2001 Ford Econoline Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Ford Econoline, 11% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,000 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.
“There is a small plate that has 2 allen head bolts holding it on the bottom of the steering column shaft .this plate puts the vehicle in park. The bolts came loose and the van rolled backwards into the garage door even though it was in park and the driver was standing outside,next to the van”
NHTSA complaint #10443886, filed 2012-01Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 3 | 8% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 6 | 5% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 8% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Econoline
8 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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