15217
NHTSA communication ID: 625759
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION ON SERVICE PARTS FOR HARD START CONDITION. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 625759 at NHTSAThe manufacturer’s record · Page 2 of 2
2001 Ford EXPLORER SPORT
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 2
Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 101–155 of 155, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2000–Sep 1, 2001.
Back to 2001 Ford EXPLORER SPORT problems & recallsRead the applicability before drawing a conclusion.
This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.
NHTSA download snapshot: Sep 28, 2026. These are communication associations for this vehicle, not unique defects. How records are joined and counted.
01156
NHTSA communication ID: 623944
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE.
Source record 623944 at NHTSA15155
NHTSA communication ID: 624934
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ON SOME VEHICLES THE REAR WIPER ARM FAILS TO CLEAN BACK GLASS. *ET
Source components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER.
Source record 624934 at NHTSA15106
NHTSA communication ID: 621122
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1342 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE) IN SELF TEST. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
Source record 621122 at NHTSA15098
NHTSA communication ID: 621107
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HESITATION ON ACCELERATION OR WHILE TURNING. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
Source record 621107 at NHTSA15096
NHTSA communication ID: 621105
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR AXLE WHINE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 621105 at NHTSA15080
NHTSA communication ID: 621084
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES WITH FEWER THAN 10,000 MILES MAY EXHIBIT GREASE OOZING FROM THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT CV JOINT. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT.
Source record 621084 at NHTSA15070
NHTSA communication ID: 621075
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH FLAKING OR PEELING OF THE INTERIOR DOOR PULL HANDLE PAINT ON VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE JULY 24, 2000. *TT
Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
Source record 621075 at NHTSA01114
NHTSA communication ID: 622642
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGH-PITCHED SQUEAL OR WHISTLE TYPE NOISE FROM THE FRONT AXLE AREA OF THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS FROM 16 TO 64 KM/H (10 TO 40 MPH). *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 622642 at NHTSA14985
NHTSA communication ID: 622795
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER JULY 24,2000 MAY EXHIBIT A NO CRANK CONDITION AND A COMMUNICATION CONCERN WITH THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 622795 at NHTSA14933
NHTSA communication ID: 620229
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A YELLOW FOUR WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKE (4WABS) LAMP ILLUMINATED AND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1342 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE CONTROL MODULE FAILURE) IN SELF TEST. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
Source record 620229 at NHTSA14899
NHTSA communication ID: 620180
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION REGARDING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MODULE CONFIGURATION. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.
Source record 620180 at NHTSA0186
NHTSA communication ID: 619276
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ON SOME VEHICLES, INCLUDING SPORT AND SPORT TRAC, THE FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM THE VENT TUBE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 619276 at NHTSA0161
NHTSA communication ID: 619265
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
ON SOME SPORT AND SPORT TRAC VEHICLES, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B2607 MAY OR MAY NOT BE SET IN THE ABS MODULE. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
Source record 619265 at NHTSA14847
NHTSA communication ID: 619330
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHBIT FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE FRONT AXLE VENT TUBE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 619330 at NHTSA14833
NHTSA communication ID: 619321
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR AXLE WHINE. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY.
Source record 619321 at NHTSA14832
NHTSA communication ID: 619320
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE HORN SWITCH STICKING AFTER IT IS DEPRESSED. *TT
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN.
Source record 619320 at NHTSA1400
NHTSA communication ID: 620293
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NIBBLE OR VIBRATION FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL DURING LOW SPEED / PARKING LOT TYPE STEERING MANEUVERS. *TT
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 620293 at NHTSA13995
NHTSA communication ID: 620292
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200-1400 RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. THIS HIGHER BASE IDLE STRAGETY IS NOW USED DURING PLANT / TRANSPORTATION OPERATION TO PREVENT SPARK PLUG FOULING. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.
Source record 620292 at NHTSA14772
NHTSA communication ID: 619488
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONSISTENT SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE FRONT BRAKES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
Source record 619488 at NHTSA01110
NHTSA communication ID: 618083
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.
Source record 618083 at NHTSA010110
NHTSA communication ID: 618024
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 STORED IN MEMORY. *JB
Source components: AIR BAGS.
Source record 618024 at NHTSA14597
NHTSA communication ID: 617973
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ABS LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2607 (MODULE CONFIGURATION MISMATCH) PRESENT. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
Source record 617973 at NHTSA14560
NHTSA communication ID: 617944
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE START UP TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *JB
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 617944 at NHTSA14585
NHTSA communication ID: 617894
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DO NOT HAVE NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY AND CAN ONLY BE TOWED WITH ALL 4 WHEELS OFF THE GROUND. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES.
Source record 617894 at NHTSA14562
NHTSA communication ID: 617860
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION REGARDING PATS CHANGE. *RC
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE.
Source record 617860 at NHTSA14541
NHTSA communication ID: 617051
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1994 AND / OR B1998 IN SELF TEST. *TT
Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE.
Source record 617051 at NHTSA14535
NHTSA communication ID: 616910
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L SOHC ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROLLING IDLE AND / OR AC CYCLING AT IDLE AND / OR AC LACK OF COOLING AT IDLE CONDITION. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 616910 at NHTSA00M12
NHTSA communication ID: 616816
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION SUPPLLEMENTAL PROGRAM FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC ENGINES - CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ADDITIONAL COVERAGE. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.
