2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD FFV
The 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD FFV is a flex-fuel SUV. It has a 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine producing 160 hp (119 kW), with a 5-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 8.5 seconds and top speed is 109 mph (175 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT 2WD FFV
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed August 31, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Ford | Model | Explorer Sport 2WD FFV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2001 | Version / Trim | Ford 2001 Explorer Sport 2WD FFV |
| Body Style | SUV | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Oxford White, Black, Silver Metallic, Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Toreador Red Metallic, Bright Red, True Blue Metallic, Arizona Beige Metallic, Dark Blue Pearl |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) | Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
| Engine | 4.0L 6-cyl | Engine Size | 4,000 cc |
| Power | 160 hp / 119 kW | Torque | 228 Nm / 168 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 8.5 sec | Top Speed | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 15 mpg city / 20 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,998 mm | Kerb Weight | 2,034 kg (4,484 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2001 SUVS
Compared with other 2001 SUVs in our database, its 160 hp is 12% less than the average 2001 SUV (181 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 0.5 seconds quicker than average, and it is 14% heavier than the typical SUV.
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD FFV | Average 2001 SUVs | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 160 hp | 181 hp (51 cars) | -12% |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 229 Nm (51 cars) | — |
| 0–60 mph | 8.5 s | 9.0 s (46 cars) | -6% |
| Top speed | 109 mph | 112 mph (46 cars) | -3% |
| Kerb weight | 2,034 kg | 1,786 kg (63 cars) | +14% |
| Engine size | 4,000 cc | 3,103 cc (61 cars) | +29% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2001 SUVs with similar power to the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD FFV.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Explorer Sport 2WD FFV | 160 hp | 8.5 s | 2,034 kg |
| 2001 Toyota Highlander 2WD | 155 hp | 9.5 s | 1,760 kg |
| 2001 Nissan Pathfinder 2WD | 168 hp | 9.0 s | 1,900 kg |
| 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe 2WD | 149 hp | 9.0 s | 1,620 kg |
| 2001 Honda CR-V 2WD | 147 hp | 8.5 s | 1,600 kg |