2001 Ford Econoline Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Econoline years
- About as many complaints as other years 7th of 24 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Econoline. That ranks 7th out of 24 Econoline model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (8 complaints, 29%), typically at around 97,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 28owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford Econoline 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 29% | 97,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 14% | 75,266 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 11% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 11% | 38,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 4% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 4% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford Econoline recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
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.
Risk: The brackets and outrigger members are intended to enhance crash performance.
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.
Child seat
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.
Risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
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.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Sparkplug blowout
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…
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
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…
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…
Other Ford Econoline years
← 2000 Econoline · 2002 Econoline →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Econoline | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 Econoline | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Econoline | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Econoline | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Econoline | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 Econoline | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 Econoline | 22 | 2 |
| 2002 Econoline | 23 | 2 |
| 2001 | 28 | 3 |
| 2000 Econoline | 39 | 3 |
| 1999 Econoline | 84 | 5 |
| 1998 Econoline | 46 | 2 |
| 1997 Econoline | 79 | 2 |
| 1996 Econoline | 81 | 3 |
| 1995 Econoline | 73 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Econoline?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Econoline?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Ford Econoline a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Econoline model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.