Source record 616816 at NHTSA00B58
NHTSA communication ID: 616812
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUBJECT REGARDING OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM RECOMMENDING THAT CUSTOMERS RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO HAVE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) UPDATED WITH A REVISED CALIBRATION THAT WILL MAINTAIN VEHICLE TOP SPEED WITHIN THE INTENDED DESIGN LEVEL. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
Source record 616812 at NHTSA14467
NHTSA communication ID: 616555
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLING, RINGING, RUSTLE OR METALLIC LIKE SOUND(S) WHILE DRIVING IN 4X2 AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT.
Source record 616555 at NHTSA00M12
NHTSA communication ID: 616507
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS PROVIDING ADDITIONAL COVERAGE FOR THE 4.0L SOHC CAMSHAFT CHAIN TENSIONER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
Source record 616507 at NHTSA14384
NHTSA communication ID: 618645
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE AIR BAG LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES B1994 AND / OR B1998 IN SELF TEST. *JB
Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE.
Source record 618645 at NHTSA14352
NHTSA communication ID: 618611
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO RIGHT FRONT SEAT MOVEMENT AFTER REAR ACCESS. *JB
Source components: SEATS.
Source record 618611 at NHTSA00L09
NHTSA communication ID: 618532
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO SUPPLEMENTAL TIRE INFLATION LABEL. *JB
Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.
Source record 618532 at NHTSA14205
NHTSA communication ID: 613900
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE P235 / 75R15 WILDERNESS HT TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH. *TT
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 613900 at NHTSA14192
NHTSA communication ID: 613892
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
EXPERIENCING A NIBBLE OR VIBRATION FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL DURING LOW SPEED / PARKING LOT TYPE STEERING MANEUVERS. *TT
Source components: STEERING.
Source record 613892 at NHTSA14073
NHTSA communication ID: 613708
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LEFT FRONT BRAKE THUMP NOISE. **MR
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
Source record 613708 at NHTSA8579
NHTSA communication ID: 613686
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X4 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPETITIVE THUMP / KNOCK NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHICH IS PROPORTIONAL TO WHEEL SPEED WHEN BRAKING. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
Source record 613686 at NHTSA8561
NHTSA communication ID: 613677
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPETITIVE KNOCK/ THUMP NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHICH IS PROPORTIONAL TO THE WHEEL SPEED WHEN BRAKING. **MR
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
Source record 613677 at NHTSA8399
NHTSA communication ID: 613641
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A NIBBLE OR VIBRATION FELT THROUGH THE STIRRING WHEEL DURING LOW SPEED/ PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS. **MR
Source components: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.
Source record 613641 at NHTSA8161
NHTSA communication ID: 613620
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION REGARDING REQUIRED WHEEL BALANCE SERVICE. **MR
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 613620 at NHTSA8381
NHTSA communication ID: 612780
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.0L SOHC MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHER THAN NORMAL BASE IDLE SPEED OF 1200-1400 RPM WHEN THE VEHICLE IS INITIALLY RECEIVED FROM THE ASSEMBLY PLANT. *TT
Source components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL.
Source record 612780 at NHTSA8235
NHTSA communication ID: 612676
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUBJECT REGARDING BONUS EDSR AWARD POINTS. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 612676 at NHTSA13916
NHTSA communication ID: 612483
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REAR POWER BACKLITE WINDOW BEING INOPERATIVE. *TT
Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.
Source record 612483 at NHTSA8161
NHTSA communication ID: 612336
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION ON NEW STYLE WHEEL WEIGHT - 16 INCH ALUMINUM WHEELS FOR 2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES. *TT
Source components: WHEELS.
Source record 612336 at NHTSA8047
NHTSA communication ID: 612256
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
BRIEF INFORMATION STATING THAT CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY AND CAN ONLY BE TOWED WITH ALL 4 WHEELS OFF OF THE GROUND. *TT
Source components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
Source record 612256 at NHTSA14430
NHTSA communication ID: 620507
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B2607 (MODULE CONFIGURATION MISMATCH) PRESENT. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT.
Source record 620507 at NHTSA14469
NHTSA communication ID: 620459
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CERTAIN 4X4S EXHIBITING A CONSISTENT SQUEALING NOISE FROM FRONT BRAKES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. OCCURS WITH LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE AND GOES AWAY WITH MORE PRESSURE. *TT
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS.
Source record 620459 at NHTSA14467
NHTSA communication ID: 620456
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
CONCERNS WITH TRANSFER CASE RATTLING, RINGING, RUSTLE OR METALLIC LIKE SOUND(S) WHILE DRIVING IN 4X2 AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT.
Source record 620456 at NHTSA14425
NHTSA communication ID: 620443
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SUBJECT REGARDING NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY. *TT
Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES.
Source record 620443 at NHTSA14407
NHTSA communication ID: 620438
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER 7/24/2000 MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF HEAT AND / OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH D%TC P0125, DUE TO THE THERMOSTAT STICKING OPEN. *TT
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY.
Source record 620438 at NHTSA14206
NHTSA communication ID: 620384
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT HIGH SPEEDS, WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING SEALS TO LEAK OR THE TRANSMISSION EXTENSION HOUSING BUSHING TO SPIN. *TT
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
Source record 620384 at NHTSA14205
NHTSA communication ID: 620382
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE P235 / 75R15 WILDERNESS HT TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A VIBRATION AT SPEEDS ABOVE 45 MPH, DUE TO TIRES SLIPPING ON THE WHEELS AND CHANGING INDEX POSITION. *TT
Source components: TIRES.
Source record 620382 at NHTSA13821
NHTSA communication ID: 612865
NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio
INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES THAT DO NOT HAVE THE NEUTRAL TOW CAPABILITY. *MJS
Source components: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES.
Source record 612865 at NHTSA