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2001 Ford Econoline Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Econoline, most often about the speed control (29% of complaints). It is the 2nd most complained-about Econoline model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2001 Ford Econoline problems
Speed control
8 complaints · 29%Parts named most often: cruise control.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that he does not want to drive the vehicle because of the speed control recall. He stated that there was no safety warning light regarding a possible fire. The insulation on all of the electrical wires in the undercarriage was improperly fused and the…
Engine
7 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 105,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
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…
: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH, there was a vibration of the vehicle, accompanied with a fluttering noise. This was followed by foul-smelling vapor, which entered the cab of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who determined that a spark plug had blown out due to a weakening of the…
Wheels and tires
4 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: sidewall.
Transmission
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, clutch assembly.
Fuel system
3 complaints · 11%Ambulance on Ford e-450 and f-350 chassis have had major fuel system failures. Both ambulances in the past year have had the lining of the dieself fuel tanks rust off and get pulled into the fuel system. The metal flakes have ruined sending units,fuel pumps, diesel injectors, fuel filters and filter housings. It has…
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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Ford Econoline recalls
Speed control: cruise control
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Fuel system: storage
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Child Seat
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
Summary
On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehi
Questions about the 2001 Ford Econoline
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Econoline?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: speed control (8 complaints); engine (7 complaints, typically around 105,000 miles); wheels and tires (4 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Econoline have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 4, 2008 (speed control). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Ford Econoline?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Econoline model year since 2000, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Ford Econoline years
- 2000
- 2001