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2001 Ford Explorer Sport Overview

Explorer Sport

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2 Dr STD 4WD SUV
174 national listings
Avg. Price: $4,757
2 Dr STD SUV
95 national listings
Avg. Price: $4,451

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Average User Score

45 stars

Based on 24 reviews

Big Old Take Me Anywhere Car by xinabella
 — I have had three Explorers and I like the size and roominess. I have dogs and the crates fit perfectly without blocking my sight lines and also give me room for groceries. It has a comfortable seat fo... Read More
My Suv by Nick
 — I bought my SUV about 6 weeks ago and I absolutely love this truck. I have never owned anything that preformed the way this did. Four days ago we got hit with 4" of ice and my Ford was a beast in it. ... Read More
Ford Explorer Sport 2dr. Awd by Tyler
 — I love that custom paintjobs look good on it. The V6 engine just keeps going when at full throttle. It's not too bad on gas, fun to drive because it's small but not to small. The AWD could go but it... Read More

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Overview

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2001 Ford Explorer Sport

The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport was the trim that became an SUV.  For some reason, Ford made the decision to spin off its two-door Explorers into the "Explorer Sport" instead of including them in its 2001 upgrade of the Explorer.

Based on the desperately-seeking-an-update mid-90s Explorer platform, the 2001 Explorer Sport was kind of a tough sell.  There wasn't anything particularly 'sporty' about it, either; if you got the optional four-wheel-drive, you could take the thing off-road, but that was about it.  As midsize SUVs went, the Explorer Sport was nothing too special.

Still, some drivers loved it for its smaller wheelbase, tight turn ratio, and easy handling.  Under the hood, the '01 Ford Explorer Sport packed a  4.0 liter, single overhead cam V6 with 205 horsepower and 240 lb.-ft. of torque.  Gas mileage wasn't too bad by SUV standards, with 15-16 mpg city, 19 mpg highway.

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Gas Mileage (highway) 20 22 19
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Ford Explorer Sport Questions

aspence5
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My Brothers Ford Explorer Oil Gage Is Acting Up? Help

Hello,Love this Site! Say My Brothers Ford Explorer 2001 with 87,488 Miles is running fine! However, When he first starts it up after sitting awhile "overnight" The Oil Pressure gauge stays low! he'...

13 views with 3 answers (last answer 2 weeks ago)
MCRB
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I Have To Wait For The Oil Gauge To Come Up Before I Can Drive The Car Why...

That is why I want to know where the switch is

37 views with 4 answers (last answer 2 weeks ago)
Vicfr
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Leaf Springs 2001 Explorer Sport

Can anyone advise on best source for replacement spings--any idea of price?

29 views with 4 answers (last answer 3 weeks ago)
Fabfoureal
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Anybody The Reason Or Cause That When I Start My 01 Explorer , The Engine R...

90 views with 8 answers (last answer 2 months ago)
sandytoezgal
0

1998 Ford Explorer Sport Has Started Overheating

temp gauge goes to the top when driving freeway for length of time..noticed it will run warm but jump to Hot when going uphill. Radiator overheats and water boils out. Tonight ran for 20 minutes hi...

91 views with 1 answer (last answer 4 months ago)