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2001 Ford E-450 Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 16 total for the year
Median mileage
19,750miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Ford E-450, 13% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,750 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.

“For an unknown reason my 2001 Ford e450 ABS light came on stayed on after I started my motorhome. The unit was parked for 4 days prior to this problem. The light didn't come one while driving to the location, only after being parked for the four days.”

NHTSA complaint #10165693, filed 2006-08, 19,750 miles

“Body design is too large for e450 van cutaway, brakes can not handle weight. Stopping distance is impaired. Vehicle is unstable in turns and crashs. Brakes last 20,000 miles to 30,000 miles, tires the same.”

NHTSA complaint #750162, filed 2001-08

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2022754%
20211037%
201719%
2016212%
2013217%
2007325%
2006210%
200526%
2004415%
2003211%
200218%
2001213%
200037%
19992027%

Other parts of the 2001 Ford E-450

Tires
7 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford E-450

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