2001 FORD EXPEDITION

10 recalls, 739 complaints - 150 TSBs

06E067000 Aug 1, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
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. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIV... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
19,413 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAXZONE AUTO PARTS CORPORATION
06E060000 Jun 29, 2006
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIA... Read more
Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
87,745 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
06E056000 Jun 13, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE... Read more
Consequence
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
58,640 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: UFI FILTERS USA
05V388000 Sep 7, 2005
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Consequence
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO ... Read more
4,500,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
03V094000 Mar 7, 2003
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
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. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EX... Read more
Consequence
THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-60... Read more
3,674 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
01V258000 Aug 8, 2001
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPL... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE TH... Read more
1,083,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01V227001 Jul 16, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM ... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A R... Read more
1,400,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01X001000 May 22, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORD IS REPLACING ALL FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT 15, 16, AND 17 INCH TIRES MOUNTED ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUVS. FORD REPORTS TREAD SEPARATION CAN... Read more
Consequence
SHOULD THE TREAD SEPARATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
THE REPLACEMENT/REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR THIS CAMPAIGN EXPIRED ON MARCH 31, 2002. HOWEVER, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT FORD AT 1-877-917-3673 OR GO ON-LINE TO WWW.FORD.COM FOR POSSIBLE ASSISTANCE.
13,000,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
01V082000 Mar 12, 2001
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, OR A BURN INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
268 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
00V396000 Nov 28, 2000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
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 GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH OWNER GUIDE INSERTS REVISED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES. CUSTOMERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED THAT IF THEY PREFER, THEIR DEALER WILL AFFIX THE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES.
495,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

739 total complaints 48 crashes 102 fires 74 injuries 5 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM84
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL71
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING63
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE46
TIRES:TREAD/BELT28
TIRES25
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL24
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION23
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD19
UNKNOWN OR OTHER19
POWER TRAIN Jan 25, 2026
Incident date: Dec 11, 2025
Check engine light came on and then shifter went into lock out mode while in drive with notice on dash to service shifter. Shifter will not shift out of park state without pulling service release for neutral.
POWER TRAIN Apr 30, 2024
Incident date: Apr 27, 2024
The contact owns a 2015 Infiniti Q50. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to drive the vehicle off the highway and park the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the contact was driving on a busy highway. The ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 11, 2024
Incident date: Apr 10, 2024
It would not downshift or go into reverse. I have to replace the LH Multifunction switch.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 12, 2023
Incident date: Jun 1, 2022
Charging port becomes exceedingly hot and vehicle stops charging. The charging end of my cable is extremely hot to the touch.
TIRES Jan 23, 2023
Incident date: Nov 20, 2022
Tires are Continental Cross Contact 255/45R20 105H. Miles - 39,000. Severe vibration started coming from rear of car at speeds starting at 45 mph. Alignment was done which did not resolve the issue. Tires removed from rim and two found to be failing inside. The noise reducing foam glued to the... Read more
POWER TRAIN Aug 31, 2022
Incident date: Aug 29, 2022
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 revv... Read more
Crash 2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 31, 2022
Incident date: Aug 29, 2022
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 revv... Read more
Crash 2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 31, 2022
Incident date: Aug 29, 2022
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 revv... Read more
Crash 2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 27, 2020
Incident date: Oct 24, 2020
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 CHAN... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 17, 2020
Incident date: Aug 16, 2020
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 M... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Aug 17, 2020
Incident date: Aug 16, 2020
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 M... Read more
SEAT BELTS Aug 17, 2020
Incident date: Aug 16, 2020
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 M... Read more
ENGINE Jul 6, 2020
Incident date: Jun 27, 2020
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 P... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 26, 2020
Incident date: Feb 23, 2020
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 IMMEDIAT... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 9, 2020
Incident date: Jan 2, 2020
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 ... Read more
SEAT BELTS Sep 16, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2018
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 INFOR... Read more
SEAT BELTS Sep 1, 2017
Incident date: Jul 15, 2017
FUSES BLOWING AS SOON AS PUT IN BOX. SMOKE COMING FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 1, 2017
Incident date: Jul 15, 2017
FUSES BLOWING AS SOON AS PUT IN BOX. SMOKE COMING FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 1, 2017
Incident date: Jul 15, 2017
FUSES BLOWING AS SOON AS PUT IN BOX. SMOKE COMING FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 24, 2017
Incident date: Aug 11, 2017
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 M... Read more
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE Jul 7, 2017
Incident date: Jul 7, 2017
#1 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF BLOCK HEAD. EJECTED FUEL WHILE ENGINE RUNNING.
