Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Ford Expedition
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Ford Expedition has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 578 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E067000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V388000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V094000 SOUTHERN COMFORT/RUNNING BOARDS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V227001 FORD/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01X001000 Tires — Tread/Belt NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V082000 FORD/AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V396000 FORD/FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 122 complaints
- Electrical System 118 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 101 complaints
- Tires 62 complaints
- Visibility 41 complaints
- Power Train 40 complaints
Of the 578 complaints on file, 38 report a crash and 95 a fire; across all 578 complaints, owners report 63 injuries and 5 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Ford Expedition exhibits notable reliability issues, with 578 owner complaints and 10 recalls. High complaint counts for engine cooling, electrical system, and vehicle speed control suggest frequent issues. However, the limited complaint variety means data for some failures is thin, warranting caution.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | 80,000–120,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–110,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | 90,000–130,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | common |
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 inspections and pads
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush and refill
- Tire rotations and alignment
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating
- Electrical shorts
- Unexpected acceleration
- Transmission slipping
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Ford Expedition at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.