Complaints
739
Crashes
49
Fires
103
Injuries
75
Fatalities
5
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Ford Expedition Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#183 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:106,668 mi
Fires:18
#271 complaints
Unintended Acceleration
Avg mileage:116,193 mi
Crash-related:8
Fires:24
#363 complaints
Engine & Cooling
Avg mileage:113,717 mi
Fires:16
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford Expedition.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 83 | — | 18 | 106,668 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 71 | 8 | 24 | 116,193 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 63 | — | 16 | 113,717 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 46 | — | 6 | 97,921 mi | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 28 | 1 | — | 35,500 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 24 | 2 | — | 63,707 mi | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 24 | — | 18 | 74,274 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 23 | 1 | — | 48,408 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 19 | — | — | 80,403 mi | |
| Structural Problems | 16 | — | — | 88,607 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | 1 | 2 | 173,880 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 14 | 1 | — | 138,089 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 12 | — | — | 55,022 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 12 | — | 3 | 93,489 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 12 | 2 | — | 127,551 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 10 | — | — | 96,172 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 10 | 1 | — | 57,333 mi | |
| Airbags | 9 | 5 | — | 115,976 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 8 | — | — | 65,080 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 7 | 7 | 1 | 50,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 7 | — | 5 | 67,600 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | 1 | — | 101,422 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Rear/Other | 7 | — | — | 38,000 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | 2 | — | 127,636 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 6 | — | — | 47,600 mi | |
| Visibility | 6 | — | — | 95,450 mi | |
| Wiring & Fuses | 5 | — | — | 75,952 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | — | — | 82,250 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 5 | — | — | 121,688 mi |
Electrical Faults
83
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
18
Avg Miles
106,668
Unintended Acceleration
71
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
24
Avg Miles
116,193
Engine & Cooling
63
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
16
Avg Miles
113,717
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
46
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
97,921
Tires:Tread/Belt
28
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,500
Tire Defects
24
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,707
Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
18
Avg Miles
74,274
Automatic Transmission
23
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,408
Visibility:Windshield
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
80,403
Structural Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
88,607
Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
173,880
Seat Belt Issues
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,089
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,022
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
93,489
Suspension Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,551
Gasoline Fuel System
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,172
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,333
Airbags
9
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,976
Electrical System:Ignition
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,080
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
50,000
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
67,600
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,422
Seat Belts:Rear/Other
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,000
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,636
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,600
Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,450
Wiring & Fuses
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,952
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,250
Headlight/Taillight Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,688
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2001 Ford Expedition — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2001 Ford Expedition reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2001 Ford Expedition has 739 NHTSA complaints, 49 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 83 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Ford Expedition?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (83 complaints, avg 106,668 mi); Unintended Acceleration (71 complaints, avg 116,193 mi); Engine & Cooling (63 complaints, avg 113,717 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 Expedition?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 94,545 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 Expedition?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Ford Expedition include 49 crash-related reports, 103 fire reports, 75 injuries, and 5 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 Expedition have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Ford Expedition 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 Expedition?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Expedition reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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