Model year record

2001 Ford Expedition

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 746 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V388000

Vehicle speed control

Component: Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-09-07
Owners notified: 2005-09-12

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer 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 CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V094000

Structure

Component: Structure
Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Vehicles affected: 3,674
Reported to NHTSA: 2003-03-07
Owners notified: 2003-03-07

Defect description

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. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

Safety risk

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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 DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V258000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,083,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-08-08
Owners notified: 2001-08-20

Defect description

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 OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.

Safety risk

LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer 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 WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V227001

Seat belts: front: buckle assembly

Component: Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 1,400,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-07-16
Owners notified: 2001-07-25

Defect description

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 SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Manufacturer 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 TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V082000

Air bags: frontal

Component: Air bags: frontal
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 268
Reported to NHTSA: 2001-03-12
Owners notified: 2001-03-19

Defect description

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

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, OR A BURN INJURY.

Manufacturer 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 FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V396000

Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual

Component: Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 495,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2000-11-28
Owners notified: 2001-03-06

Defect description

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 EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES, AND DO NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THESE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE F150 SC OWNER GUIDES DO NOT PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE TAURUS/SABLE OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE CENTER REAR SEATING POSITION AS HAVING LATCH COMPATIBLE LOWER ANCHORAGES.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Manufacturer 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 IF THEY PREFER, THEIR DEALER WILL AFFIX THE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	85	95,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	73	117,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling	63	105,569 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	46	95,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt	28	38,500 mi
Tires	24	56,325 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control	24	75,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	23	45,700 mi
Unknown or other	19	80,000 mi
Visibility: windshield	19	79,500 mi
Structure	16	86,000 mi
Engine	15	187,000 mi
Seat belts	14	140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	12	53,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	12	80,452 mi
Suspension	12	127,510 mi
Air bags	10	85,327 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	10	110,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly	10	62,000 mi
Service brakes	9	125,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition	8	75,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	7	30,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood	7	84,000 mi
Power train	7	110,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other	7	39,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	6	47,600 mi
Visibility	6	89,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers	5	69,300 mi
Equipment	5	72,000 mi
Exterior lighting	5	107,750 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	5	69,800 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	4	33,500 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	4	31,896 mi
Seat belts: front	4	200,000 mi
Steering	4	162,000 mi
Tires: sidewall	4	2,400 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal	4	6,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	4	69,300 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	4	98,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	3	30,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system	3	30,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	3	69,800 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor	3	30,800 mi
Structure: body	3	75,000 mi
Structure: body: door	3	—
Suspension: front	3	—
Suspension: front: wheel bearing	3	37,635 mi
Visibility/wiper	3	112,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor	3	80,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring	3	65,809 mi
Wheels: hub	3	47,600 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	3	—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module	2	69,300 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	2	63,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring	2	150 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	2	119,000 mi
Equipment: electrical	2	25 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.	2	—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer	2	39,263 mi
Fuel system, other	2	55,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	2	214,800 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint	2	55,583 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor	2	92,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages	2	40,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system	2	22,000 mi
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire	2	60,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module	1	118,166 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module	1	92,000 mi
Air bags: side/window	1	120,000 mi
Child seat	1	—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery	1	25 mi
Electrical system: horn	1	80,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe	1	98,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	1	—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices	1	—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch	1	69,300 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch	1	101,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system	1	68,780 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery	1	1,200 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	1	32,500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	1	—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting	1	180,000 mi
Interior lighting	1	80,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	1	140,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)	1	—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)	1	22,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch	1	—
Power train: driveline: differential unit	1	34,289 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft	1	—
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly	1	91,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage	1	—
Seats	1	—
Service brakes, air	1	22,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module	1	80,000 mi
Service brakes, electric	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	30,800 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm	1	55,583 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly	1	68,560 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	1	100,147 mi
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments	1	—
Structure: frame and members	1	112,325 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber	1	—
Suspension: front: springs: air suspension: springs/bags	1	—
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar	1	144,024 mi
Suspension: rear	1	208,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs	1	24,768 mi
Tires: markings	1	—
Vehicle speed control: linkages	1	—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core	1	—
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer	1	140,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly	1	87,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages	1	60,000 mi
Wheels	1	37,635 mi

The 2000 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2002 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.