2001 Ford Econoline Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 29%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Ford Econoline, 29% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“I have a 2001 Ford Econoline wagon van that was recalled about june of 2007 because of a defect with the cruise control. When I took it to the Ford dealership in americus, georgia, they said they didn't have any parts to repair the cruise control. That it was on back order. It has been almost 1 year and still they have not offered to repair the cruise control their reason is they don't have any parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10227148, filed 2008-05“The contact owns a 2001 Ford Econoline. The contact stated that he does not want to drive the vehicle because of the speed control recall. He stated that there was no safety warning light regarding a possible fire. The insulation on all of the electrical wires in the undercarriage was improperly fused and the low-weight shocks were incorrect and faulty. He stated that the deactivation switch contained the incorrect insulation. The recall number was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 97,000. Updated 01/09/08. Updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10202376, filed 2007-09, 97,000 miles“2001 Ford Econoline with speed control sensor recall. Consumer states that both vans have this recall concerning the speed control and that the parts would not be available until august of 2008 in order to repair the problem. The second van is a 2001 Ford Econoline. The consumer stated the dealer disconnected the speed control switch, but they didn't install the fused wiring harness per the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10216108, filed 2008-01“2001 Ford Econoline truck cruise control stopped working after the brake switch recall was repaired. The consumer stated there was a rumbling/grinding noise coming from the vehicle. The dealer verified the noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The wheel bearing was loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10238249, filed 2008-08“2001 Ford Econoline with a recall. Consumer states that the dealer keeps telling him that the parts are not in. Dealer stated they only get as many as Ford releases and can't help that they don't have them.”
NHTSA complaint #10222814, filed 2008-03Related recalls
- 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 Econoline 1992–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +10 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | 23% |
| 2002 | 5 | 22% |
| 2001 | 8 | 29% |
| 2000 | 9 | 23% |
| 1999 | 11 | 13% |
| 1998 | 7 | 15% |
| 1997 | 7 | 9% |
| 1996 | 12 | 15% |
| 1995 | 5 | 7% |
| 1994 | 13 | 10% |
| 1993 | 11 | 17% |
| 1992 | 18 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 7% |
| 1989 | 3 | 9% |
| 1987 | 2 | 13% |
| 1984 | 1 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Econoline
4 complaintsEngine
3 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 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