2001 FORD ECONOLINE

5 recalls, 31 complaints - 35 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Defect Description

FORD IS RECALLING 225,000 MY 1992-2003 ECONOLINE, MY 1993-1995 TAURUS SHO, MY 1992-1998 CROWN VICTORIA, MY 1993 BRONCO, F-SERIES, MY 1995-1997 F-SERIES SUPER DUTY STRIPPED CHASSIS, MY 1992-1998 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS, AND MY 1992-1995 LINCOLN TOWN CAR VEHICLES. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WERE PREVIOUSLY ... Read more

Consequence

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 EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO GROUND.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW WIRING HARNESS, OR REPLACE THE MATING ELECTRICAL COMPONENT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 18, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

225,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN CUTAWAY CHASSIS CAB WITH THE SCHOOL BUS OPTION, TWO BRACKETS AND TWO OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE MISSING IN THE AREA OF THE FUEL TANK.

Consequence

THE BRACKETS AND OUTRIGGER MEMBERS ARE INTENDED TO ENHANCE CRASH PERFORMANCE.

Remedy

FORD WILL SEND TECHNICIANS TO THE OWNER'S LOCATION TO INSPECT AND ADD THE BRACKETS AND OUTRIGGERS AS REQUIRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

64 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

CHILD SEAT

Defect Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN CREW VANS FAILED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THESE VEHICLES, WHICH ARE DESIGNATED AS TRUCKS, ARE 5 PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH THREE DESIGNATED SEATING POSITIONS IN THE SECOND ROW SEATS. THEY WERE BUILT WITHOUT CHIL... Read more

Consequence

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORAGES AT THE CENTER SECOND ROW SEATING POSITION, AND ALSO REPLACE THE VEHICLE OWNER GUIDES WITH NEW VERSIONS PROVIDING THE REQUIRED WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. ELEVEN VEHICLES ARE AT DEALERSHIPS AND ASSEMBLY PLANT PERSONNEL WILL REPAIR THESE UNITS AT THE AF... Read more

12 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

31 total complaints 1 crashes 2 fires

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	6
ENGINE	3
TIRES	2
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL	2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH	1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM	1
WHEELS	1

Incident date: Feb 15, 2016

SPARKPLUG BLOWOUT

Incident date: Feb 16, 2016

BUCKING, SHAKING, LOSS OF POWER. TIRES FELT OUT OF ALIGNMENT. STALLING AND ROUGH IDLE. LINING IN THE FUEL TANK PEELS OFF AND THE MATERIAL FROM THE LINING IS CLOGGING THE FUEL PUMP. THIS AFFECTS TRUCKS, VANS FROM THE YEARS 2000 UP. THIS HAPPENED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THERE WA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 13, 2014

NUMBER 7 CYLINDER BLEW THE SPARK PLUG OUT. TOTAL LOSS OF POWER. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL INTO A PARKING LOT. ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING SIGNS AT ALL. *TR

Incident date: Sep 15, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD BANG HEARD FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE NUMBER ONE SPARK PLUG AND THE C... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ECONOLINE. WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD LOSE POWER AND RESIST ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE EXACT F... Read more

Incident date: Nov 10, 2011

THERE IS A SMALL PLATE THAT HAS 2 ALLEN HEAD BOLTS HOLDING IT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT .THIS PLATE PUTS THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THE BOLTS CAME LOOSE AND THE VAN ROLLED BACKWARDS INTO THE GARAGE DOOR EVEN THOUGH IT WAS IN PARK AND THE DRIVER WAS STANDING OUTSIDE,NEXT TO THE VAN

Incident date: Nov 10, 2011

Incident date: Aug 25, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMALLY LOUD BACKFIRE NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD AREA. THE CONTACT MOVED THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY AND FOUND A SMALL FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH T... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Sep 20, 2009

