2001 Ford Expedition Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 578 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 104,375miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2001 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 578 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,375 miles.
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.
“After rain or heavy fog we experienced many electrical issues on our 01 Expedition incl. Horn not working normal,front & rear wipers not working or coming on by themselves,door locks locking/unlocking while driving, interior & exterior lights not working,alarm system going off while SUV was being driven,fan blower on after SUV was turned off, radio working intermittently, etc. The latest occurred 1/16/08 after heavy rains the prior night. Suv wouldn't start in the morning and had to be jumped. It was driven that day with only issue being interior lights coming on themselves. …”
NHTSA complaint #10215619, filed 2008-01, 80,000 miles“There was a heavy rain the Expedition was parked outside. There was water on the floor mat. The headlights, windshield wipers, radio worked when the Expedition was off. Yet would not work when the car was on. The Expedition acted on its own. We took the Expedition to the dealership (jim keim Ford) where we purchased the vehicle. They charged us 893.00 to fix the fuse panel, sensor panel and reseal the entire front window. Then jim keim told me it would be another 200.00 if they broke the windsheild. I paid the money and have not had a problem since.”
NHTSA complaint #10142657, filed 2005-11, 69,300 miles“Wipers fail, came within inches of major crash several times, due to poor or no visibility from rain or snow because of wipers complete failure. Also, power windows fail, interior lights fail, radio fails, 4 wheel drive fail and it was stated on line that air bag failure is also a problem. Can not drive in rain or snow! When looking up the gem module part (generic electronic module) it was stated in several online parts sources that the 2001 Ford Expedition had a windshield improperley sealed at the factory on the assembly line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10721159, filed 2015-05, 112,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the brake lights failed to function. In addition, the check engine and the oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the bulbs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10712488, filed 2015-04, 187,000 miles“The contact stated while using the turn signals, the turn signal switch malfunctioned. While turning the steering wheel, the turn signal switch disengaged before completing the curve. The turn signal switch permanently malfunctioned and is inoperable. The contact spoke with the dealer verbally on the phone about the problem. The vehicle is scheduled for inspection and repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10150494, filed 2006-02, 101,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 6 | 1% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 25 | 7% |
| 2017 | 4 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 15 | 2% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 20 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Expedition
122 complaintsElectrical system
118 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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