Ford E150 2001
Model E150 made in 2001 by Ford got 34 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 12 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and power train. The car had one investigation (engine and engine cooling). There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 3 modeles with engines 4.2, 4.6 and 5.4.
Model 2001
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 14/19/16 | 15,5000/24,3000/18,5177 | Regular | 1266 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.6 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 16/21/18 | 17,3585/26,4195/20,5265 | Regular | 1126 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 5.4 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 15/19/16 | 16,2514/24,4528/19,1402 | Regular | 1266 | VANS, CARGO TYPE | |
| 4.2 | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 14/19/16 | 15,5000/24,3000/18,5177 | Regular | 1266 | VANS, PASSENGER TYPE | |
| 4.6 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 14/20/16 | 15,9975/25,1000/19,1173 | Regular | 1266 | VANS, PASSENGER TYPE | |
| 5.4 | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | R | 13/17/14 | 14,3000/21,7000/16,8922 | Regular | 1446 | VANS, PASSENGER TYPE |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V114000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/09/1996 to 11/14/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 151000 | 04/19/2001 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/05/2001 | 04/23/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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, such as off-road, rough road or speed bump events, the 35 gallon mid-ship fuel tank could develop a crack where it contacts the frame cross member. if the fuel tank cracks, fuel leakage could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 april 19, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 05173 | 11/14/2005 | 05226 | 10018741 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code p1131 and/or p1151 - 4.2l engine. *tt | 01/12/2006 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 15517 | 01/01/2002 | 630043 | Subject regarding exaggerated engine braking on deceleration. *yd | 04/12/2002 | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||||
| 18735 | 07/01/2005 | 10017865 | Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles. *tt | 12/05/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 18250 | 10/01/2004 | 10010743 | Intermittent clunk on 3-2 downshift during coastdown/tip-in. oasis. to include 2005 f-150, e-series and expedition. *tt | 12/07/2004 | |
| 15799 | 04/01/2002 | 637519 | Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission (driveshaft >70 inch) may exhibit a vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50-55 mph. *tt | 12/02/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||||
| 14992 | 06/01/2001 | 622802 | Some vehicles equipped with 4r70w transmission (driveshaft >70 inch) may exhibit a driveline vibration / roughness on acceleration or under load at about 50 - 55 mph. *tt | 10/23/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 15038 | 07/01/2001 | 621035 | Some vehicles may exhibit rapid wear of the front brake pads (under 10,000 miles). *tt | 09/06/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 15354 | 10/01/2001 | 630271 | Some vehicles may exhibit accelerated front disc brake pad wear under extreme loading conditions. *tt | 04/15/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 17381 | 11/01/2003 | 10008193 | Front brake pad wear. *tt | 07/22/2004 | |
| STEERING | |||||
| 15923 | 05/01/2002 | 637826 | Exhibiting a steering wheel vibration / shimmy. *tt | 12/06/2002 | |
| SUSPENSION | |||||
| 05248 | 01/01/2005 | 10018941 | Vibration/harshness above 45 mph (72 km/h) after tire balance. *tt | 01/25/2006 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
| 17520 | 01/01/2004 | 10007350 | Clunk from front suspension. *tt | 06/14/2004 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | ||||||
| DP05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/22/2005 | 01/04/2006 | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | ||
| On september 6, 2005, odi received a petition requesting that the agency investigate allegations of engine spark plug ejection in certain model year 1997 through 2004 ford vehicles with triton v-8 and v-10 engines.odi received a total of 474 non-duplicative complaints on the subject vehicles where the complainant, or the dealer repairing the vehicle, reported that a spark plug detached from the cylinder and/or ejected from the engine.as of december 8, 2005, odi is not aware of any allegations where the alleged defect resulted in a loss of vehicle control, a crash, an injury, or a fatality in any of the 10,319,810 subject vehicles.in addition, odi is aware of only two incidents where the vehicle stalled without restart.information contained in the odi consumer complaints and obtained from 72 telephone interviews with complainants showed the following:(1) 99% of the complaints were on my 1997 to 2002 subject vehicles.(2) most the complainants reported hearing a loud pop while driving or upon starting up the vehicle followed by a loud, repetitive clicking or popping sound.(3) many of the complainants reported that the popping sound was accompanied by some loss of vehicle power; however, in 99% of the incidents reported, the vehicle did not stall.in the very few incidents where the vehicle did stall, most vehicles could be restarted.(4) only a small percentage of the complainants cited that they smelled gas or a slight burning smell when the incident occurred.(5) in all but a very few incidents, vehicle damage was limited to the engine.in one incident, the complaint reported that the fuel rail was damaged and replaced after one of the spark plugs ejected from the engine; however, the complainant reported that the damage did not result in any type of fuel leak or fire.in another incident, the only incident where a fire was alleged, the complainant reported that no fluid leak was observed, but that a fire resulted after the spark plug had ejected from the engine and he had restarted the vehicle and driven to another location.none of the complainants reported any damage to the vehicle hood.(6) only two complainants reported that they observed what appeared to be some drops of fuel coming from the cylinder where the spark plug had failed or on the spark plug itself; however, each of these complainants reported that there was no smoke or flames as a result of his incident.as the petitioner noted, and odi | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/28/2001 | 04/01/2001 | ||
