 1 / 4 tank of gas. this is a generic problem as the fuel pump is located in the center of a long fuel tank mounted length wise front to back. 

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2001 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

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

116000 mi

US $108
intermittent juttering low rmps .. dealer said it was number two plug was bad said it would cost 670 to repalce plugs wire and coil.. i declined and replaced myself problems still happening. 
144000 mi

US $200
Replaced upper and lower intake manifold gaskets for 2 codes. Right and Left banks running lean. 

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2001 Ford Explorer Engine Problems

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