2001 Ford E-250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-250 years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford E-250. That ranks 4th out of 24 E-250 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (10 complaints, 56%), typically at around 103,338 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 fires, 1 injury. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 18owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford E-250 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 10 | 56% | 103,338 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 11% | 158,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 11% | 10,235 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 6% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford E-250 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the abs control module connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Vehicle speed control:cruise control
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.
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.
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.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: This could result in an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair. As soon as repair parts are available (expected october 2007), owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on august 13, 2007, and mailing completed by september 19, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- HVAC Switch Failures (EA10003) — opened Apr 13, 2010, closed Mar 5, 2012.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
I own a 2001 f250 ford with an 5.4l gas engine . The rear passenger side spark plug blew out breaking ignition coil causing small fire . The threads were gone and heads must be replaced on vehicle. *tr
While driving at approx 30mph on a rural road, the rear spare tire fell off of my 2001 ford e250 van. Tire was suspended below rear vehicle. The local ford dealer in grants pass or said the cable was corroded causing the tire to fall off. Here in southern oregon we do not use salt on our roads…
While driving under normal conditions, the #2 spark plug blew out of the head and stripped out the threads making it impossible to reinstall the spark plug without having major engine work done. This is the second occurrence in this engine. I have since been informed that this is a common…
Was driving my 2001 ford e250 vortec v8 at approx. 30 mph when a spark plug blew out of the engine. An hour and a half away from home , in a not so good area of town. I was left stranded. 120,000 miles on odometer. *tr
Other Ford E-250 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 E-250 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 E-250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 E-250 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 E-250 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 E-250 | 7 | 11 |
| 2013 E-250 | 11 | 11 |
| 2012 E-250 | 8 | 12 |
| 2011 E-250 | 6 | 16 |
| 2010 E-250 | 9 | 11 |
| 2009 E-250 | 2 | 17 |
| 2008 E-250 | 6 | 21 |
| 2007 E-250 | 6 | 26 |
| 2006 E-250 | 12 | 29 |
| 2005 E-250 | 11 | 9 |
| 2004 E-250 | 8 | 16 |
| 2003 E-250 | 17 | 7 |
| 2002 E-250 | 17 | 5 |
| 2001 | 18 | 3 |
| 2000 E-250 | 18 | 5 |
| 1999 E-250 | 31 | 6 |
| 1998 E-250 | 16 | 5 |
| 1997 E-250 | 24 | 4 |
| 1996 E-250 | 20 | 3 |
| 1995 E-250 | 15 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford E-250?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford E-250?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Ford E-250 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-250 model years, the 2001 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.