| The problem is the location of the horns. due to their location, they collect slush in the winter. when the slush freezes inside the horns, they are useless.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/19/2003 | 41000 | 1 | |
| While driving at night with headlights on, they will cut off without prior warning, leaving consumer without a vision of the road. dealer was contacted. *nlm *sc | |||
| 10/06/2003 | 8000 | 1 | 10/18/2001 |
| 2001 ford e150 conversion van. had to replace starter at 8,000 miles. vibration of vehicle at braking - never fixed by dealer. starter now clicks and does not start for 2 -4 tries before vehicle turns over - after being off for several hours. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/09/2006 | 125000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the horn began honking without warning, and with no discernible cause. when the vehicle was examined, the inside of the van was filled with smoke. this was accompanied by smoldering wires in the radio panel behind the driver seat. there were no visible flames, and the smoldering wires were extinguished. the vehicle was not seen by a dealer. | |||
| 4 | |||
| The consumer has experienced the following: water leak in the passenger rear door, electrical short, the brakes/rotors grooved/pads are worn, the passenger middle seat will not move, and a paint defect. the dealer stated that the brake system is normal. scc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/17/2003 | 7 | ||
| When driving at any speed vehicle stalled/lost power. consumer drifted to the side of the road, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. vehicle was at dealer on seven separate occasions, but mechanic was not able to duplicate or resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/22/2008 | 68900 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford e150. the contact heard a loud knocking noise and noticed steam coming from the tailpipe once the vehicle was started. the failure was diagnosed as a risk pin in the engine. the manufacturer stated that there was no remedy for this type of engine failure. the failure mileage was 68,900. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/02/2002 | 50 | ||
| Under load, the a/c switches from the dash vents to the floor or defrost vents. at the same time, heat then comes out of the rear a/c vents. ford is able to duplicate the problem, but not willing or unable to repair, stating that the vehicle is operating under normal opperating characteristics*ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Transsmission failed at 50,000 mi. repair shop stated that it was due to an electrical problem that causes the pressure in the transmission to become to high and causes fluid to be pushed back into the electrical components of the transmission causing total failure/breakage. transmission had to be replaced.*ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 79000 | 1 | |
| I was rear ended. seat belt did not work as it should have,causing me to end up with a bad whiplash. the seat belt does not retract most of the time. i was never notified of thes defects.*ak | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 4 | |||
| The consumer has experienced the following: water leak in the passenger rear door, electrical short, the brakes/rotors grooved/pads are worn, the passenger middle seat will not move, and a paint defect. the dealer stated that the brake system is normal. scc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/15/2005 | 2 | ||
| Have had the vehicle since late 2001 within 5 months had to be taken in for brake problems due to vibration when stopping. since then the van has had the rotors replaced once a year with them being turned twice. brake pads are needing to be replaced every 5 to 6 months. i have called ford each time as well as the dealer. both have said that this is a common problem they have with these vehicles. i don't pull anything with my van and i am not hard on the brakes. they told me it was because the front end is heavy. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/01/2001 | |||
| On several occasions while applying brakes vehicle would not stop properly. had to pump brakes to get it to stop. when it did it caused one of the wheels to lock up intermittently. dealer was not notified at this time. feel free to provide any further information. *ak | |||
| 10/26/2001 | 1 | ||
| While traveling approximately 35 mph applied pressure to brake pedal. brake system momentarily slowed vehicle then unexpectedly released, and allowed for continued forward movement. dealership has examined vehicle, and made no determination as to the cause of the problem. please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak | |||
| 05/25/2001 | |||
| Brake pedal occasionally goes to floor and will not operate correctly to stop vehicle. vehicle has been at dealer 4 times, but problem has not been duplicated. computer doesn't show any sign of a problem. vehicle has been to 2 different dealers and neither could find a problem. please add the vin to the form.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 4 | |||
