2001 Ford Expedition: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 2, 2026 · Acceleration, Brakes · CA · fire

THe component was the speed control deactivation switch Manufacturer Recall Number 05S28 the federal safety agency Recall Number05V017000 Recall Status Recall Incomplete. It is unknown if the part is available for inspection but the vehicle is. The fire occurred while driving and left me stranded on the side of the road with five dogs, 2 hours away from home with no way of getting back. I had to find a hotel that allowed pets which was expensive and have been in said hotel starting August 25 through today, September 2. We are paid until tomorrow and I have exhausted all funds and resources. We will be without food, shelter, or teransportation. Yes the problemhas been confirmed by Santa Monica Lincoln Ford Dealership. The mechanic liason is Art Albrandt and can be reached at [XXX]. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than the mechanics at thew Ford Dealership No there was no warning prior to the incident. The vehicle was running just fine. ZThe vehicle caught fire en route to Los Angeles frim San Bernardino County. AAA came and towed the vehicle to a friend's house because it was very late, and towed to the dealership the following morning. I found the nearest pet friendly hotel because I had no way to transport my animals any distance. I waited two days before being told that a part that was needed was discontinuerd, and they would have to find it at a pick a part over the weekend. At this point I had exhaiusted all of my financial resources and had to borrow funds to keep us housed. That following monday I was toild that the problem, specifically the part, that was related to the recall had been fixed however the vehicle still did not run and because it was so old they did not have the equipment to further diagnose it and referred us to a nearby mechanic who could help us. So far we have been referred to 4 mechanics and none are willing to even look at it. I filed a complaint with Ford, case number [XXX]. I explained that the recg INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FO

Filed Jan 23, 2023 · Electrical · MS · fire

Vehical burst into flames seems on passenger side under the hood...Had been parked all day. No one around or injured. Vehical is a total loss.

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · Electrical · 192,000 miles · CO · fire

Vehicle caught on fire due to an incorrectly installed head light due to a cracked plug assembly. Vehicle was in a fast-food drive through when the smoke and subsequent flames were seen. Due to age of the vehicle the task of changing the light bulb was farmed out to local oil change shop. While changing the placing the new bulb into the plug assembly the thin plastic broke keeping the bulb from seating properly. Tested okay on reassembly but once night came the light was on for only 15 minutes and ignited the inner head lamp assembly and subsequently more of the engine compartment. Fortunately, the fast-food restaurant came out with an extinguisher and put out the fire. Thankfully, no one was hurt however, had the fire occurred on the highway, in a parking lot unattended, or in the homes garage, the outcome would have been far worse.

Filed Mar 26, 2020 · Acceleration · 110,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that while his vehicle was parked in his apartment complex, his vehicle suddenly caught fire without warning. The contact stated that he had heard a loud boom from inside which prompted him to check on his vehicle. The contact immediately called 911 as the fire spread to other vehicles in the parking lot. The fire department was able to extinguish, a total of four vehicles were completely burned to the ground. The fire marshals were also called and a report was filed. All vehicles involved in the fire remained at the apartment complex parking lot. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire. The manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that his vehicle had been placed under recall for the federal safety agency recall number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control) but was unaware that there was ever a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2017 · Acceleration, Electrical · 260,000 miles · NM

Fuses blowing as soon as put in box. Smoke coming from cruise control switch

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Acceleration, Engine · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. After starting the vehicle, the contact smelled a burning odor under the hood. The contact looked under the hood and noticed that the engine compartment was on fire. The contact extinguished the fire. A fire report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control) after the fire, but the dealer denied the repair. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 28, 2016 · Acceleration · 200,000 miles · NC · fire

While my two year old daughter and I were sitting in the vehicle (vehicle was off) a passerby knocked on the window informing me that my car was on fire. I exited the vehicle and found flames coming from under hood and below the car. Come to find out there was a recall on the vehicle for a faulty speed control switch known to catch fire and even though I had recently had the car in for service at a ford dealership, it was not addressed or taken care of before this fire. Totally negligent! We could have burned up in the car without any warning.

Filed Aug 19, 2015 · Electrical · 103,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and later became engulfed in flames. The fire and police departments were notified of the incident. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The fire department chief determined that the fire was started by a faulty ignition wire insulation. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Jun 5, 2014 · Engine · OR

This has become a serious issue. Granted we bought the expedition used 3 years ago, but having the plugs blow out 4 times (4 different plugs) and now having to get into the head to fix the first one that the shop replaced with a helix-coil....the helix-coil actually shattered! Sending bits of it into our engine. The shop wanted 2300.00 to fix it this time. Seriously? With all of the miles on it now it is just barely the appraisal value of the truck's worth. We have seen many reports of this happening to our type of engine. When you have an aluminum head and only 3 threads per spark plug...it just doesn't work. Thankfully we have never caught fire due to the issue and have been lucky enough to get it to a shop. But at the same time we have had to borrow money or use money that needed to go to other bills to pay for it. Ford needs to fix this! When you pay more for repairs then the actual value of the vehicle....there is something seriously wrong!

Filed Apr 8, 2014 · Acceleration · 150,000 miles · NJ · fire

Happen on 04-02-2014 vehicle was parked and just ignited on fire.

Filed Aug 20, 2013 · Electrical · 208,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire where the fire department was reported. The fire department stated that the fire started from under the hood of the vehicle. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure and current mileage was 208,000.

Filed Jul 18, 2013 · Body, Engine · 134,000 miles · FL · fire

Approximately 15-20 minutes after I got home from work my 2001 ford expeditions catches on fire. We, my wife and 3 kids here a loud pressure sound go off outside. Not sure what was going on, we run to the front door and as my wife opens the doors she screams that the house is on fire. We run back inside, she calls 911 and I take kids safely through the back yard. I got back inside the house and open the garage door and find the entire one car garage filled with smoke. Luckily, neighbors grab the hose and one a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. The flame reached the garage door and frame including gutters and roof tiles. Thankfully to the neighbors the entire house did not catch on firm said, the local fire department when they arrive at the scene. The loud pressure sound we heard was the driver side tire blow out. Apparently, the fire had started several minutes prior to us heading the sound. Considering the garage was filled with thick dark smoke, it may have been approximately 5-10 minutes since the fire started. It was the scariest moment our lives. Ever since our family has never been the same, any little sound we hear outside we're alerted.