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2001 Ford Expedition

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 Expedition.

Body SUV

The 2001 Ford Expedition is an SUV that requires 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil for its engine. This model year accumulated 612 owner complaints, with the top area being Engine & Engine Cooling, and was subject to 10 recalls. While not the most complaint-heavy year in the Expedition’s history—1999 saw 1,007 complaints—it sits far above the model’s lowest tally of just 1 complaint, marking it as a year that demands careful inspection.

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Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeP255-70R16OEM · verified

Wheel / rim7.5-J inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Spark plug

AGSF32PM4

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	204.7 in
Overall width	78.3 in
Overall height	76.4 in
Wheelbase	118.9 in
Curb weight	5344 lb
Track (front / rear)	65.4 / 65.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)	52/48

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Expedition of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.5–10.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.50 sec — 2002 XLT

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	XLT 5.4L V8	9.90 sec	17.30 sec	260 hp	4x4
2002	XLT 5.4L V8	9.50 sec	17.10 sec	260 hp	4x4
1997	Eddie Bauer 5.4L V8	9.90 sec	17.40 sec	230 hp	4x4
1997	XLT 5.4L V8	10.60 sec	18.00 sec	230 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque the oil drain plug to 10.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	5.7 Pints ( rear)
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	6-9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	114-121 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	55-64 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	19.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug	10.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Transfer Case Fill Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	11.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub	258 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub	221 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	755 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	75 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	730 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	30 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	0.052-0.056 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Less auxiliary A/C, 2.31. With auxiliary A/C, 3.92. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	68
Oil Capacity	Less auxiliary A/C, 9.00. With auxiliary A/C, 11.00. oz
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	65

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	30-45
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	20-45 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	1500 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure	20-45 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	1500 rpm
Intake Valve Lash	Hydraulic in

Brakes

Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Torque Caliper to Bracket	20 ft-lbs / 21-26 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	70 ft-lbs / 136 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Brake Application	WITH REAR DISC / WITH STANDARD
Rotor Max Parallel Variation	0.0005 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.002 in
Rotor Discard at or Under	0.4 in / 1.09 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 120

33 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 120

33 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

66 ft. lbs., step 2: Loosen one turn., step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 90

66 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3.7 ft. lbs., step 2: 18

3.7 ft. lbs

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3 ft. lbs., step 2: 18

3 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 45,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (repack)
At 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

From 1997 through 2000 the Ford Expedition generation recorded a dramatic spike in complaint volume, with complaints ranging from 901 to 1,007 per year and multiple recalls and investigations each year. In 2001 the Federal data show 612 complaints, 10 recalls, 6 investigations, and 162 technical service bulletins—roughly a 35‑40 % reduction from 2000 levels, but still well above the 2002 figure of 388 complaints and 4 recalls. The top complaint categories for 2001 were Engine & Engine Cooling (112), Vehicle Speed Control (83), Electrical System (74), and Tires (58), and the model also logged 40 crash‑related complaints and 97 fire‑related complaints. This places the 2001 model near the tail end of the high‑complaint period rather than at the low‑complaint baseline that begins in 2002. Consequently, while the 2001 Expedition shows improving trends compared with its immediate predecessors, it retains a relatively high incidence of engine, fire, and electrical issues; given that later model years such as 2002 and beyond exhibit markedly lower complaint and recall counts, the 2001 model is a less favorable purchase candidate.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

162

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

612

Owner complaints

40 involved a crash · 97 a fire

NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars

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Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’91 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00’01’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ’11 ’12 ’13 ’14 ’15 ’16 ’17 ’18 ’19 ’20 ’21 ’22 ’23 ’24 ’25 ’26 ’27

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 612 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine & Engine Cooling112

Vehicle Speed Control83

Electrical System74

Tires58

Seat Belts31

Power Train31

Suspension16

Air Bags14

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06E056000Fuel System, GasolineReported 13/06/2006

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK… Remedy: UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.

06E067000Exterior Lighting:HeadlightsReported 01/08/2006

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC… Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 162 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
TSB 20-2233	2020-07-13	Structure	This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000…
TSB 19-2026	2019-02-07	Structure	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
TSB 19-2026	2019-02-07	Structure	Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels…
CSP-08B01	2008-05-16	Engine And Engine Cooling	FORD: CERTAIN 1999-2001 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES UP TO 6000 LB GVWR REGISTERED IN NEW YORK AND…
SP-08B01	2008-05-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CSC LETTER WAS…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Vehicles with shared specs

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Group 65 battery Vehicles taking 6.0 qt Spark plug AGSF32PM4

Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 Expedition take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 Expedition have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.