Towing for a 2001 Ford Expedition
Towing for the 2001 Ford Expedition: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 14.7 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2001 Ford Expedition for towing
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2001 Ford Expedition: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.6 L | 4.6 L | 5.4 L | 5.4 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| MPG combined (US) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,200 | US$4,800 | US$4,800 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,558 | $5,208 | $5,208 | $5,612 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2001 Ford Expedition
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 578 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (125), electrical system (124) and vehicle speed control (101). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V388000 | 2005-09-07 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. |
| 03V094000 | 2003-03-07 | structure | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE... |
| 01V258000 | 2001-08-08 | visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER... |
| 01V082000 | 2001-03-12 | air bags:frontal | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER. |
| 00V396000 | 2000-11-28 | equipment:other:owners/service/other manual | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE AFFECTED EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES, AND DO... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Towing for the 2001 Ford Expedition
The 2001 Ford Expedition and a tow: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. Once you are safe, send a request with where the car is and where it should go.
Before the shop sees your Expedition
Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the Expedition. It runs the 4.6L 8-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive.
How the request works
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. Send a request with the car and what it needs; a person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A car meanwhile
We collect the rental when your car is back. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Between shop visits
Have the cabin air filter changed on the maker's schedule. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can.
Before the shop starts
Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it.
Ready when you are
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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