Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford explorer has 45 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
45
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I was driving and the lights on the vehicle went out I thought it was the bulbs but no lights were w... |
| May 2, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING, A BURNING ODOR WAS PRESENT AND THE AIR BA... |
| Nov 14, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY F... |
| Jul 2, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE S.U.V LEAKS WATER IN CAUSING ISSUES I HAD TO REPLACE THE BRAIN AND FUSE BOX NOW MINEXPENSIVE HAS... |
| Mar 9, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OR WHILE PARKED, THE DRIVER ... |
| Apr 1, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | EVER SINCE I GOT THE TRUCK ABOUT 4 MONTHS AGO I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE REAR BRAKES LOC... |
| Dec 16, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | ON SUNDAY THE NIGHT BEFORE THE INCIDENT THE VEHICLE WAS USED THAT DAY. IN THE AFTERNOON AROUND 3 PM ... |
| Apr 5, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | I WAS DRIVING AND I SAW AND SMELT SMOKE. I IMMEDIATELY COULD TELL WHERE IT WAS COMING FROM BECAUSE I... |
| Feb 1, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE ... |
| Aug 15, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TURN SIGNAL WAS TURNED ON AND SMOKE CAME BILLOWING OUT OF STEARING COLLUM. SMELLED BURNT WIRING. FIR... |
| Jul 10, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS | 01 FORD EXP SPORT TRAC 4X4 WITH REAR RADIO/AC CONTROLS AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT DOES NOT GO OUT AND KEE... |
| May 27, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | WHEN I HAVE USED MY SPEED CONTROL I HAVE HAD SMOKE COME OUT OF THE TOP OF MY STEERING COLUMN TWICE. ... |
| Apr 10, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WE BECAME THE OWNERS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC THROUGH A FAMILY MEMBER, AND FOUND THAT THE SIG... |
| Nov 21, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. AFTER 4 HOURS LATER THE CAR WAS BURNING. CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMEN... |
| Jul 1, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING | NO REAL EVENT LEADS TO THIS FAILURE. PROBLEM IS THE "DOOR AJAR" LIGHT ON THE DASH. IT DETECTS WHETHE... |
| Sep 17, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN AN UN... |
| Jun 17, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN MID JUNE 2007, AN EXPLOS... |
| Apr 4, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND NEGATIVE CABLE ARE M... |
| Sep 4, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FORD EXPLORER 2001 - WHEN I USE THE SIGNAL LIGHT, IT FREQUENTLY SOUNDS LIKE THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL ... |
| Aug 31, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ON JULY 1ST 2006 I PURCHASED A 2001 FORD EXPLORER FROM HONDA OF SANTA MONICA . IT IS A PRE-CERTIFIED... |