2001 Ford Explorer Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$25,210 - $34,660

Original MSRP:
$23,157 - $31,568

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
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2001 Ford Explorer Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 3 Years/36,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 03V094000
Mfg's Report Date March 7, 2003
Component STRUCTURE
Number of Units Affected 3,674
Summary CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
Notes CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

2001 Ford Explorer Models & Prices

2001 Ford Explorer XLS
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 112" WB XLS $25,210 $23,157 $378 / Month*
4dr 112" WB XLS 4WD $27,090 $24,831 $405 / Month*

2001 Ford Explorer XLT
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 112" WB XLT $28,010 $25,649 $418 / Month*
4dr 112" WB XLT 4WD $29,975 $27,399 $447 / Month*
4dr 112" WB XLT AWD $30,185 $27,585 $450 / Month*

2001 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer $32,025 $29,223 $476 / Month*
4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD $33,990 $30,972 $505 / Month*
4dr 112" WB Eddie Bauer AWD $34,405 $31,341 $511 / Month*

2001 Ford Explorer Limited
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr 112" WB Limited $32,280 $29,449 $480 / Month*
4dr 112" WB Limited 4WD $34,245 $31,198 $509 / Month*
4dr 112" WB Limited AWD $34,660 $31,568 $515 / Month*

2001 Ford Explorer Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
City 14/hwy 19 (5.0L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
City 15/hwy 19 (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans)
City 16/hwy 22 (4.0L SOHC engine/5-speed auto trans)
EXTERIOR Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Black-out B-pillar
Body-color body-side moldings
Body-color contoured door handles
Body-color front/rear bumpers w/rub strips      
Body-color grille w/body-color insert & diamond mesh      
Body-side tape stripe      
Bright front/rear bumpers w/body-color rub strips      
Bright front/rear bumpers w/rub strips      
Bright grille w/painted insert & diamond mesh  
Color-keyed running boards    
Dual sail-mounted heated pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps      
Dual sail-mounted pwr mirrors w/puddle lamps  
Enhanced appearance privacy glass-inc: rear door/quarter/liftgate windows  
Fog lamps  
Hood sound insulation  
Luggage rack w/200# capacity
One-piece top-hinged liftgate w/flip-open rear window
Platinum-painted molded front/rear bumpers w/rub strips      
Rear window intermittent wiper w/wet-arm washer
Solar-tinted glass-inc: windshield, front door windows
Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers
Tri-color tail lamps
Wheellip moldings    
INTERIOR Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
(2) color-keyed coat hooks
(3) grab handles
(4) load floor tie-down hooks
12-volt pwr point
4-gauge instrument cluster-inc: warning lights, trip odometer, tachometer
5-passenger seating
6-way pwr driver seat & dual front manual lumbar supports      
Air conditioning    
Ash cup  
Ash tray      
Autolamp automatic headlamps    
Auxiliary steering wheel audio/climate/speed controls    
Black cigarette lighter
Black deluxe leather-wrapped steering wheel      
Black steering wheel      
Cargo area dome light
Cloth front captains chairs      
Color-keyed 2-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel    
Color-keyed door trim panels-inc: leather insert, woodgrain trim, carpeted lower portion, front door map pockets, seat memory switch      
Color-keyed door trim panels-inc: vinyl insert, carpeted lower portion, front door map pockets    
Color-keyed front/rear carpeted floor mats    
Color-keyed full-length carpet
Color-keyed molded cloth headliner
Color-keyed plastic full door trim panels w/armrests      
Color-keyed plastic scuff plates on all doors & liftgate