AMBULANCE ON FORD E-450 AND F-350 CHASSIS HAVE HAD MAJOR FUEL SYSTEM FAILURES. BOTH AMBULANCES IN THE PAST YEAR HAVE HAD THE LINING OF THE DIESELF FUEL TANKS RUST OFF AND GET PULLED INTO THE FUEL SYSTEM. THE METAL FLAKES HAVE RUINED SENDING UNITS,FUEL PUMPS, DIESEL INJECTORS, FUEL FILTERS AND FILTE... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

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

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

Incident date: Jun 6, 2007

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 Y... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

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

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

2001 FORD ECONOLINE RECALL FOR SPEED CONTROL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DEALER TOLD HIM THE PART WAS NOT IN YET. HE WAS TOLD THE PART WAS IN AND WENT TO THE DEALER TO BE TOLD IT WASN'T FOR HIS VEHICLE. *KB

Incident date: Feb 27, 2008

A WEEK AGO WE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR OUR 2001 ECONOLINE TRUCK CONCERNING THE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS. WE ALSO SAW IT ON THE NEWS. WE CALLED THE FORD GARAGE HERE TO GET THIS REPAIRED AND THEY SAID TO CALL BACK IN APRIL. THIS VEHICLE IS USED EVERY DAY FOR WORK AND IT IS A GREAT CONCERN OF OURS ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

2001 FORD ECONOLINE WITH SPEED CONTROL SENSOR RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT BOTH VANS HAVE THIS RECALL CONCERNING THE SPEED CONTROL AND THAT THE PARTS WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL AUGUST OF 2008 IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. *KB THE SECOND VAN IS A 2001 FORD ECONOLINE. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED T... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V336000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS UNAVAILABLE AND THAT THEY WOULD DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. HE STATED THAT HE WAS NOT SATISFIED WITH THE REMEDY. ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 8, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD ECONOLINE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE DOES NOT WANT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE OF THE SPEED CONTROL RECALL. HE STATED THAT THERE WAS NO SAFETY WARNING LIGHT REGARDING A POSSIBLE FIRE. THE INSULATION ON ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE UNDERCARRIAGE WAS IMPROPER... Read more

Incident date: Aug 4, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THERE WAS A VIBRATION OF THE VEHICLE, ACCOMPANIED WITH A FLUTTERING NOISE. THIS WAS FOLLOWED BY FOUL-SMELLING VAPOR, WHICH ENTERED THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A SERVICE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT A SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN OUT DUE ... Read more

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. TRANSMISSION FAILED PREMATURELY. ALSO, CLUTCH MALFUNCTIONED. *AK

Incident date: Jan 9, 2004

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM WAS BLOWING OUT BLACK SMOKE OUT THE TAIL PIPE WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A VALVE COVER GASKET FAILURE. *AK *NM

CONSUMER CALLED COMPLAINING ABOUT STABILITY PROBLEMS. VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESIST IF THERE WAS A STRONG WIND, VEHICLE WOULD COME OUT OF THE ROAD OR CONSUMER COULD EASILY LOSE CONTROL. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL WAS SENSITIVE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, AND STATED THAT THERE WERE FIVE TRUCKS IN THE MARKET ... Read more

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTED VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Incident date: Nov 8, 2002

NAR 02/10/2003. OHIO POLICE REPORT. TIRE BLEW OUT. VEHICLE SKIDDED OFF THE ROAD STRUCK A GUARDRAIL. THE REAR TIRE AND RIM WAS MISSING AND THE STUDS HAD BROKE OFF. TIRE BRAND, SIZE AND DOT # UNKNOWN. *TT *JB

Crash

Incident date: Aug 5, 2002

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH AN ELECTRICAL POLE AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHELL CAME COMPLETELY OFF. CONSUMER STATED THE ENTIRE WHEEL ASSEMBLY CRACKED. NLM

Incident date: Aug 15, 2002

ALTHOUGH NO ONE WAS HURT AND THE DEALER FIXED THE PROBLEM AT NO COST I WISH TO REPORT THIS INCIDENT AS A "NEAR MISS". THE PART IN QUESTION ,EXHAUST DAMPNER ASSY IS A BALANCER [7 TO10 POUND ROUND WEIGHT] ATTACHED TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNDER THE VEHICLE . THE WEIGHT IS WELDED TO A BRACKET WHICH IS... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2001

