2001 Ford E-350

● Typical for this model

2001 Ford E-350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:01:18.466Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 52 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1983	1
1986	1
1988	1
1989	1
1991	19
1992	41
1993	43
1994	51
1995	69
1996	50
1997	79
1998	63
1999	72
2000	59
2001	52
2002	53
2003	46
2004	46
2005	55
2006	53
2007	18
2008	38
2009	9
2010	16
2011	18
2012	16
2013	13
2014	17
2015	7
2016	5
2017	13
2018	3
2019	3
2020	2
2021	20
2022	14
2023	1
2024	1
2025	1
2026	0
2027	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 17%

17% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 9 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD E350. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE OF THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE WHEN HE HEARD AN LOUD EXPLOSION. THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100825

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH/MISSING LOST ENGINE POWER. HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED HOME REPLACED THE FUEL FILTER AND PUMP. STILL HAD PROBLEMS. TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO FINALLY ADVISED FUEL TANK LAMINATE WAS FLAKING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120428

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

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WHILE DRIVING COULD FEEL AN STRONG VIBRATION COMING FROM TRANSMISSION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOUND OUT THAT TRANSMISSION BOLTS WERE LOOSE AND HAD TO BE READJUSTED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020219

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 4 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 8%

8% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010419 — fuel system, gasoline

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ON CERTAIN VANS WITH AMBULANCE PREP PACKAGES OR OTHER SEVERE-DUTY APPLICATIONS INVOLVING OPERATION AT OR NEAR THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT WITH FREQUENT TWISTING OF THE VEHICLE BODY

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL TANK AND, IF CRACKED, WILL REPLACE THE TANK. INSULATOR PADS WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO REDUCE THE STRESS LEVELS IN THE FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APR

Campaign 01V114000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020819 — EA (closed 20030822)

RAPID TIRE DEFLATION

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

R 20070813 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, S

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS. OWNERS OF THE PASSENGER CARS INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION

Campaign 07V336000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080218 — vehicle speed control

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 MERCUR

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.

Campaign 08V051000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

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

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 CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20091207 — PE (closed 20100421)

HVAC Switch Failures

I 20100413 — EA (closed 20120305)

HVAC Switch Failures

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford E-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 01V114000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Verify recall 07V336000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 08V051000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

● 2008 ● 1992 ● 1993

WORST YEARS

◆ 1997 ◆ 1999 ◆ 1995

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford E-350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Ford E-350 is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford E-350?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford E-350 have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.