2001 Ford E-350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 6%of 52 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Ford E-350, 6% of the 52 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Ford e350 15 passenger van suffered passenger cabin fire...may be related to cruise control recall. The fire occurred in my 2001 van in my driveway with no key in the ignition.”
NHTSA complaint #10325436, filed 2010-04, 55,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford e350 econoline. The vehicle speed control switch was not disabled and the dealer stated that the part is not available. Recall notice 05s28 was received in august 2007. The contact stated that this has extended beyond a reasonable time to repair the vehicle. The contact will request to have the switch disconnected immediately. The current and failure mileages were 17,000. Updated 01/29/08 updated 01/29/08”
NHTSA complaint #10214348, filed 2008-01, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford e350. The contact stated that Ford has not properly managed recall number 05s28. There had been no failure to date. The current mileage was 11,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10217843, filed 2008-02Related recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford 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…Covers: Ford E-350 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-250 1992–2003 +12 more
- 08V051000Feb 4, 2008Ford 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…Covers: Ford E-350 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, Econoline 1992–2003 +10 more
- 07V336000Aug 3, 2007On certain pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor homes chassis, the speed control deactivation switch may, under certain…Covers: Ford E-350 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-150 1992–1993, 1997–2003, E-250 1992–1993, 1997–2003 +18 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 6% |
| 2013 | 1 | 8% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 6% |
| 2000 | 5 | 8% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 4 | 5% |
| 1996 | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 2 | 4% |
| 1993 | 5 | 12% |
| 1992 | 10 | 24% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford E-350
14 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
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