MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford Expedition

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2001 Ford Expedition
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
578
Recalls
10

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
6

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

21% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 853 complaints 1998: 836 complaints 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2001: 578 complaints 2001 578 2002: 340 complaints 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 296 complaints 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 215 complaints 2007 2008: 146 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 118 complaints 2012 2013: 92 complaints 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2017: 357 complaints 2017 2018: 376 complaints 2019: 503 complaints 2020: 410 complaints 2021: 236 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2025: 37 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 0 complaints 2027
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 853 complaints 1998: 836 complaints 1998 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2001: 578 complaints 2001 578 2002: 340 complaints 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 296 complaints 2004 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2007: 215 complaints 2007 2008: 146 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 118 complaints 2013: 92 complaints 2013 2014: 71 complaints 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2016 2017: 357 complaints 2018: 376 complaints 2019: 503 complaints 2019 2020: 410 complaints 2021: 236 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2025: 37 complaints 2025 2026: 10 complaints 2027: 0 complaints
1991: 1 complaint 1991 1993: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 853 complaints 1998: 836 complaints 1998 1999: 946 complaints 2000: 890 complaints 2001: 578 complaints 2001 578 2002: 340 complaints 2003: 615 complaints 2004: 296 complaints 2004 2005: 315 complaints 2006: 299 complaints 2006 2007: 215 complaints 2008: 146 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 58 complaints 2010 2011: 71 complaints 2012: 118 complaints 2012 2013: 92 complaints 2014: 71 complaints 2014 2015: 164 complaints 2016: 216 complaints 2016 2017: 357 complaints 2018: 376 complaints 2018 2019: 503 complaints 2020: 410 complaints 2020 2021: 236 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2022 2023: 65 complaints 2024: 77 complaints 2024 2025: 37 complaints 2026: 10 complaints 2026 2027: 0 complaints

2001: 578 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19911
19931
19944
19951
19963
1997853
1998836
1999946
2000890
2001578
2002340
2003615
2004296
2005315
2006299
2007215
2008146
200928
201058
201171
2012118
201392
201471
2015164
2016216
2017357
2018376
2019503
2020410
2021236
2022112
202365
202477
202537
202610
20270

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

21% · 124 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and ignition.

FIREINJURY
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THe component was the speed control deactivation switch Manufacturer Recall Number 05S28 NHTSA Recall Number05V017000 Recall Status Recall Incomplete. It is unknown if the part is available for inspection but the vehicle is.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-02

Also filed under Vehicle speed control and service brakes

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-10-27

Engine and engine cooling

21% · 124 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIREINJURY

Vehicle speed control

17% · 101 reports

Most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-26

Vehicle was havin jerkin issues and check engine light was on, took to shop and it was about to blow out the spark plug, I was lucky and caught it and got it replaced but I have done research and seen that many others haven't been and that this is...

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-16

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

When fot released accelerator, accelerator stuck and vehicle continued gaining sped. Despite placing transmision in park and engaging parking brake, there was no response.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-16

Tires

10% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASHINJURY
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While driving, the left rear tire tread separated causing the consumer to lose control, which resulted in the vehicle rolling over once. The consumer was injured. General tire grabber aw (Lawyer harvey friedman on behalf of client)

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-22

Visibility

8% · 46 reports

Most commonly citing windshield and windshield wiper/washer.

INJURY

Safety timeline

10 recalls · 6 investigations · oldest first

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    2001Complaint volume 578 complaints filed for this model year.
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    2001-03-06Equipment00V396000 Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems." The affected…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that…

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    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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    2001-06-04Tires01X001000 This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Equipment description: Ford is replacing all firestone…

    Remedy: The replacement/reimbursement program for this campaign expired on March 31, 2002. However, customers can contact Ford at 1-877-917-3673 or go on-line to www.Ford.com for possible assistance.

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    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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    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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    2003-03-07Structure03V094000 Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc.…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and…

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    2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
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    2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
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    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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    2005-06-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-10-13 Electrical system failure
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    2005-09-12Vehicle speed control05V388000 On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

    Remedy: By letter dated September 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed…

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    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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    2005-10-13Engineering analysisClosed 2006-12-06 Windshield leak causes electric failures
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    2006-07-28Exterior lighting06E067000 Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 331-1129L-asn and 331-1129R-asn, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to…

    Remedy: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on July 28, 2006. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.

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    2006-08-01Exterior lighting06E060000 Certain aai motorsports combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above list passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the…

    Remedy: Aai motorsports will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2006. Owners may contact aai motorsports at 909-923-9188.

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    2006-08-04Fuel system, gasoline06E056000 Certain aftermarket fuel filters sold under the purolator brand name, p/n F65277, shipped from January 16 through June 2, 2006, for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Due to incorrect…

    Remedy: Ufi will notify owners and replace the filters free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2006. Owners may contact ufi filters USA at 800-230-5876.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Ford Expedition — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 124 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 124 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 101 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V396000 · Equipment
  • Recall 01V082000 · Air bags
  • Recall 01X001000 · Tires
  • Recall 01V227001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
  • Recall 03V094000 · Structure
  • Recall 05V388000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 06E067000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E060000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 06E056000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford Expedition reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Ford Expedition is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Expedition?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Expedition have?
10 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.