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2001 Ford Econoline Engine Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
11%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
124,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Ford Econoline, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 124,000 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.

“Number 7 cylinder blew the spark plug out. Total loss of power. Fortunately traffic was light and I was able to pull into a parking lot. Absolutely no warning signs at all.”

NHTSA complaint #10629796, filed 2014-08, 180,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2001 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a loud bang heard from the front end of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the number one spark plug and the coil would have to be replaced. The failure recurred six times after the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an after market part could be inserted on the spark plugs to prevent the failure from recurring. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10499931, filed 2013-02, 86,000 miles

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200229%
2001311%

Other parts of the 2001 Ford Econoline

Vehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Econoline

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