Complaints
240
Crashes
19
Fires
20
Injuries
14
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Ford Excursion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#131 complaints
Tire Defects
Avg mileage:56,319 mi
Crash-related:4
#217 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Avg mileage:100,759 mi
#315 complaints
Tires:Tread/Belt
Avg mileage:42,203 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford Excursion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Defects | 31 | 4 | — | 56,319 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 17 | — | — | 100,759 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 15 | — | — | 42,203 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 14 | — | 1 | 41,626 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 10 | — | — | 96,874 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | 2 | — | 27,756 mi | |
| Tires:Sidewall | 10 | — | — | 43,600 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 9 | — | 4 | 107,600 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 1 | 2 | 75,534 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 8 | — | — | 119,982 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 2 | 114,651 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 7 | — | 1 | 79,427 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 6 | 5 | — | 154,000 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 6 | 1 | — | 44,824 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | — | 1 | 107,750 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | 114,500 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Body Structure | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other Equipment | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — |
Tire Defects
31
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,319
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
17
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,759
Tires:Tread/Belt
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,203
Automatic Transmission
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
41,626
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,874
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
27,756
Tires:Sidewall
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,600
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
107,600
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
75,534
Engine Problems
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,982
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
114,651
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
79,427
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
154,000
Hydraulic Brakes
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
44,824
Steering Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
107,750
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,500
Seat Belt Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Latches / Locks
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2001 Ford Excursion — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Ford Excursion reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Ford Excursion has 240 NHTSA complaints, 19 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tire Defects with 31 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Ford Excursion?
Top reported problems: Tire Defects (31 complaints, avg 56,319 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (17 complaints, avg 100,759 mi); Tires:Tread/Belt (15 complaints, avg 42,203 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Ford Excursion?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 74,914 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Ford Excursion?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Ford Excursion include 19 crash-related reports, 20 fire reports, 14 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Ford Excursion have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Ford Excursion as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Ford Excursion?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Excursion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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