2001 Ford Explorer body problems

Filed Mar 18, 2019 · Body, Engine · 170,000 miles · WV · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked anti-freeze and transmission fluid. There was also rust underneath the vehicle and a hole in the running boards, which almost caused them to detach. The contact claimed that the ground could be seen through the hole. The vehicle also produced thick smoke. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The contact planned to have the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 18, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 251,000 miles · CA · crash · 5 injuries

The vehicle rolled over on its side on dry pavement on the fwy at the posted speed limit in good weather conditions. No other vehicle was involved, the car skided when I attempted to change lanes. I went into a skid and the car turned on its side.

Filed Jan 29, 2018 · Body · 30 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While the vehicle was stationary, the child safety locks are not functioning on the rear doors could not be opened from the inside, but only from outside the vehicle. Marysville ford in marysville, washington was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30. *tt

Filed May 2, 2016 · Body, Visibility · 72,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While driving 35 MPH, the contact heard a loud thump coming from the rear hatch window. Upon further investigation, the rear hatch window was loose. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000. ....updated 07/05/16 *bf updated 07/13/16.

Filed Oct 8, 2015 · Body, Seat belts · 166,694 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. While driving, the front driver side seat belt would suddenly unlock. In addition, the driver side and passenger side front seats would move forward when making a sudden stop and the passenger side door and hatch door would not open. The vehicle was not diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 166,694.

Filed Sep 12, 2015 · Body · 99,776 miles · CA

Frame /body mounts, creak, squawk crunch , the noise is most noticeble when turning or hitting bumps. Some peple also describe the noise a hammer beating under the vehicle, the cause is deteriorate body to frame mount cushions, these cushions apper to have been made of substandard material, much like chinese valve stems that cause so much trouble after a few years the body mounts dry rot , crumble and literally fall apart, this a terrible, this can provoked a accident.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Body, Suspension · 107,000 miles · KS

Rear end of car thumped every time you would go over the smallest separation in the road and also on a bumpy road. Replaced rear end shocks. Still have the same problem of thumping. Some times it feels like I'm going to loose the rear end of the vehicle. I was told possibly now that back bushings holding the body to the frame may be disintegrated. Vehicle has always been well maintained and garaged. I have found out that there have been many complaints about this occurring now with this 2001 model. You would think there would be a safety recall by ford to fix these bushing problems.

Filed Nov 3, 2014 · Body · 100,000 miles · LA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford explorer. The contact stated that the body mounts corroded which caused the frame to become detached from the body of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the rear body mounts were replaced. The front parts were not replaced due to the parts being unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2013 · Body, Suspension · 123,587 miles · NJ

Body mounts deteriorate before their time and ball joint fail.

Filed Oct 17, 2012 · Body, Engine · WV

Cpsc#i12a0111a. 2001 ford explorer. Consumer stated that a day after she brought the car it broke down. *ln the consumer stated there was a problem with the engine, as well as a hole in gas tank, which had rusted out, the bearings needed to be replaced, the tire were dry rotted, as they kept going flat, the driver's door did not lock, the rear doors did not open from the inside, the rear driver's door did not open at all, the outside handle was broke, the rear hatch would not close, and most of the time it had to be slammed shut.