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Model Year Problem Record

Ford Expedition 2001 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2001 Ford Expedition: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

578Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
6Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
15Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
155Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Engine139 complaints

139 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System124 complaints

124 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control101 complaints

101 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 05V388000.

Tires59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility49 complaints

49 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V258000.

Power Train41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts38 complaints

38 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V227001.

Brakes26 complaints

26 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V094000.

Suspension23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other19 complaints

19 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 01V082000.

Equipment17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V396000.

Lighting9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V396000Reported November 28, 2000 - 495,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment. Recall covering the equipment system, reported to NHTSA on November 28, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 495,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V082000Reported March 12, 2001 - 268 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 268 vehicles across all affected models.

01V227001Reported July 16, 2001 - 1,400,000 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 1,400,000 vehicles across all affected models.

01V258000Reported August 8, 2001 - 1,083,000 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on August 8, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 1,083,000 vehicles across all affected models.

03V094000Reported March 7, 2003 - 3,674 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Structure. Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on March 7, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 3,674 vehicles across all affected models.

05V388000Reported September 7, 2005 - 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle Speed Control. Recall covering the vehicle speed control system, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 4,500,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

DP05005Opened September 22, 2005 - Closed January 4, 2006

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05004Opened February 17, 2005 - Closed July 6, 2005

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05004Opened February 17, 2005 - Closed July 6, 2005

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05005Opened March 22, 2005 - Closed August 2, 2006

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES. Resulted in recall campaign 05V388000.

EA05015Opened October 13, 2005 - Closed December 6, 2006

WINDSHIELD LEAK CAUSES ELECTRIC FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05015Opened October 13, 2005 - Closed December 6, 2006

WINDSHIELD LEAK CAUSES ELECTRIC FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

EA05015Opened October 13, 2005 - Closed December 6, 2006

WINDSHIELD LEAK CAUSES ELECTRIC FAILURES. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05033Opened June 15, 2005 - Closed October 13, 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05033Opened June 15, 2005 - Closed October 13, 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE05033Opened June 15, 2005 - Closed October 13, 2005

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

RQ04011Opened October 22, 2004 - Closed February 17, 2005

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20001
200130
200247
200354
200455
200578
200641
200746
200845
200933
201043
201132
201211
201319
20149
20158
20168
20175
20191
20205
20221
20232
20242
20262
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.