Color-keyed unique front/rear carpeted floor mats      
Dual color-keyed cloth visors w/RH visor vanity mirror      
Dual front 6-way pwr seats & manual lumbar supports      
Dual front 6-way pwr seats & pwr lumbar supports-inc: memory driver seat      
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors  
Eddie Bauer sport leather front bucket seats      
Electrochromic rearview mirror    
Electronic automatic temp control air conditioning    
Flow-through air ventilation
Front dome/map light w/door & liftgate courtesy switches
Front overhead console-inc: deluxe front map/reading lamps, compass, outside temp gauge, rear reading lamps  
Glove box w/color-keyed latch/lamp
Homelink universal garage door opener & Travelnote digital memo recorder    
Illuminated entry
Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: digital clock, 2-front/2-rear speakers      
Large bezel electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/compact disc-inc: digital clock, 24-watt amplifier, 2-front/2-rear speakers      
Large bezel MACH audio system w/cassette, compact disc-inc: digital clock, sub-woofer, 2-front/2-rear speakers, 290-watt peak pwr amplifier, digital signal processor    
Limited sport leather heated front bucket seats      
Low-series floor console      
Manual day/night rearview mirror    
Matching split-folding rear seat w/headrests
Message center-inc: low fuel & other warning messages    
Pwr accessory delay
Pwr antenna      
Pwr door locks w/illuminated controls, cargo area button
Pwr lock/unlock liftgate button
Pwr windows-inc: illuminated controls, "one-touch-down" driver window
Rear dome/map light  
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry-inc: 2-transmitters, color-keyed door keypad, autolock    
Remote keyless entry-inc: 2-transmitters, door keypad, autolock      
Retractable cargo area cover
Reversible cargo mat  
Securilock passive anti-theft system
Soft release parking brake
Speed control  
Sport cloth front bucket seats      
Tilt steering wheel  
Unique high-series floor console-inc: dual cup holders, armrest, rear radio/HVAC controls  
Warning chimes-inc: headlights-on, key-in-ignition, seat belt
MECHANICAL Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
(4) 15" deep dish cast aluminum wheels      
(4) 15" luxury cast aluminum wheels      
(4) 16" limited cast aluminum wheels      
(4) 16" machined aluminum wheels      
(5) P235/75R15SL all-terrain SBR OWL tires    
(5) P255/70R16 all-terrain SBR OWL tires    
21.0 gallon fuel tank
2510# capacity front/2900# capacity rear springs
2710# capacity front axle/3200# capacity rear axle
2710# capacity front/2950# capacity rear springs
2710# capacity front/3000# capacity rear springs  
2850# capacity front axle/3200# capacity rear axle
3500# trailer towing capacity rear bumper
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD  
4-wheel drive
4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V6 engine
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD
5.0L (302) SEFI V8 engine  
72 amp/hr (650-CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature
95-amp alternator
All wheel drive  
Brake/transmission shift interlock
Control-Trac part-time 4WD transfer case
Front/rear stabilizer bars
HD gas shock absorbers
Hood assist gas cylinders
Independent short & long arm front suspension w/torsion bar
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Rear wheel drive
Single-key system
Super engine cooling
Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire w/steel wheel
SAFETY Features
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Child safety rear door locks
Cross-cowl beam
Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags
Dual note horn
Front adjustable-height shoulder safety belts
Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts
Fuel pump inertia shutoff switch
Rear child seat tether anchor brackets
Side door intrusion beams

