2001 Ford E-350 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 12%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Ford E-350, 12% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,000 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.
“I have a 2000 Ford econoline van with about 60,000 miles driven. The ABS warning lamp is on. I took it to my Ford dealer for checking. The service manager reported that the left wheel sensor was shorted out and needed to be replaced. I told him to fix it. It seems that this may be a subject for recall, since there is no before-failure warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10168129, filed 2006-09, 58,000 miles“Abs module shorting out because of brake fluid in the module. I heard a loud popping noise just outside my home where my van is parked, less than 2 ft. From the house, and went out to investigate. Smoke was billowing from the drivers side engine compartment, so I raised the hood and disconnected the battery. The smoke was coming from the area of the ABS module, so I removed it and the cover had blown off, and the circuit board inside was fried. This is a potential fire hazard, and yet I was unable to locate a recall about this issue. My van is a 2001 Ford E-350. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279112, filed 2009-08, 83,000 miles“Premature wear of front rotors. Replaced the front rotors at 48,000 miles . Currently, at mile 66,000 miles the front rotors need to be replaced again. Dealer was notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10111048, filed 2005-02, 48,000 miles“While driving consumer swerved to avoid another car, lost control of vehicle and crashed. Upon inspection, feel collision was due to side front rotor seperated from spindle. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023212, filed 2002-11Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 29% |
| 2021 | 7 | 32% |
| 2017 | 1 | 8% |
| 2016 | 1 | 20% |
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 5 | 38% |
| 2012 | 2 | 13% |
| 2011 | 2 | 11% |
| 2009 | 1 | 10% |
| 2008 | 6 | 15% |
| 2006 | 7 | 13% |
| 2005 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 7 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 6 | 12% |
| 2000 | 4 | 7% |
| 1999 | 5 | 7% |
| 1998 | 10 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 23% |
| 1996 | 19 | 38% |
| 1995 | 35 | 51% |
| 1994 | 17 | 33% |
| 1993 | 11 | 26% |
| 1992 | 6 | 15% |
| 1991 | 7 | 37% |
| 1990 | 13 | 57% |
| 1989 | 12 | 46% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
| 1987 | 3 | 21% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford E-350
14 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford E-350
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology