2001 Ford E-450: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 16 owner complaints on record; most reports concern tires.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Oct 2009
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The contact owns a 2001 Ford E-450. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated while restarting the vehicle, the front driver's side air bag deployed independently. The contact did not sustain any injuries nor seek medical attention. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.”Owner report · Air Bags · Oct 2021
“For an unknown reason my 2001 ford e450 ABS light came on stayed on after I started my motorhome. The unit was parked for 4 days prior to this problem. The light didn't come one while driving to the location, only after being parked for the four days. *nm”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Aug 2006
“I just had a tire blowout/tread separation on a 2001 ford e450 rv. The vehicle has 28000 miles and the treads show little wear. The tires are firestone steeltex radial r4s ii lt225/75 r 16 load range e. Upon inspection of the other tires, notices cracks on the sidewalls of all the remaining tires and a bubble on the sidewall of one tire. What are my actions in regards to replacement of these tires? Thanks. *nm”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2006
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“Driving on i70 in denver, blew another spark plug out of the cylinder head. This time it stripped all the threads out. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2005
“This is an update to odi #10143249. Driving on i70 in denver, blew another spark plug out of the cylinder head. This time it stripped all the threads out. 2) caused a cost of tow and repairs. *jb 3) service repair did a hielarch (sp?) on the spark plug sleeve. Total incurred cost = $631.30. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2005
“1- traveling from east coast west through indiana 2- spark plug came out of cylinder causing a breakdown and towing 3- service required to replaced plug and harness - cost of 75 for tow and 213.85 for parts/labor. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Aug 2005
“Firestone steeltex lt22575r16 tread seperation. Tire pres:75psi, speed 65, temp:80f, road surface: smooth highway,. This is also the third tire failure on this rv. ( at work our ford suv has had three tire failures just like my rv)”Owner report · Tires · May 2003
“I was driving down i94 in mpls, when the tire blew. I had 3 kids in the rv and a boat behind. Almost lost complete control of vehicle. Was able to steer rv to shoulder of road. The entire tire had been completed demolished. It looks like complete tread separation, similar to other firestone issues. Tire damaged underneath storage compartment of the rv, cost me $200 for emergency roadside repair, approx. $2000 in damage to vehicle, and cost of a new spare (which I haven't bought yet). I was travelling the speed limit, no road issues, no objects - nothing. Tire completing separated with no provocation. I could have been killed, along with my entire family.*ak”Owner report · Tires · Aug 2002
“I had two of these tires blew out within 400 miles of each other. If ypu put the tires side by side the damage to tires look almost exactley the same. Ther is 10,000 miles on these tires. The sidewall on both tires seperate from thread. *ak”Owner report · Tires · May 2002
“Vehicle experienced blow out of the right side and left side dual tires, both on different occasions. First incident the entire face came off the right side leaving only the sidewalls, second incident had partial separation of tread.(firestone tires lt225/75r16 dot#8x1l 1x1 4700 dh5515x d08r, the second tire was a dot 8x1l 1x1 4700 dh515x d16r) *jg”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2001
Recalls - 2 campaigns
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2001 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2001 Ford E-450 reliable?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2001 Ford E-450. The most complained-about area is tires.
Does the 2001 Ford E-450 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.