2001 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 92
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 92 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 52 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 22 records
- caught fire · 21 records
- fire department · 10 records
- spark plugs · 9 records
- engine compartment · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed extensive red smoke and fire under the front end of the vehicle. The fire spread to another vehicle. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A fire inspection report was provided. Two vehicles had been impacted due to the fire. The insurance company had not…
Fire reported
ODI 11207711
Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other
All i know is i was at a neighbors for around 1 1/2 hours and we hear a loud boom. We ran out side and my truck hood was on fire, it burned everything visible on top of the motor and toward the driver firewall . It busted the driver side tire and completely burned everything visible under the hood. The dash components as far as the eye can see are not bad, unknown of internal damage.i'm not sure what caused the…
Fire reported
ODI 10766128
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While reversing, the vehicle crashed into a telephone pole when shifting the gear into drive. The vehicle accelerated to approximately 70-80 mph. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into a garage. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was filed.…
Crash reported
ODI 10778194
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the auto theft sensor illuminated several times and continued to illuminate randomly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the key, but the failure recurred. The contact continued to have extreme difficulty with turning the key to start the ignition and the auto theft warning lamp continued to illuminate. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10724680
Electrical System
The truck was parked out front of my house on the street and it caught fire.
Fire reported
ODI 10971424
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that she never received a recall notice for the vehicle nor were any warning lights illuminated. The vin associated with the vehicle is listed in nhtsa campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The contact drove the vehicle on saturday. On wednesday, the vehicle caught fire. The vehicle was not towed to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware…
Fire reported
ODI 10652481
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
The truck was parked in my driveway for at least 24 hours without being used or turned on. The front of the truck suddenly went on fire. The fire department came and put it out. The fire burned only the front up to the windshield leaving the cab partially melted and my daughters car seat unsafe. Now this mess sits in my driveway as i wait for inspector. As it falls apart more and more each day as my family and…
Fire reported
ODI 10627367
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I parked, walked inside...moments later the truck was on fire.. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10712945
Electrical System
2001 f150 xlt 4.2 v6 electronical control module (ecm) shorted out causing malfunction to my lights windows and alarm and my locks as well which is a theft concern and fire hazard as well. I feel in my opinion that this issue should be addressed and should be under recall and fixed under ford i spoke with a tech at a ford dealership nearest me and he told me that ford has not stepped up and said anything. I feel…
ODI 10521315
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while parked and occupied, the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire and police department reported to the scene and filed a report. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The cause of the fire was undetermined. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 250,000. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10508263
Electrical System · Engine
I keep having major issues with my truck ejecting spark plugs from the engine which is breaking not only my spark plugs but my coil pack as well. This is rediculious. The first time i was at a light at a dead stop when i hear a loud banging noise like something exploded then my truck started running rough and had to get it towed. It stranded us 45 minutes from home. The second time was two days ago on march 18 i was…
ODI 10503856
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle became engulfed in flames. The police and fire department reported to the scene and a report was filed. The cause of the fire was not determined. The vehicle was destroyed. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10496631
Body · Electrical System
Car was sitting in driveway for around 30 -45 minutes then just set fire. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10476766
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
Rear lights, including brake, turn signals, and hazard lights quit working. This issue can be found on many online ford f-150 forums. The steering column wiring is too short, and breakage in the wire, or connectors can occur with the tilt steering mechanism. The tilt steering mechanism and short wiring has caused the connection to break inside the steering column trim on our vehicle, which caused the lights to stop…
ODI 10473685
Electrical System · Engine
As i was leaving a stop sign, i accelerated and a spark plug blew out of it's hole and will not go back in. This is a product defect that can cause serious injury or deaths to unknowing ford owners. Ford should recall asap. *jb
ODI 10463186
Electrical System
My f150 blower motor unit just shorted out and caught fire while i was on the freeway. I am just so disgusted as i already got past blowing out sparkplugs on this truck as i had to remove the head and re thread it so they would be safe and now this. How does ford continue to get a away with producing vehicles that are dangerous to the public? I loved my truck but will probably have to move to a safer vehicle now. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10442522
Electrical System
The vehicle had not been driven for several days. It caught fire while no one was home. There had been no problems before as far as running. The fire started in the engine compartment. Exact cause was not determined. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10434996
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
On or about 2004, complainant purchased a ford truck, f-150, supercrew, 4x2, model 2001. Complainant owns and lives in a house. Said house has a gate carport. By september 20, 2011, the above referenced vehicle had been parked and turned off for about one (1) week in the gated carport of complainants house. On september 20, 2011, sometime between 12:00pm and 1:00pm the above reference vehicle began to burn inside…
Fire reported
ODI 10450067
Electrical System · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
For a long time we had issues with the brakes even after getting new ones,about 3 wks before the fire my cruise stopped working.on the day before the fire i rolled my front windows down after i went back to work,an when i got off work my windows would not roll up,an i could not get the gear out of park,so i turned the engine off ,an just turned the key on,an got it to go into neutral so i could start it an get it…
Fire reported
ODI 10423790
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph he began to see smoke rise from under the hood. The vehicle was stopped and shut off. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed some of the wires under the hood were on fire. The fire was extinguished. Upon reentering the vehicle, the contact also noticed that the anti lock braking system light was illuminating…
Fire reported
ODI 10408754
Electrical System
I have a 2001 f150 truck i went to leave work i started my truck and went to put it in gear to leave when i smelled something burning i noticed smoke coming from under my hood i open to hood to find a fire at the master cylinder . I grab the plug that was burning and yanked it out of the truck , it burn a hole in my reservoir holding my brake fluid and my hand. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10407312
Electrical System
I own a 2001 ford f150 lariat 1/2 ton pickup truck with 95,000 original miles on it. On my way to work i noticed it began running very erratic and the service engine light came on, i immediately took it to the shop. The diagnostic check revealed the #7 coil wire was in need of replacement. The shop advised me to change all coil wires and spark plugs as i was nearing the 100,000 mile mark, the cost was $1,200. I…
ODI 10406009
Electrical System
2001 f150,,,, i was driving down the road a few weeks ago at around 50 to 55 mph , when i heard a loud popping noise coming from my truck . I pulled over right away, it sounded like a bad exhaust leak. I looked all under the truck and couldn't find any leak , so i had my son tow me home , as i opened the hood and started the truck i heard the noise coming from the top of the motor, after looking closer with a…
ODI 10407316
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
May 19, 2011 at around 4:20 am we were awaken by our neighbors that our truck was on fire. Our 2001 ford f150 was on fire, an explosion had made a huge hole in the hood on the front of the driver side. The truck had last been driven the morning of may 17, 2011 and had been sitting in our driveway since then. The firemen said the fire was due to electrical wiring. We always kept up with all required maintenance. We…
Fire reported
ODI 10403306
Electrical System
Airbag light lites up on dashboard, odometer does not always light to see mileage. *tr
ODI 10414803