Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford Expedition has 23 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
23
Complaints
0
Recalls
5
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2016 | SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE CHECK SUSPENSION LIGHT IS ON AND I NOTICED EVERY EXPEDITION IN THIS YEAR RANGE HAS SUSPENSION PR... |
| Feb 18, 2016 | SUSPENSION | REAR UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, RESULTING A DANGEROUS DRIVING SITUATION. I... |
| Mar 12, 2015 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS... |
| Jun 10, 2014 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED... |
| Jul 4, 2013 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN | I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS LOUD CRASH AND BANG, AND WAS JERKED F... |
| Jul 2, 2013 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | FORD EXPEDITION 5.4L 2001 - SUDDEN BRAKE FAILURE WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH IN PARKING LOT. BRAKE LINES ... |
| Jan 15, 2013 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4X4 PURCHASED NEW IN APRIL 2001 AND OWNED CONTINUOUSLY BY CURR... |
| Mar 13, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD BA... |
| Jan 31, 2012 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRAILING ARMS DETACHED WHEN... |
| May 8, 2010 | SUSPENSION | I WAS PULLING OUT THE DRIVEWAY WHEN THE REAR AXLE SNAPPED IN TWO. THIS IS GOING TO KILL SOMEONE. *TR |
| Jul 6, 2007 | SUSPENSION | DURING ~55,000 MILE BRAKE CHECKUP IT WAS FOUND THAT BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS ON MY 2001 FORD TAURUS AR... |
| Apr 28, 2005 | SUSPENSION | THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR COIL SPRING BROKE AND CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE TIRE. |
| Feb 21, 2005 | SUSPENSION | I HAVE A 1997 FORD EXPEDITION, I WAS DRIVING HOME THROUGH THE COUNTRY, WHEN GOING INTO A CURVE, I HE... |
| Jan 1, 2005 | SUSPENSION | PREMATURE TIRE WEAR DO TO EARLY SWAY BAR LINK FAILURE. *NM |
| Apr 1, 2004 | SUSPENSION | TRUCK SHOCKS/ SPRINGS ARE NO GOOD. VERY SQUEECKY FRONT TIRES. HARD TO CONTROL AFTER HITTING A BUMP ... |
| Jul 27, 2003 | SUSPENSION | DRIVING A 2001 FORD EXPEDITION W/ TOW PACKAGE AND 2TRAILERS AT 55MPH, BACK TRAILER STARTED TO SWERVE... |
| Jul 26, 2003 | SUSPENSION | CERTIFIED LTR REQUESTING NHTSA INITIATE A DEFECT INVESTIGATION RE SELECTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY VEHIC... |
| Jun 17, 2003 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED HEARED A NOISE. FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILED, AND WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE ... |
| Jan 23, 2002 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE | WHILE DRIVING AT 66 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHAKES, CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE THE TO DEALER, CAUSE ... |
| Oct 5, 2000 | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE EXHIBITS A VIBRATION/MOAN AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *AK |