- The problem
- Dope, inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Dope, inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on july 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, inc. At 1-626-272-1798.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Ford Econoline Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 175 complaints about the 2001 Ford Econoline with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (48) and the brakes (21). Those complaints describe 4 crashes, 11 fires and 17 injuries. It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in May 2009 for the headlights. For comparison, the 2000 has 231 and the 2002 has 170.
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FFar more problems than a typical Econoline year, for its age
#57 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 175
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 4
- Fires
- 11
- Injuries
- 17
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Ford Econoline problems
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2001 Ford Econoline recalls 5
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
- The problem
- Ford is recalling 225,000 my 1992-2003 econoline, my 1993-1995 taurus sho, my 1992-1998 crown victoria, my 1993 bronco, f-series, my 1995-1997 f-series super duty stripped chassis, my 1992-1998 mercury grand marquis, and my 1992-1995 lincoln town car vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired using a wiring harness that is not compatible with the vehicle circuit polarity.
- The risk
- As a result, the fuse is located in the output circuit rather than in the intended input power feed circuit, and may not offer the intended protection in the event of an electrical short to ground.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new wiring harness, or replace the mating electrical component. The recall began on february 18, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- The problem
- On certain cutaway chassis cab with the school bus option, two brackets and two outrigger members are missing in the area of the fuel tank.
- The risk
- The brackets and outrigger members are intended to enhance crash performance.
- The fix
- Ford will send technicians to the owner's location to inspect and add the brackets and outriggers as required. Owner notification began on september 3, 2003. Owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- The problem
- Vehicle description: certain crew vans failed to comply with the requirements of fmvss 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." These vehicles, which are designated as trucks, are 5 passenger vehicles with three designated seating positions in the second row seats. They were built without child seat tether anchorage brackets in the center position of the second row seat. Also the owner guides do not address the child seat tether anchorages in the center second row seat position.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
- The fix
- Dealers will install the child seat tether anchorages at the center second row seating position, and also replace the vehicle owner guides with new versions providing the required written instructions. Eleven vehicles are at dealerships and assembly plant personnel will repair these units at the affected dealerships. Arrangements have been made for the return of the one unit that had been sold. No other owner notification will be required.
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175 complaints about the 2001 Ford Econoline
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Frame/ chassis cracked at steering box mount due to rusting from the inside of the frame out. There are holes and small open areas in the 4 sided frame. There is no wheel well material protecting this area from excessive amount of salt, water, dirt and debris entering in these holes as well, there is no way to maintain, clean, protect or inspect the insides of the frame to know your steering is going to fail. I am not the only person that is having this problem. Please review. Thanks for reading. Sincerely [[redacted]] or [[redacted]]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Frame corroded causing steering box to break through the frame and complete steering loss which nearly caused a head on collision and leaving van inoperable and completely without steering
Spark plug - I'm really shocked this hasn't been recalled! Purchased this 2001 ford e-350 from the original owner who was a mechanic and kept all service records of this vehicle. It is in excellent condition. Had the van serviced and looked over before taking it on a longer trip. At 2 am and only after 5 hours of driving (all highway) we heard a loud bang followed by even louder rumbling and intense gas smell. This happened while driving and the van was in motion on the highway. We were able to exit the highway...
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and wait until the morning. The next morning we took the engine apart and found the spark plug completely blown out of the engine. After buying the repair kit from the parts store and putting in a new spark plug we were able to limp our way home. Due to the force caused by the first spark plug being shot out, the engine now sounds like some other spark plugs are very loose and ready to go. Not sure the total damage until it can be repaired by a mechanic.
The driver's side seat belt randomly comes unlatched. This has happened before this date and happens multiple times each time it is driven. It does not matter if the vehicle is in motion or not. It has happened sitting still in the driveway and at highway speeds. This is a trw 33012760 part.
SPARKPLUG BLOWOUT
Spark plug on cylinder #7 blew out of the cylinder head. 2Nd time this has occurred on this vehicle. Repair shop states it is not repairable this time approx. $3000 For new head installed. This is a known problem on this 5.4 Trition engine. Ford should recall to fix this problem 130,000 miles on this truck.
My 2001 ford e350 super duty van blew out a spark plug while driving 40 mph and cost me $900 for dealership to repair....With only 117,000 miles on it. Ford needs to do a recall on this. *Tr
Sparg plug blown out of passenger side cylinder #4, vehicle was stationary in idle
Bucking, shaking, loss of power. Tires felt out of alignment. Stalling and rough idle. Lining in the fuel tank peels off and the material from the lining is clogging the fuel pump. This affects trucks, vans from the years 2000 up. This happened at highway speeds on an interstate highway. There was .Much traffic to be negotiated until I finally made it to the shoulder of the road.
