2001 FORD EXPEDITION Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Ford Expedition. This model year has 612 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Engine Problems.
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Worst 2001 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Unintended Acceleration
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford Expedition. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Problems | 144 | 1 | 27 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 123 | — | 26 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 104 | 12 | 43 | — | |
| Tire Issues | 63 | 4 | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 42 | 4 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 42 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 38 | 4 | 1 | — | |
| Structural Problems | 25 | — | 1 | — | |
| Brake System | 24 | 3 | 1 | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 24 | 4 | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 21 | 2 | 3 | — | |
| Fuel System | 21 | — | 1 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 19 | 12 | 2 | — | |
| Gasoline | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment | 19 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 14 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Air | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electric | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Parking-Brake Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Child Seat | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2001 Ford Expedition. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
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Air Bags did not deploy Impact directly to drivers side of vehicle the other car was going 55 MPH caused me the driver to hit my head on the window hard. I was informed the air bags should have deployed by officer on site.
Front brake hose metal crimp completely rusted causing brake hose separation and failure. Design has rubber boot over crimp which actually retains moisture over many years. Boot may be intended to reduce stress at joint of metal to hose but actually enhanced failure mode. Drivers…
Driver seatbelt- Randomly releases from buckle when driving. Happened about 3-4 times already.
On the second row seat, passenger side door will not open using the door handle with the child safety switch in lock or unlock position. It will open from the outside handle. This is a safety concern. In case accident happen or fire in the vehicle occurs, the second and third ro…
Vehical burst into flames seems on passenger side under the hood...Had been parked all day. No one around or injured. Vehical is a total loss.
I gave a friend a ride to Wal mart in my 2001 Expedition to buy some power steering fluid, luckily I parked over by the automotive section. I turned it off and waited in vehicle till he returned, about 7 or 8 minutes. I started the engine, grabbed the brake and dropped it in reve…
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED HEAD LIGHT DUE TO A CRACKED PLUG ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE WAS IN A FAST-FOOD DRIVE THROUGH WHEN THE SMOKE AND SUBSEQUENT FLAMES WERE SEEN. DUE TO AGE OF THE VEHICLE THE TASK OF CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB WAS FARMED OUT TO LOCAL OIL CHA…
MY VEHICLE YEAR,MAKE,AND MODEL HAS MULTIPLE MANUFACTURER RECALLS PERTAINING TO MY SPECIFIC VEHICLES VIN NUMBER. I HAVE 0 UNREPAIRED RECALLS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN ASSESSED AND HAS HAD ZERO COMPONENTS REPLACED UNDER RECALLS FOR SPECIFIC COMPONENTS. EACH AND EVERY RECALLED COMPONEN…
GOING TO MICHIGAN FROM TENNESSEE, DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHAT'S MY FORD EXPEDITION TRIDENT MOTOR V8 HEARD A POPPING SOUND AND ALMOST GOT IN AN ACCIDENT AND FOUND OUT ONCE AGAIN THE SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT OF THE MOTOR AGAIN WITH MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLEE IT'S A 2001 AND I THINK Y…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN HIS APARTMENT COMPLEX, HIS VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD HEARD A LOUD BOOM FROM INSIDE WHICH PROMPTED HIM TO CHECK ON HIS VEHICLE. …
FYI MY 2001 FORD EXPEDITION IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME SOFT BRAKE PROBLEM THAT WARRANTED THEM TO ISSUE RECALL #19S54. I HAVE CHANGED THE BRAKES AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS . FORD NEEDS TO INCLUDE THE 2001 EXPEDITIONS IN THIS RECALL. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO STOP THIS HEAVY VEHICLE WITH…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WOULD UNLATCH ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT CALLED RAMP MOTORS (4869 NESCONSET HWY, PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY 11776, 631-473…
FUSES BLOWING AS SOON AS PUT IN BOX. SMOKE COMING FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BACK INJURY, WHI…
#1 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF BLOCK HEAD. EJECTED FUEL WHILE ENGINE RUNNING.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SEAT BELT RANDOMLY UNLATCHED FROM THE BUCKLE EVERYDAY. THE WARNING INDICATOR CHIME AND THE ACTUAL INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR APPROXIMATELY THIRTY DAYS. THE VEHICL…
WINDSHIELD LEAKING - CAUSING ELECTRICAL BOX TO SHORT OUT AND THEREFORE EVERYTHING ELECTRIAL MALFUNCTION - ITEMS COME ON GOING DOWN THE ROAD WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING - DANGEROUS
THE HORN DOESN'T WORK AT ALL EVEN WHEN LOCKING WITH THE KEYLESS FOB. CRUISE CONTROL DOESN'T SEEM TO WORK AT ALL. I CAN ENGAGE THE E-BRAKE AND THE LIGHT WON'T TURN ON IN MY DASH. NONE OF THE CONTROLS ON MY STEERING WHEEL WORK AT ALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ON FIRE. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND TH…
THE CHECK SUSPENSION LIGHT IS ON AND I NOTICED EVERY EXPEDITION IN THIS YEAR RANGE HAS SUSPENSION PROBLEMS AND THE WIREING SOMETIMES THE RADIO WILL GO OFF AND THE LIGHTS ON DASH AND SPEEDOMETER LIGHTS WILL SHUT OFF.
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2001 Ford Expedition.
Recalls for 2001 Ford Expedition
10 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford Expedition. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
2001 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Ford Expedition reliable?▾
Severe Issues. The 2001 Ford Expedition has 612 NHTSA owner complaints, 40 crash-related, and 10 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Engine Problems (144 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Expedition?▾
#1: Engine Problems (144 complaints). #2: Electrical Faults (123 complaints). #3: Unintended Acceleration (104 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Ford Expedition?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2001 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2001 Ford Expedition has 40 crash-related complaints and 97 fire reports out of 612 total NHTSA complaints. 66 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2001 Ford Expedition have any recalls?▾
Yes — 10 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2001 Ford Expedition. The largest issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.
Should I buy a 2001 Ford Expedition?▾
The 2001 Ford Expedition has severe issues — review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Engine Problems issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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