FordF-1502001
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2001 Ford F-150 Equipment Problems

7
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 7 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi2
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 15, 2010 · 135,000 miles

    Equipment · Vehicle Speed Control

    My first ford f150 had a engine fire as a result of the faulty brake fluid switch. I was told this truck was not part of the recall and didn't have this problem by ford customer service when i called to report it. Since then the recall was expanded. My current ford f150 has a leaky brake fluid switch and my cruise control doesn't work. This switch is the one that was put on by ford after i brought it in for the…

    ODI 10365689

  • October 21, 2010 · 178,000 miles

    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

  • September 28, 2009 · 172,000 miles

    Equipment

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. While driving 30 mph the cable that holds the spare tire fractured. As a consequence a component under the vehicle was bent, and the spare tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that he ineligible for a free remedy because the warranty expired. The failure mileage 172,000.

    ODI 10290773

  • September 1, 2004

    Automatic Transmission · Equipment

    Ford gave no reason for complete trasmission failure. Fortunately sllipping and failure occured during transmission warm up in drive way. Complete transmission replacement at 40,000 mi at owner expense.*ak

    ODI 10090800

  • July 12, 2004 · 60,050 miles

    Equipment · Manual Transmission · Tires

    Couldn't change gear when i was going uphill, almost caused accident. *la

    ODI 10081005

  • July 9, 2004

    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

  • June 1, 2004

    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