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2001 Fleetwood ExpeditionProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2001 Fleetwood Expedition, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem3Suspension

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 19, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Fleetwood Expedition has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension30
Structure10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2001 Fleetwood Expedition recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 07V-120 · Mar 19, 2007 · 167,096 vehicles

Risk. RELEASE OF COOLANT UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD IGNITE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Fleetwood.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Expedition year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Expedition median. How we score

'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'14'16
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Expedition owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE LEAF SPRING BROKE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO DROP LOW TO THE GROUND. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS
Complaint 10002360 · Jan 8, 2003
EXPERIENCING OCCASIONAL PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT SUSPENSION, SOMETIME IT UNEXPECTEDLY BUCK IN AN UP AND DOWNWARD MOTION WHILE TRAVELING ON FREEWAY, SO DRIVER IS COMPELLED TO REDUCE THEIR SPEED IMMEDIATELY AND ALMOST STOP BEFORE BEING ABLE TO COMMENCE MOVING AGAIN SAFELY. DEALER AND MYSELF AGREE THAT…
Complaint 9005249 · May 24, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN THE CENTER OF THE ROAD, IT WILL DRIFT TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT, CONSUMER STATES IN ORDER TO INITIATE A TURN, HE HAS TO TURN THE WHEEL, THEN AFTER A SECOND OR TWO IT STARTS TO TURN, CONSUMER STATES IF HE DOES NOT WAIT FOR A FEW SECONDS HE WILL THEN OVER STEER AND…
Complaint 562150 · Jul 20, 2001

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