Three problems related to front suspension control arm have been reported for the 2001 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2001 Expedition.
Rear upper and lower control arms completely rusted out, resulting a dangerous driving situation. I have vehicle serviced regularly at a Ford dealer and was never informed of such a hazard. While driving, heard a loud noise and felt a bad jerk, rear-end just fell down. Had severe medical issues as result. Ford needs to alert consumers of this problem and implement a recall, before a fatal occurs.
Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The contact discovered that the rear lower control arms/trailing arms had completed rusted. The contact was a certified mechanic who replaced the lower control arms. The manufactured was not made aware of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 208,000. Ne.
Ford Expedition 5. 4l 2001 - sudden brake failure while traveling 25 mph in parking lot. Brake lines rusted through caused sudden brake failure. Car had undercarriage cleaning frequently during winter months and there was no indication of any problems. When replacing the brake lines, owner was informed that the upper and lower rear control arms were rusted through as well and that immediate replacement was necessary to avoid the rear track arm failure which which results in dropping the rear axle and complete loss of vehicle control. Vehicle was purchased new in June 2001 and maintained continuously. Owner has possession of corroded control arms after repair for evidence in NHTSA investigation. Nhtsa is encouraged to contact the owner of vehicle for inspection of failed parts for investigative support. . This is a manufacturers defect and vehicles need to be recalled and parts replaced to avoid loss of vehicle control, accidents, injury and fatalities due to Ford motor company negligence.