2001 Ford Excursion Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 154,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Ford Excursion, 3% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 154,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was involved in a rear end collision. This accident covered my 2001 Ford Excursion from the center front of the car to the passenger side of the car and the air bag did not deploy. The car was destroyed in the crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10218960, filed 2008-02, 154,000 miles“Consumer was sitting at a light when another driver traveling at 50 MPH rear ended the consuners vehicle. None of the airbags deployed. Consumer stated that her vehicle was pushed into the vehicle sitting in front of hers and totalled that vehicle, there were 4 injuries in the accident.”
NHTSA complaint #8013269, filed 2002-07“While driving the vehicle was rear ended. As a result the driver lost control of the vehicle and hit some trees. None of the air bags deployed. The dealer has been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10015563, filed 2003-04“While driving at 40mph as involved in a front end collision and none of the air bags deployed on impact. There was major damage to front of vehicle. Dealer contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #8016014, filed 2002-08Related recalls
- 01V082000Mar 12, 2001Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.Covers: Ford Excursion 2001, F-150 2001, F-250 2001 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Excursion
57 complaintsEngine cooling
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
9 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Excursion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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