Either the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 ( the 8th " character " of the VIN is an " E "
or the 5.0 liter , V8 ( VIN " P " )
The 2001 Ford Explorer has a V6 engine.
The 2001 Ford Explorer has a 4.0 L base engine size.
The 2001 Ford Explorer's engine produces 210 hp @ 5250 rpm.
The 2001 Ford Explorer's engine produces 240 ft-lbs. @ 3250 rpm.
Yes it should fit.
On a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac , 4.0 ( the engine oil pump is INSIDE the engine oil pan )
To reseal the engine oil pan on a 2001 Ford Explorer 4X4 with the 4.0 engine would cost aprox $200 parts and labor.Same vehicle with the 5.0 engine would cost aprox $1250 parts and labor.
For a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac : There are ( 6 spark plugs ) for your 4.0 liter V6 engine
Bank 1 is the passenger side of the engine ( V6 and V8 ) in a 2001 Ford Explorer Sensor 1 would be close to the engine before the exhaust enters the catalytic converter
For a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport : ( 5.0 U.S. quarts / 4.7 litres of 5W-30 engine oil , with engine oil filter change )
According to the 2001 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : The automatic transmissions are : For the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine ( 5R55E ) For the 5.0 liter V8 engine ( 4R70W )
( 5.0 US. quarts / 4.7 liters ) with engine oil filter change For the 4.0 liter V6 engine in a 2001 Ford EXPLORER ( 5W-30 PREFERRED )