REAR COIL SPRINGS ARE COMPRESSED TOO CLOSE TO VEHICLE. WHEN VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN IT IS HIGH ENOUGH FOR CONSUMER TO RETRO FIT VEHICLE FOR HANDICAP USE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND THE DEALER WAS NOT WILLING TO DO ANYTHING.*AK

Incident date: Nov 20, 2001

TIRE WAS OUTER ON DUAL REAR WHEELS - THE INSIDE OF THIS TIRE BLEW OUT COMPLETELY. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL TRUCK AND QUICKLY ACCESS THE SHOULDER, BUT IN HEAVY EVENING TRAFFIC. *AK (TIRESIZE: LT225/75RX)

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE AROUND RADIO AREA, AND SPREAD TO ROOF/ BACK OF VEHICLE. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED, AND PUT OUT FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Fire

Incident date: Jul 5, 2001

SIDEWALL SPLIT AND BLEW OUT ON NEW VEHICLE W\ 190 MILES. FORD DEALER REPLACED TIRE. WE HAVE 6 OTHER VANS PRODUCED AT THE SAME TIME WITH RAZOR THIN CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALLS THAT RUN BEAD TO TREAD ON ALL STEELTEX TIRES.*AK (DOT NUMBER: 8X1L 1X1 TIRESIZE: LT22575R16)

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD ECONOLINE

35 manufacturer communications from 31 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	4
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	3
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES	2
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	2
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	1

010000 STEERING

This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma

350000 EQUIPMENT

MERLIN MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WHEN A PROER/GROUND LUG IS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR BECOMES LOOSE FOR ANY REASON; ERRATIC SYSTEM OPERATION IS POSSIBLE.

162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

MERLIN MULTIPLEX SYSTEM WHEN A PROER/GROUND LUG IS NOT CORRECTLY TIGHTENED OR BECOMES LOOSE FOR ANY REASON; ERRATIC SYSTEM OPERATION IS POSSIBLE.

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 02M01 SUPPLEMENT #4. CERTAIN FORD 2000 THROUGH 2003 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A TUBE-MOUNTED EGR PRESSURE SENSOR - ADDITIONAL EGR PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY COVERAGE. *TT SUPPLEMENT #3. *MJ SUPPLEMENT #6

072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

EMISSION RECALL 04E10: COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) VEHICLES - FITTING CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT. *MJ

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

AIR BAG LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE (AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0661894) - UNDER VALVE COVER (UVC) HARNESS RETAINER CLIP RELEASED FOR SERVICE. INCLUDES 2003 ECONOLINE, SUPER DUTY, F650/750 AND EXCURSION. *TT

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REPEATED BLOWN FUSES FOR REAR IN VEHICLE CIRCUITS WITH INOPERATIVE REAR BRAKE OR TAIL LAMPS. *TT

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FALSE FAILURE OF THE VAPOR MANAGEMENT VALVE (VMV). *TT *JB

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME 5.4L WINDSOR POWER IMPROVED ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A SLIGHT OIL LEAK OR WEEP AT THE CYLINDER HEAD TO BLOCK JOINT. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SUBJECT REGARDING FAMILY OR REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM HANDLE CONCERNS. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

CONCERNS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1280 RETRIVED FROMTHE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT

091110 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLING/CHARGING

DEDICATED CNG REGULATOR BOWL KIT AVAILABLE. *JG

138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES WITH 5.4L MAY HAVE A 4R70W TRANSMISSION WITH A MISLABELED TRANSMISSION SERVICE TAG. *ET

350000 EQUIPMENT

INFORMATION REGARDING REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM LOCK DOWN SCREWS. *SLC

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXHIBITING A NO FORWARD OR A DELAYED ENGAGEMENT MAY HAVE A DAMAGED FORWARD CLUTCH. *TT

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SOME VEHICLES WITH HIGH ODOMETER READING OR SEVERE SERVICE MAY EXHIBIT A CREAKING NOISE WHEN TURNING WHEEL OR DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES ON VEHICLES PRODUCE BEFORE 2/6/2001. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING OR CLICKING TYPE NOISE IN FIRST GEAR. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE IN 2001 VEHICLES - SAE 5W-20 MOTOR OIL. *TT

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A FAMILY OR REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BROKEN RELEASE HANDLE ACTUATOR OR RELEASE PIVOT ARM IN THE CENTER CONSOLE.

