2001 Ford Expedition Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

12 -14 City / 17 -18 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

232 -260

Seats

5 -9

Positive Owner Reviews

Michelle M

It has 3rd row seating and seats 8.

I really like the amount of space and how comfortable it is the only complaint would be the gas mileage.

Lacey V

I would give it a 10 its awesome.

Everything is great we haven't had any problems with it. I love the space it has and the ac works really good it's easy to clean and easy to get kids in and out of and has car seat hooks and has the ac vents in the back for the kids. I would recommend it to a family with a lot of family members.

Patricia M

It's paid for and it serves my family well and hold tons of groceries and cargo.

Has lots of space. It holds up to 8 people. Drive like a dream. Turns on a dime.

Sean D

Ford expedition is one of the best trucks out there

It's big roomy and fun to drive.Good on long trips.I need a new one

Judy W

Fun, easy to enter, exit, store rec items.

Comfortable, ease of maintenance, low taxes. Good gas mileage, good looking vehicle. Overhead port for additional viewing, air.

BRANDY C

The Ford Expedition is a great family vehicle, with lots of space.

I love my Ford Expedition. I don't have any complaints.

John E

My first expedition pulls really well.

My use my 2001 ford expedition for work. It does very well pulling and handling. I also have room for my 3 boys. It is very comfortable I am able to lay the seats down and put my tools and supplies in. It also has 167000 mile on it. I have only had minor issues.

Dana W

Great All Around family car

I love this vehicle. It is my favorite out of all the vehicles I've owned. It is comfortable and roomy. The only thing I don't like is we have had to replace something to do with the valves in the engine. There are 8 of them.

Negative Owner Reviews

Vanessa H

It is a 4 door large SUV with lots of space.

Constantly blows coil packs revs high constant motor issues leaks oil other then than I love my 3rd row SUV.

Steve H

Comfortable seats and the sound system

My vehicle runs ok but I had to get a lot of work done. Now I have to replace the cad converter. The seats are very comfortable though. I'd say more comfortable than all of the other cars I've had in my lifetime

Deb T

Ol' reliable and still fun to drive.

My expedition has lasted "forever" - over 240, 000 miles. It has been pretty reliable although it is now starting to have problems - but it is over 17 years old. The engine does seem like it will run forever - it is everything else that has me worried.

Britany L

My car is 4 wheel drive so it can get out of a sticky situation. It sounds good, and it seats 8 comfortably.

My vehicle has major issues, it seems like the fuel intake is bad and it wants to die. The tires are messed up and it causes it to wobble. Cosmetic damage is horrendous.

Paul F

A very strong reliable truck with awesome 4 wheel drive.

I really like that its 4 wheel drive. It has a 6 disc CD changer which I also like. I enjoy the fact that it has third row seating, and I am able to fit the whole family on outings. I believe ford did great with the expedition, but I don't like that I am unable to do some work on the engine. Something as simple as a tune up must be done in a shop do to the location of the spark plugs. I just had my heater core go out which I heard often happens on the expedition according to other owners of the same vehicle. Overall though it has been a reliable source of transportation for me and my family and I will gladly continue to drive it until it finally gives up and kills over.

Jeanne K

Red school bus travel in school colors.

It runs well but it is the most awful red color. It should be painted if I could afford it. The radio speakers are poor quality and do not travel beyond the front seats. It is wheelchair accessible so it is reason why we bought it. Can you imagine going everywhere in a very ugly looking school bus.

Kathleen H

Other than the electrical problems it's a pretty reliable car. It gets us where we're going and holds a lot of groceries

We get electrical shorts when it rains hard. Currently only one door opens from the inside and none of the windows work because the electrical short keeps blowing the fuse.

La Rae C

It's great for a family vehicle.

I love how spacious it is. It fits all the kids and dog! Great for road trips or dropping kids off at school. Can however do without the airbag suspension. It makes a little car sick if I am riding passenger.

Ford Expedition Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

XLT

232-260 HP 15-15 MPG 8-9 Seats

XLT Special Service

232-260 HP 15-15 MPG 5-9 Seats

Eddie Bauer

260 HP 15-15 MPG 8 Seats

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2001 Ford Expedition Owner Reviews

4.28

95 Reviews

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5 stars

46%

4 stars

36%

3 stars

18%

2 stars

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Alissa M on June 24, 2021

Easy to fix, the parts are reasonably priced, great for a big family.

It's an old truck but it runs great. It's easy to fix and the parts aren't expensive. I love that it's big and has so many seats. It has never left me stranded even when broken it always gets me home.

Paul F on March 30, 2021

A very strong reliable truck with awesome 4 wheel drive.

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Ranks #5 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2001 Ford Expedition has an average owner rating of 4.42 out of 5 which ranks it #5 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

2001 Chevrolet Suburban

4.47

2001 GMC Yukon

4.43

2001 Ford Expedition

4.28

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Ford Expedition has a combined MPG of 17 which ranks it #2 of 7 other Full Size SUVs.

2001 Ford Explorer

19 MPG

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17 MPG

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2001 Ford Expedition

17 MPG

Is The 2001 Ford Expedition A Good Car?

Yes it is a good vehicle. Even though it has blown a spark plug recently it steel is a great car. Would not trade it for anything.

Edward W.

Yes, for the most part. I bought mine used from a private seller. It was not in the best of condition. It is a great size vehicle for a large family. I love how high I sit off the ground in it. I... Read More

Ariana B.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Ford Expedition?

Yes it is reliable. It has had its share of problems airbag, Air compressor, fuel pump and relay had problems all fixed by my boyfriend.

Sherry M.

It has been reliable. Considering I bought it from a private owner, and it was/is in pretty bad shape (we believe it sat in the grass for a long time) because the bottom is just about rusted out, ... Read More

John T.

Is The 2001 Ford Expedition A Good Value?

We have had it for eight years. It has been a great vehicle. We think it great value. We will drive it till it cannot be fixed.

Christina K.

We paid $1250 for ours. It was a good valuable at the time, considering we needed a large SUV to get our kids back and forth to school, and we recently had a new baby. So the value we bought ours... Read More

Daniel M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 2001 Ford Expedition starter relay location?

Answer: The starter relay in a 2001 Ford Expedition is located in the main fuse panel under the hood. The main fuse panel for the SUV can be found on the right side of the engine near the battery. The fuse box under...

Does the 2001 ford expedition have misfire problems?

Answer: This 2001 Ford Expedition does not have any specific issues, but like all cars, it can develop a number of problems over time if it is not taken care of. Common issues include low fluids, burnt out fuses, worn...

Where is the idle air control valve located in the 2001 ford expedition?

Answer: The idle air control valve location in the 2001 Ford Expedition is found by watching: https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=abX5TlmT3Oo The spark plugs need to be replaced every 100,000 miles unless it's a copper...

What in the bolt pattern for the 2001 ford expedition?

Answer: EacH2011 Ford Expedition has the same bolt pattern, regardless of configuraiton: 5x135 with an 87.1mm center bore. However, each Expedition does not use the same tires and wheels; the XL trim will use...

2001 Ford Expedition: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: The 2001 Ford Expedition uses SAE 5w-20 viscosity, fully synthetic motor oil in its engine. The vehicle has an oil capacity of 6 US quarts. You can find this oil at any maSSRetail location. You can also find it...

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