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2001 FORD Expedition VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Standard NHTSA Filing

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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Safety Recalls

Standard NHTSA Filing #05V388000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Risk if Unfixed
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
Free Fix
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
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Other FORD Expedition 2001 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
TIRES
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall

Other FORD Expedition Years

2027
2 recalls
2026
2 recalls
2025
6 recalls
2024
7 recalls
2023
8 recalls
2022
12 recalls
2021
12 recalls
2020
18 recalls
2019
11 recalls
2018
14 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
3 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
4 recalls
2007
2 recalls
2006
6 recalls
2005
5 recalls
2004
4 recalls
2003
6 recalls
2002
4 recalls
2000
11 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2001 FORD Expedition safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL recall for the 2001 FORD Expedition? (Campaign #05V388000)

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR. BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)