2001 FORD E SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
13
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 FORD E SERIES
The 2001 FORD E SERIES has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL, STRUCTURE. 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 FORD E SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 FORD E SERIES, potentially affecting up to 1,179,674 vehicles.
Recall 07V553000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 1,176,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
View full details →Recall 03V094000 — STRUCTURE
| 3,674 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2001 FORD E SERIES
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD E SERIES. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodyroof And Pillars | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DEFECTIVE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *TR
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
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
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
STEERING COUPLER CAME LOOSE FROM STREERING BOX. DRIVER WAS DRIVING AT SLOW SPEED SO NO ACCIDENT VAN NEEDED BE TOWED IN FOR REPAIR. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2001 FORD E SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FORD E SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FORD E SERIES
Ford Motor Company has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 FORD E SERIES. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
03171 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7.3L DIESEL HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK. *TT
03149 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A LOSS OF POWER, OIL LEAKS AROUND THE TURBO, AND/OR EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE TURBO. *TT
16170 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2001 AND MAY 1, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP AND ANY OR ALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743, P1744. *TT
16041 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH EITHER P0171 - P0174 OR P0172 - P0175 CODES WITH REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
16087 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP (TCIL) AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743, AND P1744 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH). *TT
15597 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH P0171 - P0174 OR P0172 - P0175 CODES WITH REDUCED PERFORMANCE AND POOR FUEL ECONOMY. *TT
14959 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OSCILLATING AIRFLOW NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE VALVE (EBP) AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (<40 DEGREES F) IDLES. *TT
14960 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT AN OSCILLATING AIRFLOW NOISE FROM THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE VALVE (EBP) AT LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (<4.5 DEGREEES C) IDLES. *TT
14943 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
SOME VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AS INCOMPLETE VEHICLES (1FD IN THE FIRST THREE POSITIONS OF VIN) EQUIPPED WITH A POWER SEAT PEDESTAL (OPTION 21Z), BUT MANUFACTURED WITHOUT A SEAT, MAY HAVE A CONDITION OF REPEAT POWE SEAT TRACK FAILURE. *TT
14753 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT LOOSE TURBO BOLTS ON THE TURBO HOUSING. *TT
Showing 10 of 13 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FORD E SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD E SERIES
- 1996 FORD E SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1997 FORD E SERIES — 20 complaints
- 1998 FORD E SERIES — 13 complaints
- 1999 FORD E SERIES — 4 complaints
- 2000 FORD E SERIES — 10 complaints
- 2001 FORD E SERIES (current)
- 2002 FORD E SERIES — 6 complaints
- 2003 FORD E SERIES — 5 complaints
- 2004 FORD E SERIES — 12 complaints
- 2005 FORD E SERIES — 10 complaints
- 2006 FORD E SERIES — 0 complaints
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