The service and repair manual for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — the 4.0L V6 engine, 1 trim. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Ford published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2001 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 4.0L V6 — SOHC |
| Trims | Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door |
| Other 2001 Explorer Sport Trac variants | Explorer → · Explorer Sport → |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 229 complaints · 164 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 98
- General Information 1,492
- Accessories & Equipment 358
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 196
- Body & Frame 187
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 193
- Restraints 524
- Drivelines & Axles 104
- Steering 71
- Electrical 174
- Suspension 74
- Engine Mechanical 83
- Transmission 354
- Engine Performance 361
- RPM should be 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac
- Vehicle Speed Control — cables · 03V280000On 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.
- Seats — front assembly › recliner · 03V281000On 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.
Owners have filed 229 complaints and Ford has issued 164 technical service bulletins for the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac manual
Is this manual specific to the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2001 model year, covering the 4.0L V6 across the Base Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Ford published for this year.
What 2001 Explorer Sport Trac problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2001 Explorer Sport Trac, covering vehicle speed control, seats. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Ford dealers.
Does it include 2001 Explorer Sport Trac wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2001 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $42.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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