2001 Ford E-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E-450 years
- Far more complaints than other years 10th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford E-450. That ranks 10th out of 32 E-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (7 complaints, 44%), typically at around 28,500 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford E-450 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 7 | 44% | 28,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 19% | 95,356 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13% | 19,750 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 61,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford E-450 recalls (2)
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
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.
Risk: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.
Fix: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)
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 (PE09055) — opened Dec 7, 2009, closed Apr 21, 2010.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
- Rapid tire deflation (EA02018) — opened Aug 19, 2002, closed Aug 22, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while restarting the vehicle, the front driverâs side air bag deployed independently. The contact did not sustain any injuries nor seek medical attention. The…
Multiple failures of nearly new nexen roadian lt tire used on two separate ford e-450 limo/shuttle chassis. Four failures were experienced within a 6 month period, and included cord/tread/inner liner separation, bulging and related failures. One failure resulted in a blow-out at speed, one failure…
For an unknown reason my 2001 ford e450 abs light came on stayed on after i started my motorhome. The unit was parked for 4 days prior to this problem. The light didn't come one while driving to the location, only after being parked for the four days. *nm
I just had a tire blowout/tread separation on a 2001 ford e450 rv. The vehicle has 28000 miles and the treads show little wear. The tires are firestone steeltex radial r4s ii lt225/75 r 16 load range e. Upon inspection of the other tires, notices cracks on the sidewalls of all the remaining tires…
Driving on i70 in denver, blew another spark plug out of the cylinder head. This time it stripped all the threads out. *jb
Other Ford E-450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 E-450 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 E-450 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 E-450 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 E-450 | 2 | 3 |
| 2022 E-450 | 13 | 3 |
| 2021 E-450 | 27 | 6 |
| 2019 E-450 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 E-450 | 5 | 4 |
| 2017 E-450 | 11 | 2 |
| 2016 E-450 | 17 | 4 |
| 2015 E-450 | 6 | 1 |
| 2014 E-450 | 5 | 3 |
| 2013 E-450 | 12 | 2 |
| 2012 E-450 | 4 | 4 |
| 2011 E-450 | 7 | 8 |
| 2010 E-450 | 5 | 6 |
| 2009 E-450 | 2 | 9 |
| 2008 E-450 | 6 | 8 |
| 2007 E-450 | 12 | 11 |
| 2006 E-450 | 20 | 11 |
| 2005 E-450 | 34 | 6 |
| 2004 E-450 | 27 | 5 |
| 2003 E-450 | 18 | 4 |
| 2002 E-450 | 13 | 2 |
| 2001 | 16 | 2 |
| 2000 E-450 | 42 | 3 |
| 1999 E-450 | 73 | 2 |
| 1998 E-450 | 5 | 2 |
| 1997 E-450 | 18 | 2 |
| 1996 E-450 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 E-450 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford E-450?
Owners most often report tires, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford E-450?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Ford E-450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E-450 model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.