Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford Explorer has 68 NHTSA structure complaints and 1 structure-related recall.
68
Complaints
1
Recalls
7
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 10, 2026
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STRUCTURE
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTU...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2016 | STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMP COMI... |
| Jul 1, 2015 | STRUCTURE,WHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE HAD 3 TIRE BLOW OUTS IN THE SHORT TIME I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK DUE TO THE TIRES RUBBING ON A PA... |
| Nov 7, 2014 | STRUCTURE | I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK SINCE 2002. LEFT REAR PASSENGER DOOR HANDLE BROKE (ONE DAY IT WORKED, NE... |
| Oct 10, 2014 | STRUCTURE | WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I HEARD A POPPING FOLLOWED BY A LOT OF METAL NOISE. THE TRUCK SEAMED SHI... |
| Jun 1, 2014 | STRUCTURE | WHEN I HAD MY VEHICLE INSPECTED I WAS INFORMED THE BODY MOUNTS WERE ALMOST ALL RUSTED OUT AND THERE ... |
| Sep 15, 2013 | STRUCTURE | FRAME /BODY MOUNTS, CREAK, SQUAWK CRUNCH , THE NOISE IS MOST NOTICEBLE WHEN TURNING OR HITTING BUMPS... |
| Aug 14, 2012 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY MOUNTS CORRODED WHICH CA... |
| Aug 4, 2012 | STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT | 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT - OVERALL GOOD CONDITION - COMPLAINT INVOLVES FAILURE OF BOTH DOOR POWER LO... |
| Feb 22, 2012 | STRUCTURE | THE BODY MOUNTS ON MY EXPLORER SPORT ARE DETERIORATING AND CAUSING A BAD VIBRATION IN THE WHOLE VEHI... |
| Feb 1, 2012 | STRUCTURE | MY 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC'S BODY MOUNT CUSHION HAS DETERIORATED AND I CAN'T DRIVE THE VEHICLE... |
| Sep 26, 2011 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PERFORMING ROUTI... |
| Aug 30, 2011 | STRUCTURE | 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT - THE BODY MOUNT ISOLATORS ARE COMPLETELY DETERIORATED AS REPORTED BY OTHER... |
| Aug 8, 2011 | STRUCTURE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BODY BUSHINGS WERE ROT... |
| Jul 16, 2011 | STRUCTURE | BODY TO FRAME MOUNTS FAILURE. *TT |
| Jan 15, 2011 | STRUCTURE | 2001 FORD SPORTTRAC ALL FRAME/BODY MOUNT BUSHING IS DETERIATING BADLY. I THINK ITS VERY SERIOUS. IF ... |
| Jan 1, 2011 | STRUCTURE | 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC CRUMBLING BODY MOUNT BUSHINGS CAUSING CREAKING, KNOCKING NOISE UNDER F... |
| Dec 24, 2010 | STRUCTURE | IVE HCECKED AROUND AND IT SEEMS THAT ALL OF THE EXPLORER SPORT TRACS EVENTUALLY HAVE THIS PROBLEM EV... |
| Dec 8, 2010 | STRUCTURE | TOOK MY TRUCK TO A MECHANIC TO SEE WHAT THE GRINDING SOUND OF MEDAL WAS, TURNED OUT TO BE THE BODY ... |
| Aug 15, 2010 | STRUCTURE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT HEARD... |
| Aug 15, 2010 | STRUCTURE | LEFT HINGE ON THE BACK GLASS KEEPS FALLING OFF. I HAVE REPLACED IT 3 TIMES NOW AND FORD KEEPS SAYIN... |