FordExpedition2001
  1. Ford Expedition
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Gasoline

2001 Ford Expedition Gasoline Problems

11
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 11 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 2 indicate fire

What owners report

  • spark plug · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 25, 2007 · 76,000 miles

    Gasoline

    2001 ford expedition had its 2nd spark plug blow out this week. There should be a recall. *tr

    ODI 10204250

  • September 22, 2007 · 113,000 miles

    Gasoline

    Spark plug ejection from engine. Started the vehicle and the #3 spark plug blew out of head which broke the ignition coil pack above it. Mechanic (not dealer) installed an aftermarket kit made for the ford motor. 2001 expedition 5.4l triton 113,000 miles. *tr

    ODI 10205061

  • December 28, 2005 · 127,995 miles

    Gasoline

    Spark plug blow out on ford expedition. Threads in head stripped causing premature failure. *nm

    ODI 10146514

  • November 4, 2005 · 80,452 miles

    Gasoline

    2001 ford expedition eddie bauer with a 5.4 v8. Sitting at a stop sign, as soon as i pressed on the accelerator to proceed the engine blew the 3rd spark plug on the passenger side. Towed to ford dealer estimates to fix are 800 for heli coil, 3500 for head replacement. *jb

    ODI 10142880

  • September 20, 2005 · 70,000 miles

    Gasoline

    The spark plug blew out of my 2001 ford expedition. I was cranking the vehicle and heard a loud pop and then the motor started popping and shaking. I had to have it towed to the ford dealer that has handled all my repairs. They claim the aluminum in the head is faulty and there are no threads on the head but the heads on the spark plug are fine. The warranty company claims that they do not cover the threads on the…

    ODI 10137229

  • June 28, 2002

    Gasoline

    Vehicle had been parked for 3 days when it caught on fire. Fire department determined fire started in engine compartment. Vehicle was totalled.*ak *scc

    Fire reported

    ODI 8013615

  • March 1, 2002

    Gasoline

    Since approximately march of 2002 i have experienced four seperate incidents where my truck suddenly accelerated. Each time i was moving slowly using the engine idle speed to propel the truck forward when the truck suddenly accelerated. Twice i was pulling into my garage, once pulling into a instant oil change station once pulling into a car wash. Each time i was able to stop the truck before striking anything using…

    ODI 770667

  • August 9, 2001

    Gasoline

    The vehicle erupted in flames upon impact with another vehicle and burned on the shoulder. The fire appears to have started in the engine compartment and then engulfed the passenger area. There is no evidence to suggest that the other two vehicles that were involved caused the consumer vehicle to catch fire.

    Fire reported · 2 injuries

    ODI 563502

  • August 6, 2001

    Electrical System · Gasoline

    Whenever vehicle has been started and running for a minute it would suddenly cut off for no reason. At the time the vehicle would have 1/4 tank of fuel. Vehicle not able to be restarted. Also, all electrical systems shut down. Have taken to dealer twice & mechanic could not locate cause of problem.*ak

    ODI 896311

  • August 1, 2001

    Gasoline

    While traveling at 25-30 mph vehicle stalled. Then, vehicle shut off entirely. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak

    ODI 894623

  • Gasoline

    While driving and without warning vehicle completely shutdown. Vehicle has been to dealer five times, and cause can not be determined. Please give any further details.*ak

    ODI 8017332