2001 Ford Explorer ChassisFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Component Locations

COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component Location
Auxiliary Relay Box No. 2 Above Left Rear Wheelwell
Battery Junction Block Left Side Of Engine Compartment, At Fender Apron
Central Junction Box Behind Left Side Of Instrument Panel
Door Lock Relay In Auxiliary Relay Box No. 2
Door Unlock Relay In Auxiliary Relay Box No. 2
Driver Door Unlock Relay In Auxiliary Relay Box No. 2
Driver Seat Module Below Left Front Seat
Generic Electronic Module Behind Center Of Instrument Panel
Keypad Assembly On Outside Of Left Front Door, Above Door Handle
Master Window/Door Lock Control Switch Mounted In Left Door Panel
Remote Anti-Theft Personality Module Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel
Factory Service Tools

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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