2001 Ford E-150 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 19%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Ford E-150, 19% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10041292, filed 2003-10, 8,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10048475, filed 2004-01, 41,000 miles“I purchased a used 2001 Ford pickup on 10/26/06. On january 10,2007 it caught fire while being park over night. I reported the fire to Ford and their response is that the damage was too sever to verify any mfg defect. I received the recall notice the following week. Ford should notify buyer's sooner!”
NHTSA complaint #10180737, filed 2007-01“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10170481, filed 2006-10, 125,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #10003916, filed 2003-01Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 13% |
| 2015 | 1 | 13% |
| 2014 | 1 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2011 | 3 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 10% |
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2007 | 2 | 17% |
| 2006 | 3 | 18% |
| 2005 | 2 | 13% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 19% |
| 2002 | 3 | 11% |
| 2001 | 7 | 19% |
| 2000 | 4 | 8% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 1 | 2% |
| 1997 | 8 | 8% |
| 1996 | 10 | 17% |
| 1995 | 3 | 4% |
| 1994 | 12 | 10% |
| 1993 | 7 | 10% |
| 1992 | 6 | 9% |
| 1991 | 4 | 27% |
| 1989 | 11 | 35% |
| 1988 | 7 | 50% |
| 1987 | 8 | 47% |
| 1986 | 4 | 44% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford E-150
11 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology