Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Bad Ball Joints - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Kathy Hoppes - March 8 - 2:00 am

  This is my second Ford in 6.5 years. I have spent several thousands of dollars for repairs that are a direct result of poor engineering on the part of Ford the first was a 95 mustang convertable v-6. I had to replace the head gaskets 3 times before I bought this explorer now I have had tons of recalls,bad ball joints and the transmission is slipping.All together I have spent 50000.00$ plus all the repairs and the 89 nissan I traded for the first Ford is still on the road. I guess everyone knows what my next car will be. Not a ford.

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  Enjoyed it! - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Saved me from injury - February 14 - 10:13 am

  I really enjoyed my Explorer. I hit a median at 50 miles per hour (black ice) and I believe my Explorer kept me from getting injured. It took a beating but I didnt get a scratch. Also, it drove fantastic in the rain...Im going to miss it!

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  RIDES LIKE A BAD HORSE - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By JB007 - February 13 - 10:00 am

  SOON AFTER I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK IN OCT 2000 I SUSPECTED I HAD MADE A BAD PURCHASE. AFTER ALMOST THREE YEARS OWNING IT I HAVE CONFIRMED WHAT A HUGE MISTAKE I MADE. FOR STARTERS THIS TRUCK LOSES IT WHEN IT HITS A POTHOLE OR A SPEED BUMP. THE TAIL SWAGS TO THE SIDE. IT OFFERS A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND BUMPY RIDE OVER ANYTHING THAT ISNT PERFECT ASPHALT. THE TITANIUM FINISH ON THE DOOR HANDLES HAVE COME OFF AND NOW LOOK AN UGLY DISCOLORED GRAY. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND DASHBOARD ARE SO BADLY ASSEMBLED THAT IT SQUEAKS AND RATTLES. I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES.

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  2001 Ford Explorer Sport - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By gorgborg - February 7 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive, find myself filling the gas tank much more often than my Jeep Grand Cherokee.

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  Explorer sport - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By bmtaurus - January 1 - 10:00 am

  I liked my explorer a lot when I first bought it. However, that began to change over time. The truck inside and outside is great. It looks nice and feels even better when youre sitting inside. The problem comes when you actually have to drive it. Hold on because it is a very bumpy ride. You feel every little obstruction in the road and it gets magnified so a little bump feels like youre driving off a cliff. I still like my explorer now but just not as much as I used to.

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  Buy This Truck - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By EPERKI - November 12 - 9:10 am

  I love this vehicle! Bought it with 77,000 miles on it in 2006. In 2009 I have 204595 miles on it and it drives like its brand new. I do a lot of driving daily for my job and it has been nothing but dependable. However its noisy. If you dont replace shocks with good shocks it will hit every bump in the road but as long as you keep the maintenance up on it you will have few major issues with this vehicle. I feel that I have gotten more than my moneys worth and I will drive it until it wont go anymore. A great vehicle for the price. You can haul heavy people and items and this truck holds its maximum power.

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  Another Inpulse Buy Here... - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By JasonBadExplorer - November 1 - 2:00 am

  Well I bought this truck because honestly it looked great and I felt that I was getting a great deal for it. Its been consistent that every year I had to put in about $1k to get it passed inspection. I have had so many problems with this thing. Those sensors seem to go at the worse time and each convienently costs about 100 dollars to replace. I seem to find problems that even a Ford dealership has problems fixing. Now my car needs heavy negotiation with the gas pedal to start up cold. Ive already spent 800 dollars at the dealership to get it resolved. They say its fixed, but the very next day I have the same problem.

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  Sport is Wonderful!! - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Tricia M. - October 18 - 2:00 am

  This is the second Sport I have owned, I absolutely love it, no comparison to the Blazer, quality of vehicle is outstanding

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  EXPLORER SPORT - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By Jacob - September 6 - 2:00 am

  Traded in a Nissan Pathfinder and gave a US brand another chance. Im extremely happy with my purchase of a 2001 Explorer Sport. I love the PM schedule versus the Pathfinder, which had costly PMs every 30k. Its fun to drive and the upgraded interior adds comfort. Job well done FORD.

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  EXPLORER SPORT - 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
  By jacob - September 6 - 2:00 am

  Traded in a Nissan Pathfinder and gave a US brand another chance. Im extremely happy with my purchase of a 2001 Explorer Sport. I love the PM schedule versus the Pathfinder, which had costly PMs every 30k. Its fun to drive and the upgraded interior adds comfort. Job well done FORD.