2001 Ford Excursion

■ Significantly worse — known issue year

2001 Ford Excursion
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 209 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1997	1
1998	0
1999	7
2000	533
2001	209
2002	129
2003	106
2004	95
2005	65
2010	1

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

TIRES 28%

28% of complaints: tires — 58 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASH

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WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARD RAIL. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC CHANGE TIRE. CAUSE OF BLOW OUT IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

NHTSA ODI report, 20030107

WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARD RAIL. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC CHANGED TIRE. CAUSE OF BLOW OUT IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030107

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 21%

21% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and diesel.

FIRE

POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 21 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASH FIRE INJURY

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, IT ROLLED AWAY INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT THE ENGINE STARTED. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A RESIDENTIAL MAILBOX AND A MOBILE TRAILER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140805

DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF VEHICLE UNDERSIDE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. DRIVER WAS DIRECTED BY OTHERS TO PULL OVER, AND FIRE WAS PUT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER.

NHTSA ODI report, 20011106

SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

SUSPENSION 7%

7% of complaints: suspension — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH

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TRUCK KEEPS PULLING AND JUMPING ACROSS LANES AT SPEEDS OF 50 IT HAS BEEN AT FREEDOM FORD 3TIMES AND THE LAST TIME HAD AN ACCIDENT HITTING INTO A TRACTOR TRAILOR AS IT JUMPED FROM RIGHT LANE TO LEFT SMASHING MY MIRROR AND DOOR I USE THIS VECH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020130

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 209

I 20010302 — EA (closed 20030819)

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

R 20010319 — air bags

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE F

Campaign 01V082000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010725 — seat belts

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES

Campaign 01V227001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010820 — visibility

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHE

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS

Campaign 01V258000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040223 — EA (closed 20050210)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)

I 20041022 — RQ (closed 20050217)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

I 20050217 — EA (closed 20050706)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

I 20060227 — PE (closed 20060623)

ENGINE STALLING

R 20060807 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05

Campaign 06V286000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20071229 — engine and engine cooling

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 07V553000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford Excursion — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for tires issues (58 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (44 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (21 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 01V082000 (air bags) has been completed.
Verify recall 01V227001 (seat belts) has been completed.
Verify recall 01V258000 (visibility) has been completed.
Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 07V553000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ● 2004 ● 2003

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ● 2002 ● 2003

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford Excursion reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Ford Excursion is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Excursion?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 28% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Excursion have?

7 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.