2001 Ford E SERIES: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
65,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 6 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 33.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars | 1 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor: 1; Steering: 1; Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly: 1; Structure:Body:Roof And Pillars: 1; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2007: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10033129 · 2003-08-19 (August 19, 2003)
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 …
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10033129 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10066235 · 2004-04-15 (April 15, 2004)
STEERING COUPLER CAME LOOSE FROM STREERING BOX. DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED SO NO ACCIDENT VAN NEEDED BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10066235 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10101367 · 2004-11-19 (November 19, 2004)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10101367 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10185775 · 2007-03-21 (March 21, 2007)
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
Owner-reported narrative. 67,790 miles reported. Look up ODI 10185775 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10225872 · 2008-04-28 (April 28, 2008)
DEFECTIVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 47,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10225872 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 766432 · 2002-08-29 (August 29, 2002)
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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 766432 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V094000 · Structure
Reported: 2003-03-07 (March 7, 2003)
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
NHTSA campaign record ↗