Total Complaints
9 filings
FORD MOTOR HOME · model year
2001 FORD MOTOR HOME
9 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2001FORDMOTOR HOME carries 9 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 MOTOR HOME is vehicle speed control with 5 filings, followed by tires:sidewall (1) and tires:tread/belt (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.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2001 MOTOR HOME, 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.
9
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 |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 1 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20080528VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WAS NOTIFIED BY FORD MOTOR COM. THAT THE SPEED CONTROL ON OUR FORD RV WAS UNSAFE AND NEEDED SERVICE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A FORD DEALER WHO DISCONNECTED THE DEVICE AND WAS TOLD THAT A REPLACEMENT UNIT WOULD BE INSTALLED IN JAN OR FEB OF 08 AND I WOULD BE NOTIFIED ONCE AGAIN. NO WORD YET. WHY? *TR
Mileage: 20,000
20080422VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM FORD (RECALL #05S28). AS INSTRUCTED, ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2007, I HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL DISCONNECTED AT A FORD DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE PART IS ON ORDER. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER MANY TIMES AND THE PART IS APPARENTLY UNAVAILABLE TO RESOLVE FORD'S DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT. I SENT AN EMAIL TO FORD MOTOR COMPANY REQUESTING CONTACT FROM THEM CONCERNING THIS ISSUE AND HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM EITHER. PLEASE HELP. *TR
Mileage: 22,158
20080326VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2001 FORD ECONOLINE MOTORHOME WITH CRUISE CONTROL RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD TOLD HIM THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE IN JUNE MAYBE. HE STATES THAT HE HAS RECEIVED NO RESPONSE FROM FORD ABOUT THIS MATTER. *KB
20080116VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEACTIVATION SWITCH WAS DISCONNECTED BECAUSE THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000. UPDATED02-14-08 *BF UPDATED 02/14/08 *TR
20071106VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). HE WAS INFORMED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL MARCH OF 2008. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000. THE CONSUMER STATED CANT DRIVE THE MOTORHOME LONG DISTANCES DUE TO THE FACT CANT MAINTAIN CONSTANT SPEED WITHOUT THE CRUISE CONTROL. UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
20071030VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD MOTOR HOME. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WOULD BE UNAVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE ENGINE SIZE, NUMBER OF CYLINDERS, AND POWERTRAIN WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,000.
20071016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
FORD MTR RECAL #05S28. *JB
20030819TIRES:SIDEWALL
MOTOR HOME HAD TWO SEPARATE TREAD SEPARATIONS: INCIDENT 1 WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH COACHMAN CATALINA 2001, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT 225/75R16, DOT# H8X1L1X11700 RIGHT OUTER REAR DULLER TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE TREAD MET THE TIRE. INCIDENT 2 25 MILES LATER, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH LEFT OUTER REAR DULLER TIRE SEPARATED AT THE SAME LOCATION. ONLY WARNING GIVEN WAS THE TIRES THUMPING AGAINT REAR BODY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK
Mileage: 90,800
20030819TIRES:TREAD/BELT
MOTOR HOME HAD TWO SEPARATE TREAD SEPARATIONS: INCIDENT 1 WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH COACHMAN CATALINA 2001, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE LT 225/75R16, DOT# H8X1L1X11700 RIGHT OUTER REAR DULLER TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL WHERE THE TREAD MET THE TIRE. INCIDENT 2 25 MILES LATER, WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH LEFT OUTER REAR DULLER TIRE SEPARATED AT THE SAME LOCATION. ONLY WARNING GIVEN WAS THE TIRES THUMPING AGAINT REAR BODY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. *AK
Mileage: 90,800
Compare 2001FORDMOTOR HOME 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 MOTOR HOME have?▼
The 2001 FORD MOTOR HOME has 9 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 FORD MOTOR HOME?▼
The most-complained component for the 2001 FORD MOTOR HOME is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 5 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES:SIDEWALL and TIRES:TREAD/BELT.
Is the 2001 FORD MOTOR HOME 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.