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2001 Ford Expedition Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Expedition has 111 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Expedition

Engine
139
Electrical
111
Speed Control
88
Tires
60
Powertrain
36
Seat Belts
33
Suspension
23
Brakes
21
Visibility
21
Airbags
17
Other
17
Fuel System
15
Structure
10
Steering
9
Lights
4
Wheels
4
Latches & Locks
3

111

Complaints

0

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 20, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVehical burst into flames seems on passenger side under the hood...Had been parked all day. No one...
Oct 24, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO AN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED HEAD LIGHT DUE TO A CRACKED PLUG ASSEMBLY. VE...
Jul 15, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLFUSES BLOWING AS SOON AS PUT IN BOX. SMOKE COMING FROM CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH
Dec 29, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMNHTSA ACTION NUMBER: EA05015 COMPONENT(S): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING , VISIBILITY I'M...
Jul 17, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND LAT...
May 10, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERWIPERS FAIL, CAME WITHIN INCHES OF MAJOR CRASH SEVERAL TIMES, DUE TO POOR OR NO VISIBILITY FROM RAIN...
Aug 18, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE CAUGH...
Nov 22, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKESTHIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE SINCE ACQUIRING THIS VEHICLE. THE BRAKES ARE VERY SOFT, THEY WILL PUMP UP BU...
Jul 18, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)I AM HAVING VARIOUS ELECTRICAL ISSUES RANGING FROM CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON PERIODICALLY WITH COD...
Jan 26, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERON THE MORNING OF JANUARY 26, 2012 I PARKED MAY CAR AT MY EMPLOYEE PARKING LOT AT APPROXIMATELY 5:50...
Aug 9, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE IGNITED AND BECAME ...
Aug 1, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTHE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH IS FAILING WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL/COLUMN IS PUT INTO A LOWER POSITION. THE...
Jun 19, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMBOUGHT A 2001 EXPEDITION FROM A USED CAR LOT. SINCE PURCHASE, CRUISE HAS NOT WORKED, SHORT IN IGNITI...
May 23, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2001 FORD EXPEDITION CAUGHT FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY SOON AFTER MY CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING. IT BU...
May 7, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHIS VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF OUR DEALERSHIP AND HAD BEEN IDLE SINCE 5:00PM ...
Dec 15, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMIN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, I HAVE NOTICED THAT WHEN IT RAINS, MY BLOWER MOTOR WILL RUN ON HIGH-SPEED AND ...
Sep 20, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER EDITION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CO...
Jul 2, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLLEAKING WINDSHIELD CAUSING DIFFERENT SYSTEMS TO ACT UNPREDICTABLY. CURRENTLY AC BLOWER FAN CIRCUIT B...
Jun 10, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFOR THE PAST MONTH I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCE ELECTRICAL ISSUES WITH MY 2001 FORD EXPEDITION AFTER HEAVY...
Feb 12, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYLEAKING WINDSHIELD AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON OUR 2001 EXPEDITION, WORRIED ABOUT A POSSIBLE FIRE. *T...

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