2001 Ford E Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E Series years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford E Series. That ranks 4th out of 13 E Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 20,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford E Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 33% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 33% | 66,395 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 67,790 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford E Series recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Structure
Problem: 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 and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
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
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Tire valve stem (RQ02002) — opened Jan 14, 2002, closed Aug 19, 2002, led to recall 01V046000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Defective camshaft position sensor. *tr
I HAVE A 2001 FORD EXCURSION LIMITED. I WAS DRIVING MY CAR BROKE DOWN. I TOWED IT TO FORD AND THEY SAID MY TIE RODS WERE WORN OUT AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. $1075.00 IN PAYMENT. FORD STATED RODS WERE NOT A DEFECT BUT DRIED OUT. REPLACED RODS AND BALL JOINTS. COULD THIS BE TRUE. OTHER FORD OWNERS HAVE…
While braking 50 mph brake warning light illuminated. This caused extended stopping distance. Consumer used the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. Dealership was notifed, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
Steering coupler came loose from streering box. Driver was driving at slow speed so no accident van needed be towed in for repair. *ak
The tv mounted in the raised "sky top" of our elk conversion van, broke loose and fell out of its mount . My wife yelled as she saw the tv falling, and i reached back over my right shoulder to catch the tv before it fell to the floor and exploded into the passenger area with my wife and child. I…
Other Ford E Series years
← 2000 E Series · 2002 E Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 E Series | 5 | 0 |
| 2007 E Series | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 E Series | 0 | 6 |
| 2005 E Series | 10 | 6 |
| 2004 E Series | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 E Series | 5 | 2 |
| 2002 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 2001 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 E Series | 6 | 2 |
| 1999 E Series | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 E Series | 13 | 1 |
| 1997 E Series | 16 | 1 |
| 1995 E Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford E Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford E Series?
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 Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E Series model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.