Overview & Reviews

A complete redesign is planned for 2002, so the 2001 Ford Explorer has undergone minor changes. The SOHC V6 is standard on all models, and the 4.0-liter OHV V6 and manual transmission are no longer available. Additional child safety-seat tether anchors have been added to the second-row seats.

• Great crash-test scores, roomy, lots of optional features.

• Harsh yet wallowy ride, potentially steep price, every other Joe has one.

User Reviews:

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  xls is a great model - 2001 Ford Explorer
  By Kyle Robarts - December 16 - 2:00 am

  drives great and has great gas mileage for a V6 engine, 17 MPG in town, and 23 on the highway.

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  Over the fence and outta the park! - 2001 Ford Explorer
  By TravisPettit - October 30 - 2:00 am

  This is an all around 1st class vehicle. Rugged yet refined exterior, and quite possibly the most perfectly designed interior. The Explorer says to all other SUVs, "Get in line, and FOLLOW THE LEADER." This vehicle has more luxury and convenince features than any other SUV in its class. It also introduces most industry first features. All other SUVs, especially Chevy, flock to Explorer for ideas and features. If you see a new feature on another SUV, its a good bet you will either see it on a previous model Explorer, or on a Ford drawing board.

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  I LOVE IT! - 2001 Ford Explorer
  By Cass - August 7 - 2:00 am

  Im 16 years old and this is my first car. I love it because it can fit all my friends and its not as wide as an Expedition. I would recommend this for all ages.

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  Love It!!! - 2001 Ford Explorer
  By Amy Kica - July 26 - 2:00 am

  This is an awesome vehicle. I know that I can get in it and have a comfortable ride as well as being guaranteed that I will arrive safely to my destination. I am so glad to own one. Its a must have.

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  2001 XLT sport package Explorer - 2001 Ford Explorer
  By Rex - May 20 - 2:00 am

  This is the 1st 4x4 Ive owned, and so far its been 100% reliable.. no rattles, squeaks etc from it. Ive had it on a few off road excursions, ranging from graded gravel roads, to gooey mud.. The stock tires leave a little to be desired in the mud, but were still able to get me through a mudhole that covered the hood with mud/water. I do wish that Ford had installed a torsen differential in the rearend on it, but since they didnt I plan on installing a ARB air locker..

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  My Review - 2001 Ford Explorer
  By Coureney - April 26 - 2:00 am

  I think this is an awesome SUV!

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  CAR - 2001 Ford Explorer
  By JOe - March 10 - 1:57 am

  It was great