2001 Ford Explorer for sale

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.5 to 15.7 L/100 km, or 54.1 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 8 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Combined
13.5 to 15.7 L/100 km
Recalls
8

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2001 Ford Explorer specs

2001 Ford Explorer powertrains
SpecPowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5Powertrain 6Powertrain 7
Engine4.0L 6-cylinder4.0L 6-cylinder4.0L 6-cylinder4.0L 6-cylinder5.0L 8-cylinder5.0L 8-cylinderElectric motor
DriveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveAll-wheel driveRear-wheel driveRear-wheel drive
Transmission5-speed manual5-speed automatic5-speed manual5-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automaticNot rated
FuelRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasRegular gasElectric
City15.2 L/100 km15.9 L/100 km16.8 L/100 km17.9 L/100 km18.1 L/100 km18.1 L/100 kmNot rated
Highway12.1 L/100 km11.9 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km13.3 L/100 km13.1 L/100 km13.1 L/100 kmNot rated
Combined13.5 L/100 km13.9 L/100 km14.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km15.7 L/100 km54.1 kWh/100 km
Electric rangeNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated61 km
CO₂316 g/km328.3 g/km345 g/km368 g/km368 g/km368 g/km0 g/km
Cost to drive 100 km$20.93$21.55$22.79$24.34$24.34$24.34$8.12

2001 Ford Explorer: every figure

2001 Ford Explorer figures by powertrain
FigurePowertrain 1Powertrain 2Powertrain 3Powertrain 4Powertrain 5Powertrain 6Powertrain 7
Displacement4.0 L4.0 L4.0 L4.0 L5.0 L5.0 L
Cylinders666688
MPG city (US)16151413131345 MPGe
MPG highway (US)20201818181833 MPGe
MPG combined (US)18171615151539 MPGe
MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure)222019181818
Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices)US$3,825US$3,992US$4,200US$4,450US$4,450US$4,450US$1,950
Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre)$4,186$4,310$4,558$4,868$4,868$4,868$1,624

Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.

What to check when buying the 2001 Ford Explorer

  • NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 730 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (110), suspension (100) and tires (91). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2001 Ford Explorer recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
09V3990002009-10-13vehicle speed controlFORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS...
07V3360002007-08-03vehicle speed controlON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
06V1140002006-04-10seats:front assembly:reclinerON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH AN OBJECT BEHIND THE SEAT, SUCH AS THE...
03V2800002003-08-05vehicle speed control:cablesON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY BIND WHEN THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVATED.
03V2810002003-08-05seats:front assembly:reclinerON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAME, COULD FRACTURE. IF THE BOLT FRACTURES AND DOES NOT JAM IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME, THE SEAT BACK MAY RECLINE UNTIL IT MAKES CONTACT WITH...
03V0940002003-03-07structureCERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE...
00V3940002000-11-28structure:body:hood:hinge and attachmentsVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH STEEL HOODS AND CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEET MOLDING COMPOUND HOODS. A WIRE FORMED HOOD STRIKER COULD BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE FRACTURES. IF THE HOOD STRIKER FRACTURES, THE HOOD COULD FLY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.
00V3130002000-10-17equipment:other:labelsVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567.4, "CERTIFICATION." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT WITHOUT SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

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Does CarmaCars sell the 2001 Ford Explorer?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2001 Ford Explorer before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 30 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2001 Ford Explorer have recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

What does the 2001 Ford Explorer cost in fuel a year?

EPA puts it at US$3,825 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4186.00.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.