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 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Truck was parked for approx 2 hours when it caught fire and totally burned.
Fire reported
ODI 10129150
Electrical System
Vehicle parked, caught fire, flames coming from motor, believed to be cruise control issue
Fire reported
ODI 10124698
Electrical System
While driving consumer smelled smoke. Consumer's heard the dome inside light make a popping noise. After hearing that popping noise vehicle caught on fire, burning the inside of the entire truck. Grand-daughter's hair caught on fire. However, she was not injured. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10094021
Electrical System · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
1) while driving kids to school, electric sun roof was placed in the full open position, after deciding the morning air was too cool for the children an attempt was made to close sun roof. 2) the unit would not close, it had fialed in the full open position. Driver had to pull to the side of the road due to the distraction of the roof not closing. After determining the roof was not going to close, the driver took…
ODI 10086772
Cruise Control · Electrical System
The consumer was informed his vehicle was on fire. The fire was coming from the engine compartment on the drivers side close to the fire wall. The cruise control had failed about 2 weeks or a month prior to the fire. No after market equipment on vehicle. No structure damage. Will e-mail photos to bruce york.
Fire reported
ODI 10109718
Electrical System
The vehicle caught fire unexpectedly while it was parked. Results showed that there was an electrical shortage in the engine, which caused the problem. The manufacturer was contacted by owner. *jb *sc *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10108678
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Electrical System · Equipment
Fire investigation, date of loss: 7/9/04 2001 ford f-150 [xxx] right side ofthe engine compartment fire, cause: lifting strap broke and fell onto the alterntor power terminal, long term contact wore through plastic , energizing strap. Total loss updated 07/30/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Fire reported
ODI 10086732
Electrical System
2001 ford f150 32,000 miles. Blew #3 spark plug on the drivers side. Ford motor corp had to replace the cylinder head.*ak
ODI 10079226
Electrical System · Equipment · Structure
I had some warrant issues with ford motor corporation. Trim around windshield,faded grill and base not working on radio. The biggest problem has something to do with the ac and emissions. I turned on the ac and the truck started to run bad jerking and sputtering. Took it too ford and they replaced a sensor. This summer the first time i turn on my ac and the same problem this time its not covered by warranty. I…
ODI 10073123
Electrical System
While driving 20 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed to a dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the cylinder head needed to be replaced due to a spark plug blowout. *ak *nm
ODI 10075507
Electrical System
Spark plugs blew out while driving because only 4 tread was screwed in. Manufacturer was aware of this issue, and changed the newer model spark plug. Newer model spark plugs have 10 tread screwed in. *ak
ODI 10065410
Electrical System
A fire started at windshield wiper circuit board while the vehicle was being started. The manufacturer and dealer were notified. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10057588
Electrical System
While driving 50 mph consumer heard a popping sound and started smelling fuel odor. Consumer pulled over to the shoulder, found out that a spark plug ejected outwards and cracked one of the engine heads.*ak
ODI 10044821
Electrical System
1. Driving along normally when a spark plug blew out of passenger side head on my 2001 ford lightning. 2. Had to pull to the side of the road in heavy traffic & wait ~2 hours for a tow truck & another day to hear anything from the dealership.*ak 3. Vehicle was still under warranty, dealer replaced passenger side cylinder head.
ODI 10068291
Electrical System · Exhaust System · Suspension · Switch
Have had problems with this vehicle at 1900 miles. Suspension, fumes, brakes, signal switch, electrical shortages.
2 injuries
ODI 765354
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the wiring harness and coil plug was causing the vehicle to stall and drive hard. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have the wiring harness and coil plug replaced but the repair did not remedy the issue. The contact took the vehicle back to the dealer but the dealer could not properly diagnose the vehicle. The failure mileage was 68,000.
ODI 10437751
Electrical System
THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE DASH. MR SCC *JB
Fire reported
ODI 10012155