2001 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 97
- 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 97 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 87 records
- spark plugs · 21 records
- cylinder head · 18 records
- plug blew · 17 records
- passenger side · 9 records
- heard loud · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 24 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 150–400k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
I have a 2001 ford f150 5.4 liter v8 triton that the spark plug ejected and ruined the threads the dealer wants $500 to fix i know a few people that this happened to. *kb
ODI 10413910
Engine
While driving down interstate started to hear a load popping noise from engine. Immediately pulled over to find that one of the spark plugs had blown out of the head. Had to be towed. Still waiting of cost of repairs. Researching online, it appears that this is common issue with this motor. *tr
ODI 10408930
Engine
Was driving normally when i started hearing a loud popping noise from engine. Took to mechanic and was told the spark plug blew out - was also told this is a "common" problem with ford triton engines and a design flaw with the engine (too few threads on spark plugs) *tt
ODI 10407529
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the engine caught on fire. The local fire department was unable to locate the exact origin of the fire. A fire report was not filed. The failure was being investigated by the contact's insurance company. The failure and current mileage was 170,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10406854
Engine
Fire under the hood of a ford f-150 supercrew in our parking lot burned this vehicle and caused fire damage to four other vehicles parked adjacent to it. *kb
Fire reported
ODI 10419711
Engine
I was driving on the freeway when a pop and loud "flapping" sound was heard. I thought i had blown a tire. The truck lost a good amount of power and was shaking while continuing to make the "flapping" sound. After taking it in, it turns out it was a blown spark plug that shot out of the engine, damaging the block, plug, and coil. The cost was $630 to fix it. *tr
ODI 10402765
Engine
I have a 2001 ford f-150 lightning with roughly 31,000 miles on it. Three weeks back i was turning into my neighborhood at 5 mph, and i head a popping sound, and the truck begins to run roughly. I immediately pull over, and pop the hood, i smell gasoline. I shut the truck off. Call a tow truck to my ford dealership. There they tell me that the spark plug has shot out of the cylinder head, stripping the aluminum…
ODI 10402125
Engine
Drove approximately 27 miles, then heard a loud pop under the engine. Smelled gas while inside cab with the windows rolled up. Loud knocking noise followed. Found that the number 3 spark plug had blown out of the head. Luckily no fire. *tr
ODI 10393749
Engine
I have a 2001 ford f-150 with a 4.6 v8 engine and i have now had 2 spark plugs blow out of the passenger cylinder head. The truck has 145,000 miles on it. These did not happen at the same time they were about 12 to 18 months apart. The spark plug had been replaced over a year before the first blow out occurred. It also broke both coils on those cylinders. Until i started a search to see if anyone else had this issue…
ODI 10375023
Engine
Spark plugs keep popping out of cylinder head. Has happened five times so far. I know of seven other people with the same problem! *tr
ODI 10399425
Engine
While driving home from work i heard a loud pop coming from the engine compartment,then sounding like an air compressor. My mechanic told me that one of the spark plugs blew out of the socket and needs a helicoil installed to hold the spark plug. This fix is going to cost about $300. He also stated that this is a common problem in ford truck engines. As of yet there is no recall on this problem! *tr
ODI 10362939
Engine · Equipment · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 2001 ford f150 crewcab truck. On my way home from work, my vehicle started making an awful noise and the truck instantly started working rough. I pulled over and turned off the truck. My husband came to check on me and when we popped the hood and when i turned on the truck he saw the spark plug coming out of the cylinder. I have yet to have the mechanic look at it. After reading up on this, i see this is a…
ODI 10361815
Engine
Driving at 55mph on state highway,3rd spark plug back on passenger side of 2001 ford f-150 4dr. 5.4l. Blew out of head, broke coil pack and fell onto highway. Had truck towed to house and it still sits. I cant afford a repair of $2000+. *tr
ODI 10356275
Engine
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF ENGINE. *TR
ODI 10357010
Engine
Faulty spark plug coil, strips out of motor head and pops out spark plug and coils. Leaving fumes and gas to ignite if driven, or owner stranded. Has happened 2x to our family and after reading many forums and complaints and talking to other ford truck owners it is a common occurrence on these trucks. Ford should be doing something about this. Should be a safety recall. *tr
ODI 10354187
Engine
Truck with 56,000 original miles. After stopping truck to dispose of trash, spark plug #8 blew out of the engine head while idling. Truck immediately towed to ford dealership. Dealer stated this is very uncommon problem. Helicoiled head. Installed new plug. $700.00. When vehicle was picked up from dealership there was a loud knock in engine, but we were told it was within specs and safe to drive. Mechanic now says…
ODI 10357831
Engine
Problem was instant while driving north on rt. 18. Ford f150 v8 started missing, smelling of gas, making loud noise which appeared to be every time the belt went around, unable to accelerate, had to keep one foot on gas and one foot on brake at red light. Problem was that the spark plug overheated and ejected. Safety issue with fuel vapors coming out of spark plug hole and could ignite from loose spark plug. Ford…
ODI 10353368
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
While driving on the freeway, i heard a loud pop from the engine compartment followed by the engine running roughly and accompanied by popping sounds. Within 10 seconds, the smell of gasoline was noticed. I pulled off at the next exit, approximately 30 seconds later, and came to a stop. As i came to a stop, flames erupted from the hood and the entire engine compartment was engulfed in flames. A fire truck arrived…
Fire reported
ODI 10345385
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. The contact stated the vehicle was parked in front of his residence and caught on fire. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A fire report was available. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not under recall and did not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 158,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10343593
Engine
Spark plug blow out on my 2001 ford f-150 expensive repair to replace spark plugs. Dealer wants me to purchase a new cylinder head. *tr
ODI 10342370
Engine
Spark plug #3 has blown out of cylinder head on two occasions. This second occurrence damaged the threads requiring repair with a helicoil kit. This defective head can cause fire hazard. *tr
ODI 10335814
Engine
2001 ford f150 5.4l cracked intake manifold. Cranked truck and saw antifreeze leaking from passenger side of intake. Getting motor fixed and have verified it to be cracked manifold. *tr
ODI 10331095
Engine
2001 ford f150 supercrew 5.4l. While driving this vehicle the spark plug forcibly came out of the cylinder head. Vehicle was not able to be driven after blowout of spark plug. Vehicle had to be towed to garage. Not sure how or why this happened. *tr
ODI 10400858
Engine
I own a 2001 ford f150 with a 5-4 triton motor.had a spark plug blowout while on the freeway,it occured on number 3 cylinder and 2 more that were loose on the engine.mechanic repaired by installing an insert do to stripped out threads.also when the plug blew out it damaged the coil pack.i saved the parts that were replaced.
ODI 10322478
Engine
I have a 2001 ford f-150 with 195,000 miles on it ,.. I am the third owner and have not had any problems with it until now.. I was driving down the road and suddenly heard a loud disturbing sound coming from the engine compartment,.. I pulled over and shut the truck off immediately,.. I opened the hood and did not see anything wrong, so i started it back up and the same noise could be heard,.. I looked under the…
ODI 10306751