2001 Ford Expedition Vehicle Speed Control Problems
Owners have filed 101 complaints with NHTSA about vehicle speed control problems on the 2001 Ford Expedition, 17% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 100,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “cruise control” (32% of reports).
- 101vehicle speed control complaints
- 100,000median miles at failure
- 11mention a crash
- 11mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Cruise control: mentioned in 32 of 101 complaints (32%)
- Caught fire: mentioned in 24 of 101 complaints (24%)
- Deactivation switch: mentioned in 7 of 101 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems happen?
Based on 61 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 101 complaints, 11 mention a crash, 43 a fire, 11 an injury.
Ford Expedition vehicle speed control complaints by model year
| Model year | Vehicle Speed Control complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Expedition | 1 | 10% | — |
| 2025 Expedition | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2024 Expedition | 8 | 10% | 19,632 |
| 2023 Expedition | 6 | 9% | 21,000 |
| 2022 Expedition | 8 | 7% | — |
| 2021 Expedition | 9 | 4% | 2,000 |
| 2020 Expedition | 15 | 4% | 85,000 |
| 2019 Expedition | 13 | 3% | 72,000 |
| 2018 Expedition | 15 | 4% | 41,324 |
| 2017 Expedition | 21 | 6% | 50,100 |
| 2016 Expedition | 20 | 9% | 53,649 |
| 2015 Expedition | 15 | 9% | 45,000 |
| 2014 Expedition | 4 | 6% | — |
| 2013 Expedition | 7 | 8% | 114,380 |
| 2012 Expedition | 18 | 15% | 71,512 |
| 2011 Expedition | 7 | 10% | 50,000 |
| 2010 Expedition | 3 | 5% | 117,000 |
| 2009 Expedition | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2008 Expedition | 13 | 9% | 44,382 |
| 2007 Expedition | 12 | 6% | 36,000 |
| 2006 Expedition | 29 | 10% | 85,640 |
| 2005 Expedition | 66 | 21% | 71,000 |
| 2004 Expedition | 21 | 7% | 30,060 |
| 2003 Expedition | 20 | 3% | 66,500 |
| 2002 Expedition | 58 | 17% | 63,000 |
| 2001 Expedition | 101 | 17% | 100,000 |
| 2000 Expedition | 124 | 14% | 109,000 |
| 1999 Expedition | 59 | 6% | 116,500 |
| 1998 Expedition | 78 | 9% | 111,500 |
| 1997 Expedition | 79 | 9% | 120,000 |
| 1996 Expedition | 1 | 33% | 50,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A fire at the switch could occur.
Fix: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
THe component was the speed control deactivation switch Manufacturer Recall Number 05S28 NHTSA Recall Number05V017000 Recall Status Recall Incomplete. It is unknown if the part is available for inspection but the vehicle is. The fire occurred while driving and left me stranded on the side of the…
I gave a friend a ride to Wal mart in my 2001 Expedition to buy some power steering fluid, luckily I parked over by the automotive section. I turned it off and waited in vehicle till he returned, about 7 or 8 minutes. I started the engine, grabbed the brake and dropped it in reverse when engine…
My vehicle year,make,and model has multiple manufacturer recalls pertaining to my specific vehicles vin number. I have 0 unrepaired recalls that have not been assessed and has had zero components replaced under recalls for specific components. Each and every recalled components associated with my…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Ford Expeditions have vehicle speed control problems?
No. NHTSA has 101 owner complaints about vehicle speed control for the 2001 Ford Expedition (17% of the 578 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Expedition vehicle speed control?
Yes: 1 safety recall list vehicle speed control. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do vehicle speed control problems start?
The median reported mileage is 100,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about vehicle speed control problems on the 2001 Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “cruise control”, in 32 of 101 complaints, followed by “caught fire” (24).
Other 2001 Ford Expedition problems
See all 2001 Ford Expedition problems or vehicle speed control problems across all Expedition years.