2001 Ford Expedition drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 15 complaints for the 2001 Ford Expedition, 2% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 15 2% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 12 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 67% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle shifts into four wheel drive low on its own. The vehicle has been to the dealership for repairs. The transfer case pump and gem module was replaced, neither of these repairs fixed the problem. This problem caused an accident, while traveling 40 MPH in a turn, the vehicle shifted in 4wd low and the vehicle lurched to the right. The vehicle hit a rock wall on the front passenger side. There was a police report taken at the scene and both occupants received minor injuries.
Lower ball joint failure ,no warning. Lower ball joit ,right side-right front axle(inner and outer c/v joints. Replaced ball joit and axle at own expense. Ford said ball joints should last 100,000 miles , vehicle only has 55,600 miles.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Expedition
- Engine 140 complaints
- Electrical system 124 complaints
- Cruise control 101 complaints
- Tires 59 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 49 complaints
- Seat belts 39 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Transmission 26 complaints