2001 FORD EXCURSION — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

240

Owner Complaints

19 Crashes 20 Fires 2 Deaths

7

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

13

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2001 FORD EXCURSION

The 2001 FORD EXCURSION has received a total of 240 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 7 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, WHEELS:HUB, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Tires (31 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (17 complaints), and Tirestreadbelt (15 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 FORD EXCURSION

NHTSA has recorded 7 recalls for the 2001 FORD EXCURSION, potentially affecting up to 9,489,268 vehicles.

Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL...

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Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

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Recall 07V553000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

| 1,176,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

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Recall 06V286000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 1,200,000 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

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Recall 01V258000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

| 1,083,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST...

Consequence: LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED...

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Recall 01V227001 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

| 1,400,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 -...

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON...

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Recall 01V082000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 268 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, OR A BURN INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 FORD EXCURSION

240 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD EXCURSION. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Tires
Complaints: 31 4 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 17
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 15
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 14 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 10
Suspension
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 10
Electrical System
Complaints: 9 4 Fires
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 2 Fires
Engine
Complaints: 8
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 7 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 7 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 6 5 Crashes 6 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Steering
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 2 Deaths
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 3 2 Fires 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 2
Equipment
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 2
Power Train
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
Complaints: 1 2 Injuries
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tiresbead
Complaints: 1
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

Odometer Fraud. The contact was interested in purchasing a 2001 Ford Excursion at the dealer who advertised the mileage on the vehicle as 120,000 on Saturday, December 6th, 2025; however, the odometer showed a mileage of 116,000. While noticing the difference, the contact decided to research the VIN online and discovered that on January 20th, 2024, in Maryland, the mileage was recorded for the vehicle at the time of servicing at 212,820. The contact asked the dealer for clarity on the difference in the mileage; however, the dealer failed to provide an explanation. The dealer stated that no laws in the state of Utah were being violated where the vehicle was being sold and disconnected the call. The contact reported the issue to the NHTSA after discovering the discrepancy.
#11518816 | STEERING | | N/A miles
Tie rod end broke in half. Tie rod fell to the ground
#11511521 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 135,000 miles Fire
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Excursion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unattended, the vehicle caught fire without warning. There were no reported injuries, police reports, or air bag deployments. The fire department and city employees extinguished the fire. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
#11102252 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 70,000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL CUTOUT SWITCH MOUNTED ON MASTER CYLINDER IS FULL OF BRAKE FLUID INCLUDING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR. THE VIN NUMBER DOESN'T LINK TO A RECALL. PERHAPS THE PREVIOUS OWNER HAD SWITCH REPLACED UNDER RECALL OR PERHAPS THIS VIN WASN'T IN THE ORIGINAL RECALL. IN ANY EVENT A FIRE HAZARD IS PRESENT.
#10783698 | TIRES | | 147,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75R16 119/116R (NA). WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE TIRES EXPLODED AND CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2001 FORD EXCURSION

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FORD EXCURSION in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FORD EXCURSION

Ford Motor Company has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 FORD EXCURSION. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

032151 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS MAY LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP). *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDES TSB 03-21-51 DATED 10/30/2003. *TT

03112 — SUSPENSION

ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED HUB/BEARING ROCKING END-PLAY MEASUREMENT. INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT

15757 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT

15025 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAK AND RATTLE CONDITION. *TT

15334 — STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A POPPING NOISE BENEATH THE DRIVER'S FEET AREA COMING FROM THE FLOORBOARD. *TT

15121 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MISS OR POPPING THROUGH THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST. *SLC

15133 — EQUIPMENT

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE CONDITION WITH THE REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT CONDITION. *SLC

15008 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 12/4/00 AND EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT INCONSISTENT SPEED OR SURGING WITH THE CRUISE COTNROL SET AT APPROXIMATELY 46 OR 70 MPH. *TT

14646 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING STARTER SERVICE CONTACT REQUEST. *TT

14883 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY CONDITIONS. *TT

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FORD EXCURSION

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2001 FORD EXCURSION.

Investigation EA01009 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN Closed

Opened:

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

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