2001 Ford Explorer brakes problems
The 2001 Ford Explorer has 37 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 7% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
37
Brakes complaints
7%
Share of year
9
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON I DRIFTED TO THE RIGHT AND THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEELS WENT ONTO THE GRAVEL SHOULDER. WHEN I GOT THE 2 WHEELS BACK ON PAVEMENT THE WHEELS THAT HAD BEEN ON THE GRAVEL SEEMED TO GO FASTER THAN THE DRIVER SIDE WHEELS. THE BRAKES DIDN'T ENGAGE AND THE CAR SHOT ACROSS THE…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 2001 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 37 complaints about the 2001 Ford Explorer brakes — 7% 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.