SEAT BELTS Jun 23, 2017
Incident date: Jun 23, 2017
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 DIAGN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 15, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 15, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
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
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Sep 30, 2016
Incident date: Sep 30, 2016
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 30, 2016
Incident date: Sep 30, 2016
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.
STEERING Sep 30, 2016
Incident date: Sep 30, 2016
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.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Aug 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 28, 2016
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... Read more
Fire
ENGINE Aug 29, 2016
Incident date: Aug 28, 2016
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... Read more
Fire
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 9, 2016
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 9, 2016
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.
SUSPENSION Aug 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 9, 2016
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.
ENGINE Jul 18, 2016
Incident date: Jun 4, 2007
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 ... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 12, 2016
Incident date: Apr 11, 2016
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 T... Read more
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Mar 28, 2016
Incident date: Mar 25, 2016
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 SP... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION Feb 19, 2016
Incident date: Feb 18, 2016
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 A... Read more
Crash 3 injured
SEAT BELTS Jan 28, 2016
Incident date: Jan 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR WHILE DRIVING, THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT UNLATCHED INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 29, 2015
Incident date: Dec 29, 2015
NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA05015 COMPONENT(S): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , VISIBILITY I'M HAVING ISSUES WITH MY VEHICLE SIMILAR TO THE ISSUES DESCRIBED IN NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA05015. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE I'VE HAD WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME THE UNIT WAS REPLACED, NOT COVE... Read more
ENGINE Nov 9, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2015
I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2012. I HAVE HAD THREE PLUG TO POP/ BLOW OUT, SINCE I'VE OWNED. 1ST TIME- WAS 9/2012. WAS DRIVING AND HEARD A POP, WAS IN MOTION,ENGINE LIGHT FLASHED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. 2ND TIME-WAS 6/2014 WAS ON A MOUNTAIN ROAD, IN MOTION AND LIGHT CAME ON HEARD A POP , VEHICLE L... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 19, 2015
Incident date: Jul 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND LATER BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS WERE NOTIFIED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF DETERMI... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 23, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2014
WIPERS FAIL, CAME WITHIN INCHES OF MAJOR CRASH SEVERAL TIMES, DUE TO POOR OR NO VISIBILITY FROM RAIN OR SNOW BECAUSE OF WIPERS COMPLETE FAILURE. ALSO, POWER WINDOWS FAIL, INTERIOR LIGHTS FAIL, RADIO FAILS, 4 WHEEL DRIVE FAIL AND IT WAS STATED ON LINE THAT AIR BAG FAILURE IS ALSO A PROBLEM. CAN NO... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER May 23, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2014
WIPERS FAIL, CAME WITHIN INCHES OF MAJOR CRASH SEVERAL TIMES, DUE TO POOR OR NO VISIBILITY FROM RAIN OR SNOW BECAUSE OF WIPERS COMPLETE FAILURE. ALSO, POWER WINDOWS FAIL, INTERIOR LIGHTS FAIL, RADIO FAILS, 4 WHEEL DRIVE FAIL AND IT WAS STATED ON LINE THAT AIR BAG FAILURE IS ALSO A PROBLEM. CAN NO... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING May 23, 2015
Incident date: May 10, 2014
WIPERS FAIL, CAME WITHIN INCHES OF MAJOR CRASH SEVERAL TIMES, DUE TO POOR OR NO VISIBILITY FROM RAIN OR SNOW BECAUSE OF WIPERS COMPLETE FAILURE. ALSO, POWER WINDOWS FAIL, INTERIOR LIGHTS FAIL, RADIO FAILS, 4 WHEEL DRIVE FAIL AND IT WAS STATED ON LINE THAT AIR BAG FAILURE IS ALSO A PROBLEM. CAN NO... Read more
ENGINE Apr 23, 2015
Incident date: Apr 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BULBS NEEDED TO B... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Apr 23, 2015
Incident date: Apr 9, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO FUNCTION. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE AND THE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BULBS NEEDED TO B... Read more
POWER TRAIN Apr 8, 2015
Incident date: Oct 16, 2013
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO READ THE CORRECT SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPE... Read more
