2001 Ford E-150 Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Ford E-150.

20002002
Complaints
52
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Ford E-150 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#17 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

#24 complaints

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Avg mileage:92,500 mi
#33 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Avg mileage:125,000 mi
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford E-150.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
92,500
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
125,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
3,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
24,500
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
73,000
POWER TRAIN
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
78,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
168,000
STEERING
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
TIRES
2
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
130,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,000
ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
168,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
68,900
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,000
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
50,000
SEAT BELTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
25,000
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
79,000
SEATS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,371
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,371
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
SUSPENSION
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
171,578
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,371
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,371

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