2001 Ford Expedition Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 68
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 68 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 23 indicate fire
What owners report
- cruise control · 14 records
- caught fire · 14 records
- speed control · 12 records
- fire department · 9 records
- control switch · 8 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 7 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
At any speed, or when coming to a stop, the engine revved and raced intermittently. The throttle had become stuck on many occasions. The consumer's wife was backing out of the driveway and the throttle became stuck. The vehicle went out of control and crossed the street, struck a vehicle, and collided into the side of a house. The manufacturer and dealer were aware of the problem. *ak *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10051785
Vehicle Speed Control
I was sitting behind one vehicle stopped at an intersection waiting for the light to change. The engine suddenly revved and lunged forward. Despite depressing the brake as hard as i could, i was unable to prevent the car from crashing into the car in front. I believe this surge may have happened previously. Approximately 1 1/2 years ago, i was accelerating up a hill when i suddenly felt a surge forward even after i…
Crash reported
ODI 10041253
Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle suddenly accelerated when the driver applied the brake. The dealer was notified. *nlm
ODI 10015760
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle surged forward while idling. A recording box was affixed to the vehicle and documentation was available. Dealer examined the vehicle ten times, but could not resolve the problem. *ak *la
ODI 10066799
Vehicle Speed Control
Engine accelerated and vehicle failed to stop when brakes were applied, vehicle continued to creep forward when shifted into neutral, then to park, causing damage to security gate and vehicle. Vehicle stopped only when engine was turned off. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10010462
Vehicle Speed Control
New 2001 expedition. Started lurching forward in 2002. This happens when i was parking in the garage, the foot is not touching any of the pedals its coasting very very slowly cause your going to put your foot on the break to stop. All of a sudden it lunges forward at the same time radio goes louder and the air conditioner or heater speeds up, its like a power serge. It has taken a while to figure that out, it…
ODI 10136132
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. While stopped at a traffic stop, the vehicle suddenly lunged forward while the contact depressed the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostics. The technicians were unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 04/06/12*lj the consumer stated the sudden acceleration happened several…
ODI 10451444
Vehicle Speed Control
High rpms when brake is applied, vehicle will surge foward without the drivers foot on the gas. This has occurred a total of 6 or more times it doesn't happen everyday. Sometimes weeks can pass for it to happen. Has been to the dealer twice, but was unable to remedy problem at this time. It's at the dealer for the third time. Dealer said there is nothing they can do it's unsafe to drive. Can cause a very serious…
ODI 768949
Vehicle Speed Control
On several occasions while applying accelerator pedal from a stop position vehicle would surge forward. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8007357
Vehicle Speed Control
I own a 2001 ford expedition 5.4l and on at least ten different occasions the vehicle has suddenly accelerated. Luckily, every time this has occured the vehicle was at a full stop and my foot was on the brake pedal. The vehicle would surge forward and the tachometer would jump to about 3500 to 4000 rpm. The surge only lasts for a few seconds, but it is enough to lunge the vehicle forward. After the second or third…
ODI 10068326
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Vehicle Speed Control
While waiting at stop light with foot on the brakes vehicle suddenly, without warning, surged forward 2-3 feet. Had taken vehicle to dealership several times, and mechanic placed vehicle on diagnostic machine. No codes appeared for surging problem. Mechanic did replace air by pass valve, and had reprogramed pcm. *ak
ODI 897959
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden and unexpected acceleration at or near idle while in gear. Dt
ODI 768928
Vehicle Speed Control
When coming to a stop engine revs and vehicle jumps forward even with consumer pressing on brakes. Vehicle will not stop. *ak
ODI 895445
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
While engine isideling, vehicle will surge foward without the drivers foot on the gas, this has occurred a total of five times. Dealer has been contacted, but was unable to remedy problem at this time.*ak consumer states four times incident happened while vehicle rolling with drivers foot on brake, the fifth time was with the brake totally depressed had just come to a stop and engine surged.*jb
ODI 894010
Vehicle Speed Control
Re a recall on his 2001 ford expedition, wants to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket costs. *kb the consumers vehicle caught on fire and he believed it was related to the speed control deactivation switch. The consumer stated he never received a recall letter, however the manufacturer stated it was mailed to him. The consumer sustained injuries trying to put the fire out. *jb
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10210510
Vehicle Speed Control
6 times my 2001 xlt expedition has tried to take off with the brake applied. The speed and rpm gauge would show high output. At the same time the expedition would lunge forward. *ts *nlm *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***765666
ODI 10009394
Vehicle Speed Control
After vehicle comes to a complete stop or at idle vehicle launch forward at high speed, making it possible to have an accident or receive bodily injuries.*ak
ODI 8009292
Front Underhood · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving, rpms revved. Also, consumer has smelled smoke coming from steering wheel column. Consumer has contacted dealer. Dealer unable to determine cause of problem. *ak *slc
ODI 891024