MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford Excursion

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2001 Ford Excursion
BUILT 2026-10-10

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
209
Recalls
7

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Tires

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2001: 209 complaints 2001 209 2002: 129 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2005: 65 complaints 2005 2010: 1 complaint
1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2000 2001: 209 complaints 2001 209 2002: 129 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2004 2005: 65 complaints 2005 2010: 1 complaint 2010
1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2000 2001: 209 complaints 2001 209 2002: 129 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2004 2005: 65 complaints 2005 2010: 1 complaint 2010

2001: 209 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19971
19980
19997
2000533
2001209
2002129
2003106
200495
200565
20101

Known problem areas

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

Tires

28% · 58 reports

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.…

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-01-07

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, 2003-01-07

Engine and engine cooling

21% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing engine and diesel.

FIRE

Power train

10% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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, 2014-08-05

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, 2001-11-06

Service brakes

8% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Suspension

7% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing front and rear.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2002-01-30

Safety timeline

7 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2001Complaint volume 209 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. I
    2001-03-02Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-19 Sector shaft fractures
  3. R
    2001-03-19Air bags01V082000 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…

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  4. R
    2001-07-25Seat belts01V227001 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…

    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…

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  5. R
    2001-08-20Visibility01V258000 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…

    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.…

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    2004-02-23Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-10 Accelerator pedal sensor (Etc)
  7. I
    2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  8. I
    2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  9. I
    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
  10. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  11. I
    2006-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-06-23 Engine stalling
  12. R
    2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 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…

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  13. R
    2007-12-29Engine and engine cooling07V553000 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.

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  14. R
    2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 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…

    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.

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  15. R
    2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Ford Excursion — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 58 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 21 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V082000 · Air bags
  • Recall 01V227001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
  • Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 07V553000 · Engine and engine cooling
  • Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
  • Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
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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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.