2001 Ford Expedition Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 4%of 578 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 118,755miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Ford Expedition, 4% of the 578 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 118,755 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 1997 Ford Expedition, I was driving home through the country, when going into a curve, I heard a pop come from the front of the truck. Truck went into a hard lean , but I was able to keep under control. From previous ownership of a Ford explorer, I knew what happened. Upon inspection sway bar links had broken. ...updated 02/11/15”
NHTSA complaint #10112246, filed 2005-02, 144,024 miles“I was stopped at a red light, and all of a sudden I heard this loud crash and bang, and was jerked forward. Thought the pick up truck behind me rear-ended me. That driver pulled up aside of me and told me you just dropped your driveshaft. Since it was dark and my vehicle was in the middle of the road at an intersection I called the police. When they arrived they told me we can't wait for your tow truck driver to get here, it's to dangerous, so they called another towing company. Well after a long hassle and the 1st tow of $150.00, I got my vehicle towed to my house. …”
NHTSA complaint #10524500, filed 2013-07, 127,510 miles“Rear upper and lower control arms completely rusted out, resulting a dangerous driving situation. I have vehicle serviced regularly at a Ford dealer and was never informed of such a hazard. While driving, heard a loud noise and felt a bad jerk, rear-end just fell down. Had severe medical issues as result. Ford needs to alert consumers of this problem and implement a recall, before a fatal occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10837124, filed 2016-02, 101,500 miles“Vehicle is a 2001 Ford Expedition xlt 4x4 purchased new in april 2001 and owned continuously by current owner, only serviced at hub Ford of colchester, ct and girard Ford of norwich ct. Failure of suspension/drivetrain components occurred while accelerating onto a highway onramp. Both rear lower control arms had corrosion that LED to complete disconnection from rear axle. With no supporting lower control arms, the rear transaxle shifted during vehicle acceleration. …”
NHTSA complaint #10493303, filed 2013-01, 150,000 miles“Ford Expedition 5.4l 2001 - sudden brake failure while traveling 25 MPH in parking lot. Brake lines rusted through caused sudden brake failure. Car had undercarriage cleaning frequently during winter months and there was no indication of any problems. When replacing the brake lines, owner was informed that the upper and lower rear control arms were rusted through as well and that immediate replacement was necessary to avoid the rear track arm failure which results in dropping the rear axle and complete loss of vehicle control. Vehicle was purchased new in june 2001 and maintained continuously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10523454, filed 2013-07, 110,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10016789Jan 1, 2005Rear axle noise repair.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2025 | 1 | 3% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 14 | 3% |
| 2018 | 26 | 7% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 4% |
| 2001 | 21 | 4% |
| 2000 | 63 | 7% |
| 1999 | 52 | 6% |
| 1998 | 144 | 17% |
| 1997 | 138 | 16% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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