2001 Ford Explorer Sport engine problems
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport has 21 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
21
Engine complaints
9%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT. THE CONTACTED WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN WHITE SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE FENDER OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE CONTACTED…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport engine — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.