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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 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (40%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

210-horsepower 4.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD

Ford Explorer in California, United States
Dec 2015 - Sep 2017
Apr 2016

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. Rear hatch handle and lock release broke and required new handle be installed, requirin drilling out rivets on original handle and removal of rear hatch plastic panel to get inside rear hatch to connect to lock release. 
Jul 2016

155200 mi
Shocks were shot including the axle shock = 5 shocks. Tires in front showed wear on outer edges and checked ball joints, they are also shot so that is next! 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. 
Sep 2016

156000 mi

US $35
Driver door handle broke on one side, plastic connector broke on back side of door handle which opens door and so made entry not possible. Used Superglue epoxy broken hinge together. 
Ford Explorer in California, United States
Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
Apr 2014

183000 mi
Column transmission shifter would not settle into "1". Would also not always settle into "P", resulting in the car being able to roll. If the shifter did not catch into Park, the truck would not start. 
Ford Explorer in Puerto Rico
Jun 2013 - Jun 2014
Jul 2013

212700 mi

US $900
Problem with rear suspension. 

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2001 Ford Explorer 4dr SUV

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

Ford Explorer in Ohio, United States
Dec 2010 - Aug 2011
Jul 2011

144000 mi

US $200
Replaced upper and lower intake manifold gaskets for 2 codes. Right and Left banks running lean. 
Ford Explorer in Missouri, United States
Oct 2009 - Dec 2013
Nov 2009

156000 mi

US $500
Replaced Valve body in transmission myself. Using knowledge from Explorer forum.com and have driven 1500 miles since and problem hasn't came back. A lot of Explorers see problems as early as 80,000 with regular maint. Mine was an exception. 
Ford Explorer in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2012 - Oct 2012
Oct 2012

116000 mi
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. same problem intermittent jutter took to three other shops all said differnt thing had first tech tested fuel pump pressure ok said torque converter. one tech had it for two still no resolution. ready to trade the car in never buying a ford 

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