SUSPENSION Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS/TRAILING ARMS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR Mar 13, 2015
Incident date: Mar 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS/TRAILING ARMS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Nov 22, 2012
THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE ACQUIRING THIS VEHICLE. THE BRAKES ARE VERY SOFT, THEY WILL PUMP UP BUT WHEN A QUICKER SLOW DOWN OR STOP IS NEEDED AN INDIVIDUAL DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF TIME TO REMEMBER THAT. THERE HAVE BEEN NO INJURIES OR CRASHES AS OF THIS DATE. MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED ON MECHAN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 13, 2015
Incident date: Nov 22, 2012
THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE ACQUIRING THIS VEHICLE. THE BRAKES ARE VERY SOFT, THEY WILL PUMP UP BUT WHEN A QUICKER SLOW DOWN OR STOP IS NEEDED AN INDIVIDUAL DOESN'T HAVE A LOT OF TIME TO REMEMBER THAT. THERE HAVE BEEN NO INJURIES OR CRASHES AS OF THIS DATE. MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED ON MECHAN... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD EXPEDITION

150 manufacturer communications from 146 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE15
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE11
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER10
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM6
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION6
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN4
190000 TIRES4
TSB 20-2233 Jul 13, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi
TSB 19-2026 Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026 Feb 7, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
TSB 19-2026 Feb 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo
07212 Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE
041601 Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
042421 Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
05618 Apr 1, 2005
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *TT
0554 Mar 21, 2005
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
USE OF STAINLESS STEEL EXHAUST STUDS IN SERVICE FOR 5.4L 2V ENGINE. *TT
05417 Mar 7, 2005
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
04262 Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
050618 Jan 1, 2005
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR AXLE NOISE REPAIR. *SC
0471 Dec 31, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
04251 Dec 27, 2004
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ALUMINUM CORROSION - SERVICE TIP. *TT
04189 Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
042107 Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
18217 Oct 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
04174 Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
04L19 Sep 1, 2004
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE REMINDER - LITERATURE PROGRAM 04L19 - TIE ROD INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
031404 Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
041514 Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501 Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
04111 Jun 14, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY.
02M01 Jun 1, 2004
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6
17720 Apr 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1994/B1998 ON VEHICLES WITHOUT SIDE AIR BAGS. *TT
0454 Mar 22, 2004
022130 SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR NOISE. *TT
0457 Mar 22, 2004
130000 VISIBILITY
POP/THUMP NOISE AT END OF WINDOW MOVEMENT AND/OR DRIVER'S WINDOW BOUNCE BACK AND REVERSE TO MID-POSITION. *TT
03223 Jan 26, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401. ADDITIONAL SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
17459 Jan 1, 2004
330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING
COURTESY RAIL LAMPS DO NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY OR CAUSE A BATTERY DRAW. *TT
03256 Dec 22, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-ROMEO BUILT 4.6L 2V-TICK NOISE FROM ENGINE-ENGINES BUILT BEFORE 9/17/2003. *MJ
99263 Nov 10, 2003
203000 WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
CORRECT LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - INCREASE WHEEL NUT AND STUD SIZE - SERVICE TIP. *TT
17316 Nov 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
17320 Nov 1, 2003
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. *TT
17346 Nov 1, 2003
017300 STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
STEERING IDLER ARM NOISE. *TT
03181 Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
03164 Aug 18, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH THE 4.6L 2V ENGINE, WITH AN ENGINE BUILD DATE PRIOR TO 8/29/03 MAY EXHIBIT AN ENGINE TICK NOISE THAT IS PRESENT AT ALL TEMPERATURES DURING IDLE. 2004 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
031513 Aug 4, 2003
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
03144 Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03148 Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
