Total Complaints
7 filings
FORD E-SERIES · model year
2001 FORD E-SERIES
7 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001FORDE-SERIES carries 7 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2001 E-SERIES is service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor with 1 filings, followed by structure:body:roof and pillars (1) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2001 E-SERIES, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
7
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recalls (1)
07V55300005/12/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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.
Recent Complaints
20080428ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DEFECTIVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *TR
Mileage: 47,500
20070321SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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 NEVER HEARD OF THAT BEING A WEAR AND TEAR. I NEED HELP. PLEASE CALL ME 954 2962391.*AK
Mileage: 67,790
20070321STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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 NEVER HEARD OF THAT BEING A WEAR AND TEAR. I NEED HELP. PLEASE CALL ME 954 2962391.*AK
Mileage: 67,790
20041119SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
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
Mileage: 20,000
20040415STEERING
STEERING COUPLER CAME LOOSE FROM STREERING BOX. DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED SO NO ACCIDENT VAN NEEDED BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. *AK
Mileage: 65,000
20030819STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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 FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HWY. WITHOUT AN ACCIDENT, SUSTAINING A SPRAINED SHOULDER AND SORE ELBOW. OTHER SKY TOPS ARE ALSO FAILING AT A HIGH RATE. THERE IS A NEW MOUNTING SYSTEM (FIX) BUT IT IS ONLY COVERED WITHIN THE FIRST 36,000 MI. TIME WILL CAUSE MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE OLDER PLASTIC TV MOUNTS.*AK
Mileage: 65,000
20020904SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS BECAME WARPED HAD TO BE REPLACED NORMAL WEAR ON VEHICLE ROTORS CAUSED VEHICLE TA SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES ABOVE 40MPH. *AK
Compare 2001FORDE-SERIES to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2001 FORD E-SERIES have?▼
The 2001 FORD E-SERIES has 7 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2001 FORD E-SERIES?▼
Yes, the 2001 FORD E-SERIES has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 FORD E-SERIES?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 FORD E-SERIES is SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS and STEERING.
Is the 2001 FORD E-SERIES safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.