2001 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 35
- 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 35 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 12 indicate fire
What owners report
- spark plug · 10 records
- fire department · 6 records
- cause fire · 5 records
- manifold ignite · 4 records
- heard loud · 4 records
- caught fire · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 13 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, attempting a turn or traveling over a road bump, the vehicle would sporadically emit a metal-to-metal dragging noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the support for the radiator was fractured, causing the radiator to sway while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the…
ODI 10512432
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph, he heard a loud noise as the vehicle accelerated. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the bolt on the engine head was rusted and became corroded. In addition, the manifold was cracked and leaking carbon dioxide due to the corrosion. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The…
ODI 10531654
Engine
Turned into a grocery store parking lot and truck started to smoke. I thought it was over heating but when i parked i got out and the truck started having black smoke then flames came from the driver side of the hood over the tire. I called 911. When the fire trucks arrived the hood was in flames and the front of the truck was burned. I am the original owner of the truck and have took very good care of it. Someone…
Fire reported
ODI 10504891
Engine
Tl* the contact owns 2001 ford f150. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire from under the hood area and exploded. As a result, the contact's home also caught on fire from the vehicle fire. The fire was extinguished by the local fire department and a fire report was filed. A resident suffered fro smoke inhalation. The vehicle was not inspected and remained parked at the contact's residence.…
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10503962
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 · 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
Body · Engine · Wheels
The truck started on fire while sitting in the driveway hours after being parked. By the time we realized it was on fire, it was totally out of control and the truck well beyond saving. It burned so hot it melted the tires, the siding of the house and destroyed part of a privacy fence. We kept water on the fire until it went out about an hour and a half later. The fire started under the hood and the whole front of…
Fire reported
ODI 10459020
Engine
Soft aluminum heads allowing sparkplug threads to wallow out and shoot them out head like a rifle and breaking coil mount and since fuel still being squirted in it is ejected into a hot engine manifold that could ignite the fuel air mixture and cause a fire. Happened while driving 60 mph. On fm1093 road. Ford is addle if they think they can pass it on to the consumer unscathed!
ODI 11024516
Engine
Coils burns out, spark plugs burn out, have changed numerous times, get one fixed then a different one goes out. Changed all eight 3 weeks later started burning out again. Comstant problem. *tr
ODI 10609529
Engine
Soft aluminum heads allowing sparkplug threads to wallow out and shoot them out head like a rifle and breaking coil mount and since fuel still being squirted in it is ejected into a hot engine manifold that could ignite the fuel air mixture and cause a fire. Happened in motion on city street. Ford is addle if they think they can pass it on to the consumer unscathed!
ODI 11024514