CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Ford Econoline has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Vehicle Speed Control (8 reports).
2001 Ford Econoline recalls
Most common 2001 Ford Econoline problems
Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Tires | 3 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 |
What owners report
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 .MUCH TRAFFIC TO BE NEGOTIATED UNTIL I FINALLY MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD.
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 COIL WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SIX TIMES AFTER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT AN AFTER MARKET PART COULD BE INSERTED ON THE SPARK PLUGS TO PREVENT THE FAILURE FROM RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
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 FAILURE. THE FUEL FILLER WAS REPLACED APPROXIMATELY TEN TIMES. THE FUEL INJECTORS WERE REPLACED TWICE. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
2001 Ford Econoline questions
Does the 2001 Ford Econoline have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Econoline: Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage; Child Seat. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Econoline?
Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Vehicle Speed Control (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Power Train (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Ford Econoline has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.