2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac recalls
NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. Between them they involve speed control, seats and body and structure. The most recent was received on August 3, 2007.
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Speed control
Speed control deactivation switch
The defect: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
The risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
The remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
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Seats
Ford/high back seats
The defect: 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 frame, could fracture. If the bolt fractures and does not jam in the seat back frame, the seat back may recline until it makes contact with an object behind the seat, such as the second row seat cushion.
The risk: The driver could potentially lose contact with the steering wheel or foot pedals during such an event, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the driver seat upper bolt with a metal spacer and bolt. In addition, seats with tubular back frames will have the fully threaded lower recliner bolt replaced with a partially threaded bolt. Owner notification began on august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Speed control
Ford/speed control cable
The defect: 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 cable may bind when the speed control is activated.
The risk: The throttle return spring force may not be sufficient to overcome the binding condition when the speed control is disengaged. Braking function would be maintained though stopping distances may be increased.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect the speed control cable and, if necessary, replace it. Owner notification began august 29, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Body and structure
Ford/hood
The defect: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles with steel hoods and certain pickup trucks equipped with sheet molding compound hoods. A wire formed hood striker could be susceptible to fatigue fractures. If the hood striker fractures, the hood could fly open while the vehicle is being driven.
The risk: A hood fly-up while the vehicle is being operated could result in reduced driver visibility.
The remedy: Dealers will replace the hood striker.
Check by VIN
A campaign rarely covers every Explorer Sport Trac built in 2001. Enter your 17-character VIN to find the recall campaigns filed for your make, model and model year. The VIN is on the driver’s side of the dashboard (visible through the windshield), on the door-jamb label, and on your registration and insurance documents.
Is a recall still open on your vehicle? Only NHTSA’s official VIN check can say whether a campaign applies to your exact vehicle and whether the repair has already been done.
Your VIN is decoded with NHTSA’s public vPIC service to identify the make, model and year. It is not stored and is not added to any page address.
What 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac owners should do
- Check your VIN on NHTSA’s lookup to see which of these campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether any are still open.
- Call a Ford dealer and book the repair, quoting the campaign numbers (07V-336, 03V-281, 03V-280, 00V-394).
- If you have bought the vehicle used, the recall still applies: the repair is free whoever owns the vehicle now.
- Make sure your current address is on file with the manufacturer so the owner letters reach you.
Common questions
Does the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac: 07V-336 (Speed control deactivation switch); 03V-281 (Ford/high back seats); 03V-280 (Ford/speed control cable); 00V-394 (Ford/hood).
How do I know if my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.
Will the dealer charge to fix the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.