0392 May 12, 2003
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES. *TT
0398 May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
0399 May 12, 2003
010000 STEERING
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. *TT
16797 Apr 1, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLES WITH KEYLESS ENTRY PAD MAY EXHIBIT DEAD BATTERY, NO START, INTERIOR LAMP/HEADLAMP SELF-ACTIVATION, OR INOPERATIVE KEYLESS ENTRY PAD. *TT
030709 Apr 1, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
REPEAT AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR DRIER FAILURES. *TT
0361 Mar 31, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH OR WITHOUT ROUGH RUNNING, LACK OF POWER, SURGE OR POOR FUEL ECONOMY WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0401, P0402, P1400, P1401. *TT *JB
03610 Mar 31, 2003
017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
TIE ROD END INSPECTION PROCEDURE. CANADA VEHICLES ONLY. *TT *JB
16683 Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB
0322 Feb 3, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
STREAMLINED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLES WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0401, P0402, P1400 OR P1401, OR RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, SURGE, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, AND THE ABOVE LISTED DTCS WITHOUT
0258 Nov 25, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
INOPERATIVE OR INACURRATE SPEEDOMETER, 4X4 LAMP ILLUMINATD, AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1635 OR P1639. *TT
02227 Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
16403 Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
02208 Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
02193 Sep 30, 2002
073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
DRIVEABILITY-IDLE-HIGH IDLE SPEEDS-THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/01 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE. *MJ
02193 Sep 30, 2002
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DRIVEABILITY-IDLE-HIGH IDLE SPEEDS-THROTTLE STICKS AFTER STEADY STATE DRIVING IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES-VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 12/31/01 EQUIPPED WITH 4.6L ENGINE. *MJ
02176 Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16170 Aug 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2001 AND MAY 1, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP AND ANY OR ALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743,
16015 Jul 1, 2002
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN INITIAL OR REPEAT COMPRESSOR DRYER FAILURE. *TT
16033 Jul 1, 2002
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SOME VEHICLES WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT-ON-THE FLY MAY EXHIBIT AN INADVERTENT 4X4 LOW ENGAGEMENT WHILE DRIVING. *TT
16087 Jul 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743, AND P1744 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH). *TT
02121 Jun 24, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS ENGAGED. *TT
02108 May 27, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.4L 2V ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A WHISTLING NOISE FROMTHE FORMED NYLON TUBE INTHE IDLE-AIR BYPASS FLOW CIRCUIT. *TT
15850 May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L ROMEO ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT
15851 May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME 5.4L WINDSOR POWER IMPROVED ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT
15897 May 1, 2002
105500 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVELINE ANGLE-RELATED VIBRATION AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND LOAD CONDITIONS. *TT
15939 May 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS WITH SPEED BODY BOOM. *TT
15794 Apr 1, 2002
190000 TIRES
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P275/60/R17 CONTINENTAL-GENERAL TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHWAY SPEED TIRE VIBRATION. *TT
0241 Mar 4, 2002
017300 STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
SUBJECT REGARDING IDLER ARM REPLACEMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT
0245 Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT
15692 Mar 1, 2002
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK, SNAP, RATTLE, OR CLUNK IN THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING OR GOING OVER BUMPS. *TT
15708 Mar 1, 2002
200000 WHEELS
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT WHEELS THAT SEIZE TO THE HUBS AND ARE DIFFICULT TO REMOVE DURING SERVICE. *TT
15727 Mar 1, 2002
190000 TIRES
SOME 4X2 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH P275/60/R17 CONTINENTAL GENERAL TIRES MAY EXHIBIT A HIGHWAY SPEED TIRE VIBRATION. *TT
15749 Mar 1, 2002
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4 WHEEL DRIVE MAY EXHIBIT A NOTCHY OR STICKING FEELING IN SLOW SPEED TURNS WITH NO EFFECT ON STEERING EFFORTS OR ASSIST WHILE IN THE AUTOMATIC 4X4 POSITION. *TT
15605 Feb 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS AND / OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
