2001 Ford Expedition Problems, complaints & recalls

THe component was the speed control deactivation switch Manufacturer Recall Number 05S28 NHTSA Recall Number05V017000 Recall Status Recall Incomplete. It is unknown if the part is available for inspection but the vehicle is. The fire occurred while driving and left me stranded on the side of the road with five dogs, 2 hours away from home with no way of getting back. I had to find a hotel that allowed pets which was expensive and have been in said hotel starting August 25 through today, September 2. We are paid...

Air Bags did not deploy Impact directly to drivers side of vehicle the other car was going 55 MPH caused me the driver to hit my head on the window hard. I was informed the air bags should have deployed by officer on site.

Front brake hose metal crimp completely rusted causing brake hose separation and failure. Design has rubber boot over crimp which actually retains moisture over many years. Boot may be intended to reduce stress at joint of metal to hose but actually enhanced failure mode. Drivers side came apart after minor bump during service, have photos of passenger side still intact but clearly fragile.

Driver seatbelt- Randomly releases from buckle when driving. Happened about 3-4 times already.

On the second row seat, passenger side door will not open using the door handle with the child safety switch in lock or unlock position. It will open from the outside handle. This is a safety concern. In case accident happen or fire in the vehicle occurs, the second and third row passengers can not get out of the vehicle fast enough for their safety. This has not work for over a year now.

Vehical burst into flames seems on passenger side under the hood...Had been parked all day. No one around or injured. Vehical is a total loss.

I gave a friend a ride to Wal mart in my 2001 Expedition to buy some power steering fluid, luckily I parked over by the automotive section. I turned it off and waited in vehicle till he returned, about 7 or 8 minutes. I started the engine, grabbed the brake and dropped it in reverse when engine revved sending us backwards completely out of control with both feet on the brakes, spinning rear wheels and I turned ignition key off as quick as possible but violently slammed into a truck semitrailer only, parked...

Vehicle caught on fire due to an incorrectly installed head light due to a cracked plug assembly. Vehicle was in a fast-food drive through when the smoke and subsequent flames were seen. Due to age of the vehicle the task of changing the light bulb was farmed out to local oil change shop. While changing the placing the new bulb into the plug assembly the thin plastic broke keeping the bulb from seating properly. Tested okay on reassembly but once night came the light was on for only 15 minutes and ignited the inner...

My vehicle year,make,and model has multiple manufacturer recalls pertaining to my specific vehicles vin number. I have 0 unrepaired recalls that have not been assessed and has had zero components replaced under recalls for specific components. Each and every recalled components associated with my vehicles year, make, and model pertaining to my vehicles vin number are a safety risk at fault and any problems create unsafe conditions for operation of vehicle on the road. My assessment of my vehicles safety risk is high due to the 0 unrepaired recalls my vehicle has not been replaced with new components to avoid these safety risks from component failure.

Going to michigan from tennessee, driving on the expressway what's my ford expedition trident motor v8 heard a popping sound and almost got in an accident and found out once again the sparkplug blew out of the motor again with my family in the vehiclee it's a 2001 and I think your company should pay for the repairs.

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked in his apartment complex, his vehicle suddenly caught fire without warning. The contact stated that he had heard a loud boom from inside which prompted him to check on his vehicle. The contact immediately called 911 as the fire spread to other vehicles in the parking lot. The fire department was able to extinguish, a total of four vehicles were completely burned to the ground. The fire marshals were also called and a...

Fyi my 2001 ford expedition is experiencing the same soft brake problem that warranted them to issue recall #19s54. I have changed the brakes and the problem persists . Ford needs to include the 2001 expeditions in this recall. It is very dangerous to stop this heavy vehicle with a soft brake pedal pushed all the way down !

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. While driving, the front driver's and passenger side seat belts would unlatch on its own without warning. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact called ramp motors (4869 nesconset hwy, port jefferson station, ny 11776, 631-473-1550) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 01v227001(seat belts). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Fuses blowing as soon as put in box. Smoke coming from cruise control switch

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford expedition. While driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle came to a stop. The brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The contact sustained a back injury, which did not require medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

#1 Spark plug blew out of block head. Ejected fuel while engine running.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that the seat belt randomly unlatched from the buckle everyday. The warning indicator chime and the actual indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred for approximately thirty days. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact researched online and found nhtsa campaign number: 01v227001 (seat belts), but the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Windshield leaking - causing electrical box to short out and therefore everything electrial malfunction - items come on going down the road while you are driving - dangerous

The horn doesn't work at all even when locking with the keyless fob. Cruise control doesn't seem to work at all. I can engage the e-brake and the light won't turn on in my dash. None of the controls on my steering wheel work at all.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. After starting the vehicle, the contact smelled a burning odor under the hood. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that the engine compartment was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control) after the fire, but the dealer denied the repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

The check suspension light is on and I noticed every expedition in this year range has suspension problems and the wireing sometimes the radio will go off and the lights on dash and speedometer lights will shut off.

June 2007 while driving to mexico for family vacation, a spark plug blew out of the engine in gila bend arizona where the temperatures were close to 110 degrees. I had our dog with us so we could not go into any air conditioned buildings due to having a dog. My 8 and 10 year old boys along with my elderly mother were forced to sit outside and wait for hours until help arrived. It blew while driving on the highway. May 2015 same thing happened but this time we were heading to a family reunion camping trip and...

Side air bag in driver seat deployed while vehicle was started and in park without any collision or impact of any type. Vehicle was stationary and had been running less than 30-45 seconds and driver was reaching for seat belt when air bag exploded with enough force to cause a hand laceration and torn collateral ligament.

While my two year old daughter and I were sitting in the vehicle (vehicle was off) a passerby knocked on the window informing me that my car was on fire. I exited the vehicle and found flames coming from under hood and below the car. Come to find out there was a recall on the vehicle for a faulty speed control switch known to catch fire and even though I had recently had the car in for service at a ford dealership, it was not addressed or taken care of before this fire. Totally negligent! We could have burned up in the car without any warning.

Rear upper and lower control arms completely rusted out, resulting a dangerous driving situation. I have vehicle serviced regularly at a ford dealer and was never informed of such a hazard. While driving, heard a loud noise and felt a bad jerk, rear-end just fell down. Had severe medical issues as result. Ford needs to alert consumers of this problem and implement a recall, before a fatal occurs.