2001 Ford Expedition Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 118about this part
- Share
- 20%of 578 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 118 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Ford Expedition, 20% of the 578 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 26 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The horn doesn't work at all even when locking with the keyless fob. Cruise control doesn't seem to work at all. I can engage the e-brake and the light won't turn on in my dash. None of the controls on my steering wheel work at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10910879, filed 2016-09, 162,000 miles“My husband was driving his 2001 fore Expedition on 78west , he heard a pop sound and smoke came in the truck , he pulled over on the shoulder and the truck caught of fire, totaling the truck. This was first occurrence. We only owed 2000 left to pay, and now my husband is without a vehicle to get to work.”
NHTSA complaint #10297249, filed 2009-12, 122,000 miles“I have experienced a windshield leak on my 2001 Ford Expedition. This has lead to unwanted electrical activity when the vehicle is unattended. This has included the radio coming on or the blower motor running and even the starter engaging with the key removed. I am very concerned about a possible fire!”
NHTSA complaint #10277693, filed 2009-07, 99,750 miles“There seems to be electrical problems caused by a leaking windshield. This causes erratic behavior in the electrical system and I experience electrical shock when I touched the vehicle. I will cause accidents if it interfere with the power steering. This is a common problem in this vehicle according to the dealership - they should be responsible for there mistake - not slam the consumer with a $1000 repair bill.”
NHTSA complaint #10299975, filed 2010-01, 72,000 miles“For the past 3 years since I owned my vehicle it malfunctions when it rains. The electrical components go haywire and they continues to run when I turn the car off and take the keys out. Eventually the battery dies and it does not go away until the rain stops for at least 3 days. I cannot drive the car when it is like this.”
NHTSA complaint #10146735, filed 2006-01, 65,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 10% |
| 2025 | 6 | 16% |
| 2024 | 15 | 19% |
| 2023 | 17 | 26% |
| 2022 | 20 | 17% |
| 2021 | 24 | 10% |
| 2020 | 35 | 8% |
| 2019 | 17 | 3% |
| 2018 | 34 | 9% |
| 2017 | 93 | 26% |
| 2016 | 33 | 15% |
| 2015 | 45 | 27% |
| 2014 | 13 | 18% |
| 2013 | 10 | 11% |
| 2012 | 20 | 17% |
| 2011 | 7 | 10% |
| 2010 | 10 | 17% |
| 2009 | 5 | 18% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 18 | 8% |
| 2006 | 32 | 11% |
| 2005 | 76 | 24% |
| 2004 | 36 | 12% |
| 2003 | 104 | 17% |
| 2002 | 46 | 14% |
| 2001 | 118 | 20% |
| 2000 | 214 | 24% |
| 1999 | 117 | 12% |
| 1998 | 115 | 14% |
| 1997 | 95 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Expedition
122 complaintsVehicle speed control
101 complaintsTires
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
44 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsSeat belts
36 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsAir bags
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Expedition
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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