Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Ford Excursion
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Ford Excursion has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 206 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V399000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V553000 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V286000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V227001 FORD/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V082000 FORD/AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 55 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 44 complaints
- Power Train 20 complaints
- Suspension 14 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 13 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
Of the 206 complaints on file, 17 report a crash and 19 a fire; across all 206 complaints, owners report 14 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Ford Excursion has a below-average reliability based on 206 complaints and 7 recalls, indicating some systemic issues. Frequent complaints about tires (55) and engine cooling (44) suggest vulnerable areas, while recalls affect key components like speed control and air bags. While the data coverage is modest, it reflects common issues that potential buyers should weigh against the vehicle's benefits.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| tires | 30,000–50,000 miles | $400–$800 | very common |
| engine cooling | 70,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | common |
| speed control | Unknown | $150–$350 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotations and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Air filter replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Overheating engine warning
- Uneven tire wear
- Unresponsive speed control
- ABS warning light
- Intermittent wiper function
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Ford Excursion at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.