2001 Ford F-150 Frontal Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 32 indicate a crash
- 19 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- upon impact · 7 records
- airbags deploy · 6 records
- failed deploy · 6 records
- frontal collision · 6 records
- head collision · 5 records
- airbags deployed · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Frontal
I had just turned right. When i looked up i saw 4 head lights. The car that hit me was passing in a double yellow line section of the road marked for 45 mph. We had a head-on collision where my airbags did not deploy, his did. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10303495
Frontal
We were involved in an accident on 09/23/09 in my husband's 2001 ford f150 pick up truck. We hit an individual who ran a stop sign. We hit him going approx 55 mph. The trucks airbags did not deploy. This is the first time we have been into an accident with this truck and our complaint is...when you buy a product, you expect the safety features to work. We have never received any type of recall on the airbags or…
Crash reported
ODI 10285662
Frontal
2001 ford f-150 fleetside involved in a near head on collision. Airbags faild to deploy.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10226448
Frontal
After sustaining a front end collision, where i squarely impacted the rear end of slowly moving large 4 door car, neither driver or passenger air bags deployed. This impact occurred at approximately 40 mph, forcing the front grill back and the bumper down enough to impede the steering of the ford f-150. *ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10118052
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Frontal
Consumer's vehicle was involved in a frontal collision when another vehicle veered into consumer's lane. Driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle and crashed. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries, and went to the hospital on his own. Vehicle was towed to a body shop. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10115107
Frontal · Seat Belts
My husband was driving our 2001 ford f150 supercrew lariat on 4/14/04. He was struck from behind by a dodge neon going approximately 70 mph. My husband was going 35 mph. The safety belt did not latch nor did the airbag deploy, resulting in my husbands being thrown forward and hitting his head at great force on the windshield. The force of the crash totalled my truck, cracking and bending the frame. Had either safety…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10072573
Frontal
Dt*: the contact stated both frontal airbags deployed, without an accident, while pulling slowly out of the driveway at 25mph. Shortly after the deployment the driver side airbag erupted in flames. The fire was extinguished by the driver with snow from outside the vehicle. Neither the police nor fire departments were contacted. No injuries were sustained. The insurance agency determined the deployment was caused by…
Fire reported
ODI 10155783
Frontal
While driving at 40 mph vehicle was involved in a head on collision with a tree. Upon impact, both front air bags did not deploy. Dealer had been notified. *ak consumer accelerated around a corner and hit the tree head on. *ph
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10042030
Frontal
Consumer states that when hit in the front center of the vehicle, the air bag did not deploy. Dealer notified. *ak the air bag(s) did not deploy at 50 mph. The ford dealer stated they were unable to diagnose the problem due to the severed battery cables. The accident occurred when another vehicle pulled in front of the consumer. The primary impact was on the front middle to the passenger side. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10026796
Frontal
While driving over 5/8 block of wood at 5mph, both frontal air bags deployed causes damage/injury to drivers chin and damage front windshield. *ak
1 injury
ODI 10021934
Frontal
Consumer was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy.*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10008945
Frontal
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 45 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 10053444
Frontal · Retractor
While traveling at 50 mph, vehicle was involved in a front end collision, driver's shoulder harnest did not retract and neither airbags deployed. Vehicle totaled. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information. Ts
Crash reported
ODI 10004770
Frontal
Consumer states vehicle was involved in a rear in collision. Consumer states' both airbags deployed, drivers airbag caught fire. Consumer feels airbags should not have deployed. Please describe further. Ph
ODI 8023470
Frontal
Vehicle was in a low speed impact under 5 mph and the front air bags deployed which cause the seat belt to retract. The driver side air bag caught on fire and brunt the driver's arm. Ts
Fire reported
ODI 8023548
Frontal · Seat Belts
While pulling a tree stump up from the ground. The dual airbags deploy and lock up the seatbelts. The dealership is aware of the problem. Mr
ODI 8020747
Frontal
Consumer states while driving at 60 mph the vehicle was in a head on accident with another vehicle. Consumer states the driver side air bag did not deploy nor the passenger side airbag. Dealer notified. Ts *dt
Crash reported
ODI 10002252
Frontal
Consumer was involved in an accident that was caused by another driver, and the airbags failed to deploy.*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10001259
Anchorage · Frontal
While driving 35-40 mph vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, driver sustained injuries. *ak consumer states that the drivers air bag failed to deploy along with the drivers seatbelt that failed to restrain him. *slc crash photos sent in by consumer *tc
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 8011037
Anchorage · Frontal
Consumer was involved in a head on collision in which the air bags failed to deploy, also the seatbelt failed to restrain consumer.*jb
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 566163
Frontal
I was going down highway 111 in rancho mirage, ca when a drunk driver ran a red light. I slammed into her drivers side door head on 1989 ford crown victoria with my 2001 ford f-150 crew cab traveling at approximately 35 to 45 mph. Neither passenger or the drivers air bags worked. My fiancee and i both suffered injuries that i beleive could have been avoided had the air bags worked. As a result of this accident my…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 763679
Frontal
I want to know why my air bags didnot work .-- can they be tested. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 756448
Frontal
On sunday, 10/07/01 at approximately 2pm, i was parking alongside a residential street behind my unoccupied father in law's truck. I was slowing down to park, going less than 5 mph, when my foot slipped and i bumped my father in law's rear bumber. The collision was not hard. There was no damage to his truck. My truck's license plate was slightly dented and the bumber cover was only scratched. This mild impact,…
Crash reported
ODI 753311
Frontal
While driving 30-35 mphhit another vehicle, impact was from right fender to middle of front bumper, and neither airbag deployed, vehicle was totalled. No injuries.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 893392
Frontal · Side/Window
Frontal air bags deployed when vehicle involved in a crash. Then, driver's side air bag also deployed and ripped/tore. When air bag tore, elements in air bag caught on fire, and consumer was thrown into steering column. Driver suffered abdominal/ rib cage , and arm injuries when he tried to stop himself from going into steering column. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 889557