015100 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP

INFORMATION REGARDING POWER STEERING PUMP BOLT-CORRECT PLACEMENT OF BOLTS AND WASHER-WINDSOR BUILT ENGINES. *JB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

OWNER NOTIFICATION PROGRAM PARTS UPDATE REGARDING 4R100 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. *JB

106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL

VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE FRONT SHAFT SEAL LEAKAGE. *JB

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

OWNER NOTIFICATION INFORMING OWNERS THAT THEIR TRANSMISSION COULD BE DAMAGED INTERNALLY AND, POTENTIALLY, COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF SECOND GEAR OR, ULTIMATELY, AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IF IT IS DRIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A WATER PUMP SHAFT SEAL LEAK. *TT

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD ECONOLINE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

SEPARATION OF STEERING GEAR FROM FRAME

THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE STEERING GEAR TO VEHICLE STRUCTURE MAY FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING GEAR TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME AND CAUSE INACCURATE STEERING AND/OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994

TRNS OIL COOLER LINE FAILS

FORD HAS ACKNOWLEDGED A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THE ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SYSTEM (SERPENTINE BELT) IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETINS HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO ADDRESS CONCERNS RELATED TO BELT TRACKING OR WEAR.FORD MAINTAINS THAT THE SUBJECT CONDITION DOES NOT PRESENT AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO HI... GHWAY SAFETY, ARGUING THAT THE LOW INCIDENCE OF FAILURES ALLEGING SAFETY CONSEQUENCES (I.E., FIRES, FLUID LEAKS, AND/OR ACCIDENTS) IS STRONG EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF THIS CLAIM.FORD HAS INDICATED RECEIPT OF 4,445 FIELD REPORTS AND 46891 WARRANTY CLAIMS CONCERNING THE SUBJECT CONDITION. FORD MAINTAINS THAT THE LOW NUMBER OF REPORTED HOSE RUPTURES AND/OR FIRES, RELATIVE TO TOTAL BELT FAILURES, SHOWS THAT THE PROBLEM IS A DURABILITY CONCERN THAT PRESENTS VERY LITTLE RISK TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY.FORD INTENDS TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEMIN A SERVICE BULLETIN SCHEDULED FOR PUBLICATION THE WEEK OF MARCH 13, 1995.ODI HAS RECEIVED SEVERAL CLAIMS ALLEGING THAT INCIDENTS OF BELT FAILURE ARE CAUSING COLLATERAL DAMAGE TO ADJACENT FLUID SYSTEMS (E.G., POWER STEERING HOSE, COOLANT HOSE, AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE).RELEASE OF THESE FLUIDS WITHIN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE, IF EXPOSED TO A SUFFICIENTLY HOT SURFACE AREA.THE AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE FOR TRANSMISSION OIL MAY BE AS LOW AS 300 C (570 F), WHILE POWER STEERING FLUID AND ENGINE COOLANT ARE GENERALLY HARDER TO IGNITE (CLOSER TO 500 DEGREE C (900 DEGREEF)).DAMAGE TO BATTERY CABLE INSULATION HAS ALSO BEEN ALLEGED AS A CONSEQUENCE OF SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE.ODI HAS RECEIVED FOUR REPORTS ALLEGING FAILURE OF ADJACENT FLUID SYSTEM HOSES FROM CONTACT WITH A BROKEN SERPENTINE BELT.ONE REPORT INVOLVED AN ECONOLINE RV CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH A 7.3L V-8 NAVISTAR ENGINE, USED IN THE TRANSPORT OF DISABLED CHILDREN.AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE IN NOVEMBER 1994.THE FIRE IS ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED WHEN THE SERPENTINE BELT BROKE AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND RUPTURED A TRANSMISSION COLLER LINE. THE REPORT ALLEGES FINDING BELT FRAGMENTS AND TRACES OF TRANSMISSION FLUID UP THE ROAD FROM THE FIRE SCENE, NEAR WHERE THE DRIVER HAD HEARD A POP JUST PRIOR TO THE FIRE.THE DRIVER REPORTEDLY SUSTAINED MINOR BURN INJURIES WHILE EVACUATING PASSENGERS.OWNER REPORTS ALSO ALLEGE SOME LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL OCCURS WITH THE BELT FAILURES, DUE TO THE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST CAPABILITY TO THE BRAKING AND STEERING SYSTEMS.THE SERPENTINE BELT DRIVES THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE VACUUM PUMP FOR THE BRAKE BOOSTER IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.AS STATED IN FORD BULLETIN 93-23-27: SOME DIESEL POWERED VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING DRIVE BELT TRACKING CONCERNS.THIS IS CAUSED BY FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) MISALIGNMENT, WHICH MAY RESULT IN THE BELT COMING OFF THE ACCESSORY DRIVE PULLEYS.IF THIS OCCURS, SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE ALTERNATOR AND A/C FUNCTION AND WATER PUMP CIRCULATION.IN ADDITION, STEERING EFFORTS WILL INCREASE AND, AFTER ONE OR A FEW BRAKE APPLICATIONS, BRAKE EFFORTS WIL PROGRESSIVELY INCREASE. THERE ARE THREE ODI COMPLAINTS AND FIVE FORD COMPLAINTS, NOT INCLUDED IN THE FAILURE REPORT SUMMARY OF THIS RESUME, ALLEGING THAT THE REDUCTIONIN VEHICLE CONTROL ASSOCIATED WITH ACESSORY DRIVE BELT FAILURE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.THIS INVESTIGATION IS BEING UPGRADED TO FURTHER ANALYZE THE POTENTIAL SAFETY CONSEQUENCES OF SERPENTINE BELT FAILURE IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.Read more