15630 Feb 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES WITH A 5.4L 2V ENGINE EXHIBITINGNG A LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT
15648 Feb 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION AND/OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF OF THE GAS PUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING REFUELED. *TT
15651 Feb 1, 2002
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION MAY EXHIBIT AN AIR LEAK AND/OR OVERNIGHT BLEED DOWN OF THE AIR SUSPENSION. *TT
15652 Feb 1, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CONCERNS WITH CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM AIR DISCHARGED THROUGH THE DEFROSTER DUCTS ONLY, REGARDLESS OF SETTING. *TT
0212 Jan 21, 2002
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WEAK HORN CHIRP CONFIRMATION WHEN THE KEY FOB IS USED, OR AN INOPERATIVE HORN WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. *TT
0214 Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
15504 Jan 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT DRIVEABILTY CONDITIONS AND/OR CHECK ENGINE LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0455 (GROSS LEAK DETECTED). *TT
15517 Jan 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING EXAGGERATED ENGINE BRAKING ON DECELERATION. *YD
15528 Jan 1, 2002
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR QUALITY. *YD
15549 Jan 1, 2002
133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
INFORMATION REGARDING POP/THUMP NOISE FROM POWER WINDOW. *YH
01253 Dec 24, 2001
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CONCERNS WITH WHITE FLAKES COMING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS WHEN THE BLOWER MOTOR IS ENGAGED. *TT
01246 Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15480 Dec 1, 2001
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SLOW FUEL FILL CONDITION AND/OR PREMATURE SHUTOFF OF THE GAS PUMP WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING RE-FUELED. *TT
15502 Dec 1, 2001
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CONCERNS WITH POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW-SPEED TURNS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT
15433 Nov 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 4/10/2001 AND EQUIPPED WITH AIR SUSPENSION , MAY EXHIBIT AN ELECTRONIC VARIABLE ORIFICE (EVO) STEERING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE C1917. *TT
15362 Nov 1, 2001
021230 SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AIR SUSPENSION MALFUNCTION. *TT
15377 Nov 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN AXLE TUBE SEAL LEAKAGE AND AN AXLE BEARING THAT IS LOOSE IN THE AXLE HOUSING, AND/OR A REPLACEMENT SERVICE BEARING THAT IS LOOSE IN THE HOUSING. *TT
15395 Nov 1, 2001
110100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A WEAK HORN CHIRP CONFIRMATION WHEN THE TRANSMITTER IS USED TO LOCK THE DOORS AND/OR AN INOPERATIVE HORN WHEN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. *TT
15407 Nov 1, 2001
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
CONCERNS WITH A POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW-SPEED TURNS IN FORWARD OR REVERSE GEARS. *TT
15431 Nov 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
EXHIBITING LACK OF POWER CONDITION WHEN VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
15432 Nov 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES NOT EQUIPPED WITH SIDE AIR BAGS MAY EXHIBIT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE B1998 (PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CIRCUIT RESISTANCE HIGH) IN THE RESTRAINTS CONTROL MODULE. *TT
01215 Oct 29, 2001
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
A CONDITION MAY EXIST, WHERE THROTTLE STICKING MAY OCCUR ON A FEW VEHICLES IN VERY COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AFTER OPERATING AT STEADY SPEED OR EXTENDED IDLE FOR A PERIOD OF TIME. *TT
012113 Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
01205 Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
01B77 Oct 1, 2001
190000 TIRES
OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT 7 REVISED INFORMATION - REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF WILDERNESS AT TIRES. *TT
15326 Oct 1, 2001
021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POP/CLUNK/CLICK NOISE FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS IN EITHER FORWARD OR REVERSE. *TT
01181 Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB

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Seat Belt Pretensioner Inadvertent Deployment
On November 22, 2023, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE23-021 to investigate instances of seat belt pretensioner inadvertent deployment in model year (MY) 2019 Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured by Ford Motor Company. Some complaints allege hearing a loud, explosion-like sound i... Read more
RQ17010 Opened: Dec 25, 2017 , Closed: Oct 22, 2019
RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2011
Unexpected Transmission Downshift