2001 Ford Explorer Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
400-WATT SINGLE ELEMENT ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
6-DISC REMOTE COMPACT DISC CHANGER  
CONVENIENCE GROUP -inc: cargo cover, privacy glass, remote keyless entry w/2 transmitters, speed control/tilt steering wheel      
DEEP DISH CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS (N/A w/47E Sport Group)      
ELECTROCHROMIC MIRROR & AUTOLAMP -inc: auto day/night rearview mirror, auto headlamps      
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE, COMPACT DISC -inc: 80-watt amp, clock    
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: 24-watt amp, clock      
FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAGS  
FRONT SEAT SIDE AIRBAGS (REQ: G_ Cloth Seats)      
HEATED FRONT SEAT DISCOUNT *CREDIT*      
HEATED FRONT SEATS    
HOMELINK W/TRAVELNOTE -inc: TravelNote digital memo recorder, HomeLink universal garage door opener      
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET
MACH AUDIO SYSTEM W/CASSETTE, COMPACT DISC -inc: 290-watt peak pwr amplifier, sub-woofer, clock, digital signal processor      
PRICED DORA
PWR MOONROOF W/SHADE -inc: front overhead console w/rear reading lamps  
REAR LOAD LEVELING    
REAR LOAD LEVELING (REQ: F_ Leather Seats)      
REGIONAL PROCESSING CODE      
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM  
RUNNING BOARDS (N/A w/47E Sport Group) *Deletes STD rocker moldings*      
SKID PLATES
TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG -inc: wiring harness, HD flasher, limited slip axle  
TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG -inc: wiring harness, HD flasher, limited slip axle (REQ: XD2 Axle)    
TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG -inc: wiring harness, HD flasher, limited slip axle (REQ: XD2 or XD4 Axle)  
TRAILER TOWING PREP PKG -inc: wiring harness, HD flasher, limited slip axle (REQ: XD4 Axle)      
XLS SPORT GROUP -inc: chrome steel wheels, elect AM/FM stereo radio w/compact disc, fog lamps, removable storage bag, side step bar, unique cloth captains chairs, XLS badge on door, wheellip moldings *GROSS*      
XLS SPORT GROUP DISCOUNT *DISCOUNT*      
XLT SPORT GROUP -inc: medium platinum wheellip moldings & front/rear bumpers, body-color grille, P255/70R16 all-terrain SBR OWL tires, 16" machined aluminum wheels, side step bars, unique door-mounted XLT badging *GROSS*      
XLT SPORT GROUP -inc: medium platinum wheellip moldings/front & rear bumpers/side step bars, color-keyed bodyside molding/grille, P255/ 70R16 all-terrain SBR OWL tires, 16" machined aluminum wheels, unique door-mounted XLT badging *GROSS*      
XLT SPORT GROUP SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*      
AXLE Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
3.55 AXLE RATIO    
3.73 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 428 Emissions)    
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL    
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 534 Trailer Towing Pkg)  
3.73 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99P Engine, 534 Trailer Towing Pkg)      
4.10 AXLE RATIO    
4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99E Engine)    
4.10 AXLE RATIO (REQ: 99E Engine, 47E XLT Sport Group)      
4.10 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 534 Trailer Towing Pkg)    
4.10 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99E Engine, 47E XLT Sport Group, 534 Trailer Towing Pkg)      
4.10 AXLE RATIO W/LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 99E Engine, 534 Trailer Towing Pkg)    
EMISSIONS Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS *Required on units for CA, ME, MA, NY or VT registration. Optional for Cross-Border States*
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped or sold to California Emission States dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard Emissions)
CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES PUBLIC SERVICE/ EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions)
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *Ensures that appropriate equipment is installed on the vehicle to permit satisfactory performance in high altitude areas*
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped to or sold by high altitude area dealers for registration in a non-high altitude area* (REQ: Standard or 422 Emissions)
NON-CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS/NON-CROSS-BORDER STATES DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STATES REGISTRATION *Required on all units ordered by dealers for California Emissions States registration when vehicle is being delivered to a non-California Emissions/non-Cross-Border States location. Vehicles must be registered in California Emissions States* (REQ: 422 Emissions)
STANDARD EMISSIONS
ENGINE Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
4.0L (245) SOHC SEFI V6 ENGINE (STD)
5.0L (302) SEFI V8 ENGINE (REQ: 44U Trans) *No longer orderable    
5.0L (302) SEFI V8 ENGINE (REQ: 44U Trans) *No longer orderable*      
5.0L (302) SEFI V8 ENGINE (STD) *No longer orderable*  
NOTE Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
** THIS VEHICLE IS NO LONGER ORDERABLE **
OPTION PKG Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: cargo cover, privacy glass, remote keyless entry, speed control, tilt steering wheel *GROSS*      
CONVENIENCE PKG SAVINGS *DISCOUNT*      
PAINT Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
ROCKER 2-TONE PAINT      
SOLID PAINT (STD)
WHITE PEARL TRICOAT PAINT      
RADIO Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
MACH AUDIO SYSTEM DISCOUNT *CREDIT*    
MACH AUDIO SYSTEM W/CASSETTE, COMPACT DISC -inc: 290-watt peak pwr amplifier, sub-woofer, clock, digital signal processor    
REGION Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
CALIFORNIA & SEATTLE REGION      
NATIONAL REGION      
SEAT TYPE Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
CLOTH FRONT CAPTAINS CHAIRS (STD)      
CLOTH FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: 6-way pwr driver seat, dual front pwr lumbar supports, floor console (STD)      
CLOTH SPORT FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 21A Side Airbags)      
LEATHER BUCKET SEAT DISCOUNT *CREDIT*      
LEATHER FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: dual 6-way pwr front seats, dual manual front lumbar supports, unique high series floor console      
LEATHER FRONT SPORT BUCKET SEATS -inc: dual 6-way pwr front seats, dual manual front lumbar supports, unique high series floor console (STD)      
LUXURY LEATHER BUCKET SEAT DISCOUNT *CREDIT*      
LUXURY LEATHER FRONT BUCKET SEATS -inc: dual 6-way pwr front seats, dual pwr front lumbar supports, 3-position driver seat memory (STD)      
UNIQUE CLOTH CAPTAINS CHAIRS (REQ: 66S XLS Sport Group)      
TIRES Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
P235/75R15SL ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (STD) *May be upgraded to P255/70R16 All-Terrain SBR OWL Tires at no charge beginning September 5, 2000*    
P255/70R16 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES (REQ: 47E Sport Group)      
P255/70R16 ALL-TERRAIN SBR OWL TIRES -inc: P255/70R16 spare tire (STD)    
TRANSMISSION Options
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (REQ: 99P Engine)  
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)  
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD)  
5-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) (REQ: 99E Engine)  

