2001 Ford Explorer Repair & Maintenance Costs

A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 2001 Ford Explorer

Most Common 2001 Ford Explorer Problems

2001 Ford Explorer vehicles have 14 reported problems.The most commonly reported 2001 Ford Explorer problem is: Heater Stuck on Hottest Setting Due to Broken Heater Blend Door

Heater Stuck on Hottest Setting Due to Broken H...

A failed heater blend door or actuator can cause the temperature control for the hvac system to stop working. a...

Worn Timing Chain Cassettes May Cause Rattling ...

A rattling noise from the engine may indicate that the timing chain cassette is worn. our technicians tell us that...

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Ford Explorer Repairs and Prices

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Alternator Replacement

$737 - $881

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Battery Cable Replacement

$312 - $405

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Spark Plug Replacement

$208 - $282

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Air Conditioning System Leak Inspection

Tire Rotation

Headlight Bulb Replacement

$69 - $88

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Catalytic Converter Replacement

$1,404 - $1,582

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HVAC Blend Door Actuator Replacement

$579 - $805

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Power Seat Motor Replacement

$694 - $758

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Backup Warning System Sensor Replacement

$480 - $545

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Ford Explorer Reliability Rating

Above Average

The Ford Explorer Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 19th out of 26 for midsize SUVs. The average annual repair cost is $732 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Explorer.

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2001 Ford Explorer Reviews

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Most Common 2001 Ford Explorer Questions

There are 144 related questions for 2001 Ford Explorer vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 2001 Ford Explorer questions.

Pcv valve In 2001 ford explorer

Oil leaking from pcv valve and smoking under hood causing rough idle need to replace by valve cover

What is a lube job ?

I thought a lube job was lubracting the steering, suspension and other related moving parts that need grease in order...

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