| The consumer has experienced the following: water leak in the passenger rear door, electrical short, the brakes/rotors grooved/pads are worn, the passenger middle seat will not move, and a paint defect. the dealer stated that the brake system is normal. scc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 1 | 01/07/2001 | ||
| Excessive wear of front brake rotors and pads. dealer was contacted. *ak.*jg | |||
| 1 | 01/07/2001 | ||
| Excessive wear of front brake rotors and pads. dealer was contacted. *ak.*jg | |||
| 1 | 01/07/2001 | ||
| Excessive wear of front brake rotors and pads. dealer was contacted. *ak*jg | |||
| 07/10/2001 | 1 | 01/07/2001 | |
| Excessive wear of front brake rotors and pads, dealer was contacted. *ak.*jg | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/04/2003 | 3000 | 6 | 09/23/2001 |
| Purchased the vehicle late 2001 and has been in 6 times for new rotors and breaks due to vibration when braking. ford has covered it so far, and the dealership just tells me that because the van is heavy in the front that it is a common problem. i feel this is a design flaw in the vehicle. who can afford a $600.00 brake job every 4 to 5 months? *la | |||
| 11/18/2001 | 2 | ||
| There is vibration when braking, dealer grounded rotors twice so far.*ak | |||
| Front rotors warp, and continuously had to have rotors changed every two to four months, causing tires to wear out. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 08/16/2002 | 1 | ||
| When trying to apply the brakes brake pedal will go to the floor, causing vehicle to have extended stopping distance. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 43371 | 3 | 06/20/2001 |
| With only 43,000 miles, and 21 months old, i had to replace outer tie rod, drag link, and ball joints on our 2001 ford e-150 van. the vehicle has only been used as a private vehicle. maintenance has been per ford schedule, and performed by the same ford dealership which did the state inspection which lead to the part replacements. while ford did contribute about 40% towards the work, it seems suspension and steering parts wearing out so prematurely is a defect which should be concidered for recall. pursuing further with ford only resulted in phone call claiming that the wear rate was not unusual.*ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 43371 | 3 | 06/20/2001 |
| With only 43,000 miles, and 21 months old, i had to replace outer tie rod, drag link, and ball joints on our 2001 ford e-150 van. the vehicle has only been used as a private vehicle. maintenance has been per ford schedule, and performed by the same ford dealership which did the state inspection which lead to the part replacements. while ford did contribute about 40% towards the work, it seems suspension and steering parts wearing out so prematurely is a defect which should be concidered for recall. pursuing further with ford only resulted in phone call claiming that the wear rate was not unusual.*ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 4 | |||
| The consumer has experienced the following: water leak in the passenger rear door, electrical short, the brakes/rotors grooved/pads are worn, the passenger middle seat will not move, and a paint defect. the dealer stated that the brake system is normal. scc | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - LOWER BALL JOINT | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 43371 | 3 | 06/20/2001 |
| With only 43,000 miles, and 21 months old, i had to replace outer tie rod, drag link, and ball joints on our 2001 ford e-150 van. the vehicle has only been used as a private vehicle. maintenance has been per ford schedule, and performed by the same ford dealership which did the state inspection which lead to the part replacements. while ford did contribute about 40% towards the work, it seems suspension and steering parts wearing out so prematurely is a defect which should be concidered for recall. pursuing further with ford only resulted in phone call claiming that the wear rate was not unusual.*ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM - UPPER BALL JOINT | |||
| 03/27/2003 | 43371 | 3 | 06/20/2001 |
| With only 43,000 miles, and 21 months old, i had to replace outer tie rod, drag link, and ball joints on our 2001 ford e-150 van. the vehicle has only been used as a private vehicle. maintenance has been per ford schedule, and performed by the same ford dealership which did the state inspection which lead to the part replacements. while ford did contribute about 40% towards the work, it seems suspension and steering parts wearing out so prematurely is a defect which should be concidered for recall. pursuing further with ford only resulted in phone call claiming that the wear rate was not unusual.*ak | |||
| TIRES | |||
| Front rotors warp, and continuously had to have rotors changed every two to four months, causing tires to wear out. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/01/2007 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford e150. the contact received ford recall notice number 05s28 in august of 2007 for the vehicle speed control. he feels that the manufacturer is not working hard to provide the parts to the dealer. there had been no failure to date. the dealer information was unavailable. the current mileage was 67,000. updated 03-19-08 *bf updated 03/19/08 *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KS | SHAWNEE MISSION | 66203 | SHAWNEE MISSION FORD | 913-631-0000 |
| LA | LAFAYETTE | FORD DEALER | ||
| ME | YARMOUTH | 04096 | CASCO BAY FORD | |
| MO | ST. LOUIS | SINCLAIR FORD | ||
| NY | FRANKLIN SQUARE | 11010 | FRANKLIN SQUARE | 516 481 9400 |
| OH | CANAL WINCHESTER | RICART RV LAND | 1800-332-5872 | |
| VA | SPRINGFIELD | 22150 | SHEEHY FORD | 703-922-7900 |
| WI | RHINELANDER | 54501 | BERASTROM FORD | 715 365 3634 |