no report yet
Vehicle 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…
2001 Ford EconolineProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford Econoline, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 20, 2017. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2001 Ford Econoline has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
8Vehicle speed control
4Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Tires1 crash/fire/injury
3Engine
2Suspension
1Electrical system
1Wheels
1Electronic stability control
44 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 |
| 4 other systems | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2001 Ford Econoline recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Risk. THE BRACKETS AND OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE CRASH PERFORMANCE.
no report yet
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2001 vs. every other Econoline year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Econoline median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2001 Ford Econoline safety ratings
2001 Ford Econoline in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2001 Ford Econoline, and the recalls they led to.
- SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEADNo recall
In owners' words
What Econoline owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2001 FORD ECONOLINE TRUCK CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE BRAKE SWITCH RECALL WAS REPAIRED. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A RUMBLING/GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER VERIFIED THE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE WHEEL BEARING WAS LOOSE. *JB
I HAVE A 2001 FORD ECONOLINE WAGON VAN THAT WAS RECALLED ABOUT JUNE OF 2007 BECAUSE OF A DEFECT WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP IN AMERICUS, GEORGIA, THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY PARTS TO REPAIR THE CRUISE CONTROL. THAT IT WAS ON BACK ORDER. IT HAS BEEN ALMOST 1…
2001 FORD ECONOLINE WITH A RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER KEEPS TELLING HIM THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT IN. DEALER STATED THEY ONLY GET AS MANY AS FORD RELEASES AND CAN'T HELP THAT THEY DON'T HAVE THEM. *KB
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