2001 Ford Excursion Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Ford Excursion, 2% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Factory paint peeling. Started on hood and door jambs, now on roof. I cannot believe a government agency would allow paint to peel and contaminate in the environment.”
NHTSA complaint #10679461, filed 2015-01, 120,000 miles“Vehicle was traveling at 70 MPH when consumer lost control and vehicle rolled over. Roof above driver and passenger seats totally collapsed. Roof over second row and third row seats remained intact. Consumer felt that driver and passenger side roof should not have collapsed. There were two deaths.”
NHTSA complaint #8009925, filed 2002-05“There is a constant loud rattling when driving vehicle, at any speed. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times, mechanic stated that body had been welded to frame crooked, and frame mounts needed to be replaced. Ford motor company representative stated the rattling is a characteristic of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8007635, filed 2002-04“Consumer stated, while getting in the vehicle , and as she grabbed the handle it fell and caused a a major injury. Ts the inside handle of the rear passenger side of the vehicle. (model xlt) scc”
NHTSA complaint #10006011, filed 2003-01Body and structure: 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 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Excursion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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