2001 Ford Explorer Technical Specifications

Brakes
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.3 x 1.02 11.3 x 1.02 11.3 x 1.02 11.3 x 1.02
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.2 x 0.47 11.2 x 0.47 11.2 x 0.47 11.2 x 0.47
Cargo Area Dimensions
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 41.9 41.9 41.9 41.9
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft) 81.8 81.8 81.8 81.8
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft) 42.6 42.6 42.6 42.6
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft)
Engine
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Displacement 4.0L/245 4.0L/245 4.0L/245 4.0L/245
Engine Type Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6 Gas V6
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 210 @ 5250 210 @ 5250 210 @ 5250 210 @ 5250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 240 @ 3250 240 @ 3250 240 @ 3250 240 @ 3250
Exterior Dimensions
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Height, Overall (in) 67.7 67.7 67.7 67.7
Wheelbase (in) 111.6 111.6 111.6 111.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.2 70.2 70.2 70.2
Fuel Tank
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 21.0 21.0 21.0 21.0
Steering
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.3 37.3 37.3 37.3
Tires
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Front Tire Size P235/75R15 P235/75R15 P255/70R16 P255/70R16
Rear Tire Size P235/75R15 P235/75R15 P255/70R16 P255/70R16
Transmission
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD, Automatic w/OD,
Trans Type 4 4 4 4
Vehicle
XLS XLT Eddie Bauer Limited
Front Head Room (in) 39.9 39.9 39.9 39.9
Front Leg Room (in) 42.4 42.4 42.4 42.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.7 56.7 56.7 56.7
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Second Head Room (in) 39.3 39.3 39.3 39.3
Second Leg Room (in) 36.8 36.8 36.8 36.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.8 56.8 56.8 56.8

2001 Ford Explorer Safety Features

Safety Features
Driver & front passenger "Second Generation" airbags
4-wheel anti-lock braking system
Front/rear outboard 3-point safety belts
Front adjustable-height shoulder safety belts
Child safety rear door locks
Rear child seat tether anchor brackets
Side door intrusion beams
Cross-cowl beam
Fuel pump inertia shutoff switch
Dual note horn
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).