2001 Ford Expedition Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 578 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,072miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2001 Ford Expedition, 1% of the 578 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,072 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.
“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“The consumer received an inspection letter from the manufacturer to have the tie rods inspected. The consumer later contacted the manufacturer and asked why? Since the vehicle only has 68,000 miles on it and why should the tie rods be suspect to failure at only 68,000 miles. The manufacturer failed to comment. The consumer is now terrified in fear that the vehicle may have problems that could effect the children. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10091488, filed 2004-09, 68,560 miles“Lower ball joint failure ,no warning. Lower ball joit ,right side-right front axle(inner and outer c/v joints. Replaced ball joit and axle at own expense. Ford said ball joints should last 100,000 miles , vehicle only has 55,600 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10072663, filed 2004-05, 55,583 miles“I just purchased a 2001 Ford Expedition eddie bower edition and the front end squeaks. So I accessed this site and found several complaints about the same condition. After reading these complaints, I am worried that mine will do the same thing. I'm considering parking the vehicle and never using it again. Someone needs to force Ford to recall these vehicles and have them repair the problems before someone gets hurt. To have the front end repaired on my Expedition would cost at least $1500.00 or more. I am on disability and cannot afford these repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10548927, filed 2013-10“2001 Ford Expedition was being driven around 40mph when the steering wheel and brakes failed to work. With the help of my passenger, we were able to pull hard on steering wheel and get it to turn off road and into parking lot. Vehicle was able to cross several lanes safely only because there was no traffic close enough to block or challenge this emergency need. Brakes would not respond well either. Accident and injury could have easily happened. Air conditioning remained running like normal but the oil and battery lights came on after incident began. …”
NHTSA complaint #10339631, filed 2010-06Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 36% |
| 2025 | 7 | 18% |
| 2024 | 4 | 5% |
| 2023 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 4 | 1% |
| 2019 | 5 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 14 | 5% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 30 | 3% |
| 1999 | 32 | 3% |
| 1998 | 52 | 6% |
| 1997 | 94 | 11% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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