Three problems related to ignition coils failure 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.
2001 Ford Expedition ignition coils continue to short out when wet and always after a rain - water seeps into the engine compartment and inevitably that an ignition coil will begin to short out / begin missing and lose power while driving. Because this always seems to happen during inclement weather the danger factor is heightened. I have spoken to other 2001 Expedition owners and they all have experienced the exact same dangerous and expensive problem. Another issue of consumer concern is that Ford motor CO. And it's service representatives are keenly aware of this and in fact have repaired the continuous problem during the first 75,000 miles. I personally have had the coils go out on me while driving in dangerous weather and have now had five(5) ignition coils go out on me at this time. Ford motor CO needs to take responsibility for this inherent mechanical problem and finally correct this problem before any accidents and deaths occur.
Ignition coiled burned out causing a 30 amp fuse to fail. The car immediately stalled and would not start again due to electronic system shutdown. The car has only 40,000 miles and it and has had all recommended service. The Ford dealership service department who made the repair stated that there were 8 of these ignition coils and they could burn out at any time causing the same failure.
Tire tread separated. (nar) while driving a piece of the passenger side rear tire tread came off the tire. The tire was replaced with the spare. Next the drivers side rear tire tread separated which caused temporary loss of control. The tire damaged the rear bumper and wheel well. While doing research the consumer came across a recall notice for the tires. The consumer request reimbursement for the price of five new tires, damage and mental anguish. The vehicle transmission also had to be overhauled because it caused the vehicle to vibrate while changing gears. The ignition coil was replaced to alleviate bucking while driving at a steady speed.