2001 Ford Expedition engine problems
140 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2001 Ford Expedition, which is 19% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 140 19% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 116 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 27
- Injuries and deaths
- 6 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 20 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 23 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 21 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 14 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 12 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 7 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 9 |
What the data shows
Of the 116 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 27 fires, 6 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle erupted in flames upon impact with another vehicle and burned on the shoulder. The fire appears to have started in the engine compartment and then engulfed the passenger area. There is no evidence to suggest that the other two vehicles that were involved caused the consumer vehicle to catch fire.
No events prior to failure. Blow out of #3 spark plug from cylinder head. Ford estimates $3,600.00 to repair. No repair done. Deciding what to do.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford Expedition
- 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
- Body & structure 25 complaints