2001 Ford E-150 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 30%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Ford E-150, 30% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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?”
NHTSA complaint #10045418, filed 2003-11, 3,000 miles“I have a 2001 e 1-50 van, I am always getting a brake to the floor issue this has caused me some scary incidents at times, I have had everything replaced that I can think of but still having this issue, I get the run around with Ford saying this is normal to me this is not normal when I have to pump my brakes at times, before I stop also sitting at lights I can feel my pedal goes to the floor this is not normal something is wrong, somewhere other people have had this issue cause I tried to see if anyone else is having this seems a lot are here are some stories on this issue…”
NHTSA complaint #10390469, filed 2011-03, 168,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10138496, filed 2005-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #898401, filed 2001-10“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.”
NHTSA complaint #898200, filed 2001-10Related service bulletins
- 10022675Sep 19, 2007Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 38% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 3 | 50% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 2 | 20% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 1 | 9% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 4 | 25% |
| 2004 | 8 | 24% |
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 5 | 18% |
| 2001 | 11 | 30% |
| 2000 | 7 | 14% |
| 1999 | 14 | 17% |
| 1998 | 8 | 13% |
| 1997 | 18 | 18% |
| 1996 | 14 | 24% |
| 1995 | 20 | 28% |
| 1994 | 26 | 21% |
| 1993 | 10 | 14% |
| 1992 | 8 | 13% |
| 1990 | 2 | 12% |
| 1989 | 1 | 3% |
| 1988 | 1 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford E-150
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford E-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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