The Lemon Index2001 Ford Expedition.
The 2001 Ford Expedition is about average by owner complaints: 187 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 93, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about tires, it has 10 recalls, and it gets 13 to 16 mpg combined. The best Ford Expedition year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 578 owner complaints, owners reported:
Older model year: fewer owners filed complaints back then, so treat the score as rough.
Every Ford Expedition year. 2001 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 59K to 127K miles on the car (374 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
- engine complaints mostly came at 75K–130K miles
- electrical complaints mostly came at 65K–108K miles
- speed control complaints mostly came at 60K–136K miles
Recalls 10
- lights 2006
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.
- lights 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- fuel system, gasoline 2006
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.
Show all 10 recalls
- speed control 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
- body structure 2003
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.
- visibility 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS.
- seat belts 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS.
- tires 2001
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT.
- airbags 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
- equipment 2000
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 G…
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Ford told dealers about
Ford sent dealers 146 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Owner notification informing owners that their transmission could be damaged internally and,…
- Clunk noise during the 2-1 downshift
- Some vehicles equipped with 4r100 transmission, having a transmission build date between…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Government investigations
- ClosedSpark plug ejection from cylinder head2005–2006
- ClosedFront seat belt buckle assembly2005
- ClosedEngine compartment fires2005–2006
- ClosedWindshield leak causes electric failures2005–2006
NHTSA looks into a problem when enough owners report it. Many end in a recall.
Safety
Crash stars (older test): front ★★★★★ · side — · rollover ★★☆☆☆
Fuel cost and engines
About $4000–4950 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl.
In owners' words
This vehicle has goodyear tires as standard equipment. While driving at 30 mph right rear tire exploded into a tread separation causing vehicle to lose control. Please add more information about the tire.
2001 Ford Expedition owner · NHTSA complaint 882107
More owner reports
Consumer is requesting reimbursement for the recalled firestone tires that were replaced.(no other tire info given)
NHTSA complaint 565301
Vehicle's right rear tire had a blow out while driving without cause.
NHTSA complaint 10018164
Quick answers
Is the 2001 Ford Expedition reliable?
About average by government complaints. It drew about the average number of complaints filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 93; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Ford Expedition year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2001 Ford Expedition problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are tires (25%), transmission & drivetrain (13%) and speed control (13%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Expedition have?
10 safety recalls (latest: lights). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2001 Ford Expedition get?
13 to 16 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
At what mileage do 2001 Ford Expedition problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 59,000 and 127,600 miles. The middle report was at 90,500 miles, from 374 complaints.
Does the 2001 Ford Expedition have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 13% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2001 Ford Expedition cost in fuel a year?
About $4000 to $4950 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2001 Ford Expedition have?
4.6L 8-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl.
What Ford Expedition year is better than the 2001?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2012 and 2013.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works