Spark plug was ejected from engine. No advanced warning or unusual sounds of any kind. Engine had been running perfectly and reliably up until this event.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford e-350. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the contact lost control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that there was excessive corrosion on the sub frame, under carriage and the tie rods. The technician added that the vehicle was not able to be repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 10/31/14*lj updated 7/9/2015*js
Number 7 cylinder blew the spark plug out. Total loss of power. Fortunately traffic was light and I was able to pull into a parking lot. Absolutely no warning signs at all. *Tr
While parking, tire suddenly went flat, tire looked to be perfect except for separation of bead of tire. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford e-150. The contact stated that while reversing, he heard a loud dragging noise. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that the tie rod was fractured. Also, he stated that he had replaced the entire front end of the vehicle 30,000 miles before the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose what had caused the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 171,578.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford econoline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a loud bang heard from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the number one spark plug and the coil would have to be replaced. The failure recurred six times after the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an after market part could be inserted on the spark plugs to prevent the failure from recurring. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
While driving vehicle started running rough/missing lost engine power. Had to have the vehicle towed home replaced the fuel filter and pump. Still had problems. Towed to the dealer who finally advised fuel tank laminate was flaking. Found 4 other complaints on this site for the same problem. Online found that this is happening in multiple years/diesel types from ford. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford econoline. While driving at different speeds, the contact noticed that the vehicle would lose power and resist acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing where the technician was unable to diagnose the exact failure. The fuel filler was replaced approximately ten times. The fuel injectors were replaced twice. The independent mechanic stated that the fuel tank would have to be replaced due to corrosion. The vehicle was not further repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
There is a small plate that has 2 allen head bolts holding it on the bottom of the steering column shaft .This plate puts the vehicle in park. The bolts came loose and the van rolled backwards into the garage door even though it was in park and the driver was standing outside,next to the van
Spark plug blow out of 5.4L engine causing gas fumes in passenger area. *Tr
Exhaust manafold rust bolts rusted off under carige badly rusted. *Tt
I parked my f 350 diesel in front of my house for the night. Next morning ,before 6 a.M., I woke to the noises outside:cracking, popping, and explosions. The front of my truck was on fire. It was coming around all sides of the hood and around the front wheel area,also through the dash and steering area. I called the fire dept. And started putting the fire out using the garden hose. Four more explosions happened,and two front tires exploded as well. I fought the flames until fire trucks set up and took over. They put it out just in time to save $ 4,000 cash and ammo inside the cab. *Tr
2001 Ford e-250. Consumer states leak in fill hose *tgw the consumer stated the fill hose had to be replaced twice, because it leaked when re-fueling. *Jb
Spark plug blew out of motor breaking the coil pack in the process and could have caught fire spewing fuel mixture from the cylinder. *Tr
I have a 2001 e 1-50 van, I am always getting a brake to the floor issue this has caused me some scary incidents at times, I have had everything replaced that I can think of but still having this issue, I get the run around with ford saying this is normal to me this is not normal when I have to pump my brakes at times, before I stop also sitting at lights I can feel my pedal goes to the floor this is not normal something is wrong, somewhere other people have had this issue cause I tried to see if anyone else is...
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having this seems a lot are here are some stories on this issue http://www.Ford-trucks.Com/forums/937993-my-brakes-go-to-the-floor-and-so-do-yours-i-think.Html I'm tired of tossing money into this issue, I don't want to get into a accident and kill myself or someone else, I think this problem needs to be addressed. I'm sure not the only one having this issue. *Tr
2001 Ford f350. Consumer writes in regards to engine problems *tgw the consumer stated as he was driving, the engine began to lose power. He managed to get to the emergency lane and had the truck towed to the dealer. Upon inspection, the dealer found the fuel filter over the diesel tank was clogged due to rust from the bottom of the tank.
Ford Econoline: every year compared
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 2 | B |
| 2004 | 115 | 0 | F |
| 2003 | 215 | 4 | F |
| 2002 | 170 | 4 | F |
| 2001 | 175 | 5 | F |
| 2000 | 231 | 5 | F |
| 1999 | 300 | 7 | F |
| 1998 | 0 | 4 | D |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 | D |
2001 Ford Econoline vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Ford Econoline | 175 | 5 | F | |
| 2001 Ford Escape | 1,027 | 15 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Ford Expedition | 609 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Ford Excursion | 206 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Ford Escort ZX2 | 117 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2001 Ford Escort | 99 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Ford Crown Victoria | 84 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 2001 Ford EV Ranger | 43 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2001 Ford Club Wagon | 33 | 0 | F | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Ford Econoline
Does the 2001 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2001 Ford Econoline: headlights (May 2009); exterior lighting (April 2009); cruise control (February 2008); storage (August 2003) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Econoline?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (48), brakes (21), electrical system (18).
How many complaints has the 2001 Ford Econoline had?
175 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 23, 2001 and the latest on May 20, 2023. Of these, 4 describe a crash and 11 a fire, and together they report 17 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Ford Econoline a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 1 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ford Econoline year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford Econoline years have the most complaints?
1999 (300), 2000 (231), 2003 (215). See every Ford Econoline year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Ford Econoline has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data