2001 Ford Explorer transmission problems
The 2001 Ford Explorer has 44 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
44
Transmission complaints
9%
Share of year
5
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS RUNNING, LEFT IN PARK, AND GEAR SLIPPED/VEHICLE ROLLED DOWN HILL. RESULTING IN $12000 DAMAGE. CONSUMER WAS NOT IN VEHICLE AT THE TIME. EMERGENCY BRAKE NOT USED. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE DUE TO UNKOWN DEFECTS. THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE ROLL OVER INCIDENT WAS NOT DETERMINED. *YH ”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2001 Ford Explorer have?
NHTSA has 44 complaints about the 2001 Ford Explorer transmission — 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.