This factory service and repair manual for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac covers the 4-door crew cab pickup with its one engine, the 4.0L V6 with a single overhead camshaft, naturally aspirated and running on gasoline. A single Base trim is listed. Procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the 4.0L V6 are joined by coverage of the transmission, driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, cab and bed structure, and electrical systems particular to the pickup body.
Engines covered
- 4.0L V6 (245 cu in) — SOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
Body styles covered
- 4-door crew cab pickup
Trims covered
- Base
Known issues on the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac. Eight recalls are on federal record for the Sport Trac. Four involve aftermarket or replacement lamp assemblies that failed the federal lighting standard; the speed control deactivation switch could leak, overheat and burn, covered by two campaigns; and the speed control cable on 4.0L single overhead-cam trucks could bind if its strand cover flared. Owners have filed 765 complaints with NHTSA; the power train draws 97 of them, suspension 88 and tires 77. Speed control wiring and cable routing, transmission diagnostics and suspension procedures are set out in the manual with specifications and torque values.
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL AND 4.0L SOHC ENGINES, IF THE STRAND COVER ON THE SPEED CONTROL CABLE BECOMES FLARED AT THE END, THE SPEED CONTROL CAB
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HIGH BACK SEATS, THE UPPER BOLT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE HIGH BACK SEAT, THAT ATTACHES THE SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM TO THE SEAT BACK FRAM
STEERING SHUDDER DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS - 4.0L ENGINE. *TT
FRONT AXLE LEAKS FLUID FROM VENT TUBE - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4X4 OR AWD. *TT
MOAN/VIBRATION DURING AIR CONDITIONING OPERATION. *TT
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
REVISED PROCEDURE FOR ADJUSTING ALIGNMENT ON ALL SUSPENSIONS - NEW RIGHT HAND UPPER CONTROL ARM DESIGN FOR TORSION BAR FRONT SUSPENSIONS. *TT
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
GENERAL POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
SQUEAKING NOISE FROM REAR SWAY BAR LINK. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 164 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD UPON ENGAGEMENT AND THE V
ON THE OCT 6TH 2003 I WAS DRIVING THE FORD SPORT-TRAC AND SUFFERED A SEIZURE. I THEN LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK AND CRASHED INTO A WALL OF A HOME IN THE AREA. THE TRUCK CAUGHT FIRE
Showing the 2 most serious of 765 complaints filed with NHTSA.
