2001 ford explorer cranking problems

Asked by Pbrewer Apr 25, 2018 at 12:42 PM about the 2001 Ford Explorer

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2001 ford explorer,  will not crank . Theft light is
on. Tried unhooking battery, turning key trick,
moving the shifter. What else can I do? Help
please.

1 Answer

74,200

My daughter has a 99 explorer. On her's you can cycle the lock,unlock back and forth a couple of times, ending up on lock while seated in the vehicle WITH THE DOOR CLOSED and it will start.

Your Answer:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2001 Ford Explorer

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    31,060
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,890
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,340
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
6,440 Great Deals out of 163,201 listings starting at $993
Used Ford Expedition
1,111 Great Deals out of 36,309 listings starting at $1,575
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,360 Great Deals out of 34,684 listings starting at $1,550
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,445 Great Deals out of 51,541 listings starting at $1,295
Used Toyota Highlander
1,343 Great Deals out of 14,735 listings starting at $1,500
Used Dodge Durango
889 Great Deals out of 22,766 listings starting at $850
Used Toyota 4Runner
999 Great Deals out of 11,168 listings starting at $3,450
Used Ford Escape
1,911 Great Deals out of 57,498 listings starting at $300
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,177 Great Deals out of 122,084 listings starting at $1,999
Used GMC Yukon
630 Great Deals out of 15,785 listings starting at $3,980

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Ford Explorer For Sale
57 Great Deals out of 4,535 listings starting at $29,000
2023 Ford Explorer For Sale
207 Great Deals out of 2,790 listings starting at $21,594
2022 Ford Explorer For Sale
431 Great Deals out of 4,506 listings starting at $12,950
2021 Ford Explorer For Sale
440 Great Deals out of 5,426 listings starting at $11,400
2020 Ford Explorer For Sale
284 Great Deals out of 3,133 listings starting at $12,950

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.