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2001 Ford Explorer
Drivetrain Problems
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CarComplaints.com Notes: How can we give the 2001 model year a "seal of pretty good" when it has some problems with a slipping transmission and a known problem with the speed activation control switch? Because it's not the 2002. That's how.
2001 Ford Explorer Drivetrain Problems
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- Rear Axle/Transfer Case Failure
- Thumping Noise In Front End
- Loud Clapping Noice From Front Axle
- Problems Switching From 2wd To 4wd
- Stuck In 4wd
- NHTSA: Power Train
- NHTSA: Power Train: Axle Assembly
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Constant Velocity Joint
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Differential Unit
- NHTSA: Power Train: Driveline: Driveshaft
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