FORD ECONOLINE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD ECONOLINE across all model years (1967, 2026).

151 Total Recalls

1,161 Total Complaints

2 Investigations

87 Reported Crashes

102 Reported Fires

10 Reported Deaths

FORD ECONOLINE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

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2017	1	7	View
2016	1	3	View
2015	1	0	View
2014	1	0	View
2013	1	0	View
2012	1	2	View
2011	1	0	View
2010	1	1	View
2009	1	1	View
2007	2	0	View
2006	2	0	View
2005	2	0	View
2003	4	27	View
2002	4	25	View
2001 (current)	5	31
2000	5	46	View
1999	7	102	View
1998	4	61	View
1997	4	100	View
1996	5	96	View
1995	6	98	View
1994	6	164	View
1993	5	71	View
1992	5	113	View
1991	3	37	View
1990	4	38	View
1989	2	41	View
1988	0	33	View
1987	5	19	View
1986	6	7	View
1985	6	15	View
1984	7	10	View
1983	6	2	View
1982	3	1	View
1981	2	0	View
1980	4	1	View
1979	8	1	View
1978	2	0	View
1977	3	0	View
1976	2	0	View
1975	2	0	View
1972	1	0	View
1971	1	0	View
1969	3	0	View
1967	1	0	View

Other FORD Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MUSTANG	1,104	11,600	View
RANGER	928	10,371	View
F-350 SD	776	2,363	View
F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View

Vehicle Safety

Consumer Safety

Infrastructure

Public Health

2001 FORD ECONOLINE

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD ECONOLINE

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD ECONOLINE

FORD ECONOLINE - All Years Overview

FORD ECONOLINE - Year by Year

Other FORD Models