CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Ford Excursion has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 209 complaints with NHTSA, including 17 crashes, 19 fires, 14 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (58 reports).
2001 Ford Excursion recalls
Most common 2001 Ford Excursion problems
Problem areas named in the 209 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 58 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 44 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Suspension | 15 |
| Electrical System | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 |
| Steering | 9 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Seat Belts | 6 |
What owners report
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 cal
Tie rod end broke in half. Tie rod fell to the ground
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.
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.
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.
2001 Ford Excursion questions
Does the 2001 Ford Excursion have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Excursion: Vehicle Speed Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Vehicle Speed Control; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Excursion?
Based on 209 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (58), Engine And Engine Cooling (44), Power Train (21).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Ford Excursion has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.