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of transmissions unexpectedly downshifting to a lower gear without input from the driver on model year (MY) 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Expedition and Navigator vehicles. ODI has received 455 unique reports rel... Read more
PE08070 Opened: Dec 9, 2008 , Closed: Apr 15, 2009
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2004
STEEL WHEEL FRACTURE
FORD SPECIAL SERVICE VEHICLE (SSV) EXPEDITIONS USE A STEEL FULL FACE WHEEL DESIGN SIMILAR TO THAT INVESTIGATED IN PE03009, RQ04007, EA04034 (CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR) AND PE03026 (GM PICKUPS AND SUVS).A TOTAL OF 8,251 SSVS (2.2% OF TOTAL PRODUCTION) WERE PRODUCED WITHIN MODEL YEARS 2004-200... Read more
EA05015 Opened: Oct 13, 2005 , Closed: Dec 6, 2006
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1999
WINDSHIELD LEAK CAUSES ELECTRIC FAILURES
CONSUMERS ALLEGED THAT WHEN IT RAINED OR SNOWED, WATER LEAKED INTO THE VEHICLE AROUND THE WINDSHIELD.MOISTURE FLOWING THROUGH THE SEAL THAT SURROUNDS THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FOLLOWS A PATH THROUGH THE SEAL INTO THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM) AND FUSE BOX, AND MAY CAUSE THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS IN... Read more
PE05033 Opened: Jun 15, 2005 , Closed: Oct 13, 2005
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE
ODI HAS RECEIVED 39 REPORTS ALLEGING THAT WATER LEAKS AROUND THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND THE HEADLAMPS.FORD REPORTS THAT WATER ENTERING THE VEHICLE CAN WET THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX (PDB) AND THE GENERIC ELECTRONIC MODULE (GEM).... Read more
PE04078 Opened: Nov 19, 2004 , Closed: Mar 22, 2005
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FIRE
IN ITS LETTER DATED JANUARY 27, 2005 TO ODI, FORD INDICATED THAT IT WOULD CONDUCT A SAFETY RECALL (NHTSA RECALL # 05V-017) TO REMEDY AN OVERHEATING SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH IN APPROXIMATELY 738,490 SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THE RECALL ARE CERTAIN 2000 MODEL YEAR (MY) FORD F1... Read more
EA02001 Opened: Feb 6, 2002 , Closed: May 29, 2003
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997
STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION
SEE ATTACHED SUMMARY FOR TECHNICAL DETAILS
PE01022 Opened: Jul 2, 2001 , Closed: Nov 9, 2001
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
FRONT STABILIZER LINK
SQ00016 Opened: Sep 15, 2000 , Closed: Dec 6, 2001
SQ, Closed , Model Year: 2000
WHEEL STUD AND NUT
IN DECEMBER 1999, FORD ISSUED TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 99-26-3, ENTITLED INCREASED WHEEL NUT AND STUD SIZE-SERVICE TIP,FOR 2000 MODEL YEAR EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, AND CERTAIN F-150 VEHICLES, BUILT ON OR AFTER NOVEMBER 27, 1999.THESE VEHICLES HAVE INCREASED WHEEL STUD AND NUT DIAMETERS FROM 12MM TO ... Read more
PE99060 Opened: Sep 27, 1999 , Closed: Mar 8, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING HITCH SEPARATIO
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 1999 BASED ON FIVE CONSUMER REPORTS ALLEGING THAT SOME OF THE EIGHT HITCH MOUNTING BOLTS EITHER BECAME LOOSE OR CAME COMPLETELY OUT OF ITS RETAINING PLATE.ONE OF THE COMPLAINTS INDICATED THAT WHILE TOWIG A TRAILER THE HITCH ACTUALLY SEPARATED FROM THE F... Read more
PE98024 Opened: Apr 21, 1998 , Closed: Jul 21, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1996
TIE ROD END FAILURES
There is no summary currently available
PE98009 Opened: Feb 13, 1998 , Closed: Jun 30, 1998
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1997
INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BAR
THREE CONSUMERS HAVE REPORTED FAILURE OF ONE OF THE TWO FRONT SUSPENSION TORSION BARS IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.IN ONE CASE THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION, AND THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WHEN THE OTHER TWO FAILURES OCCURRED.NO CRASHES HAVE BEEN REPORTED.TORSION BAR FAILURES ARE ... Read more

FORD EXPEDITION - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD EXPEDITION across all model years (1997, 2027).

180 Total Recalls
11,797 Total Complaints
14 Investigations
764 Reported Crashes
831 Reported Fires
59 Reported Deaths

FORD EXPEDITION - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2027 1 0 View
2026 1 13 View
2025 5 52 View
2024 7 108 View
2023 8 89 View
2022 12 156 View
2021 12 276 View
2020 18 490 View
2019 11 590 View
2018 14 455 View
2017 4 474 View
2016 3 275 View
2015 3 229 View
2014 0 96 View
2013 0 114 View
2012 3 163 View
2011 0 91 View
2010 0 74 View
2009 1 42 View
2008 4 179 View
2007 2 267 View
2006 6 395 View
2005 5 452 View
2004 4 381 View
2003 6 800 View
2002 4 415 View
2001 (current) 10 739
2000 11 1,136 View
1999 9 1,137 View
1998 7 1,022 View
1997 9 1,065 View
1996 0 3 View
1995 0 1 View
1994 0 4 View
1993 0 1 View
1991 0 1 View

Other FORD Models

Model Recalls Complaints
MUSTANG 1,104 11,600 View
RANGER 928 10,371 View
F-350 SD 776 2,363 View
F-150 692 46,142 View
F-450 SD 692 624 View
F-250 SD 638 3,635 View
EXPLORER 624 42,549 View
F-550 SD 578 603 View