2001 Ford F-150 Front Problems

10
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

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Mileage in stored records

Band	Records
100–150k mi	2
60–100k mi	1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

April 12, 2006 · 137,600 miles
Front
Dt*: the contact stated the front tires have excessive wear. The contact has replaced the upper and lower ball joints, shocks, springs, calipers, rotors, pads, and tires however; this did not remedy the problem. The dealer is unable to determine the cause of the problem. Updated 05/10/06
ODI 10155223
May 30, 2005 · 107,000 miles
Front · Tie Rod Assembly
Dt: problems began on 5/23/05 while turning right in normal driving conditions on dry pavement. Caller believed the passenger's side tie rod popped off the ball joint. No warning lights on in vehicle. It was not pulling or making any noise. Vehicle was going about 10 mph. Vehicle was in the shop. After stopping the vehicle, driver noticed the passenger wheel was turned to the right, all other wheels were facing…
ODI 10123744
April 6, 2004 · 66,000 miles
Front
When backing out of the driveway at low speeds, the left side of the front end dropped. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10067001
July 6, 2003
Front
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning there would be a loud noise coming from the steering wheel. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10033567
October 25, 2002
Front
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer to check the tire tread for excessive wear and front aligment. Tehnician informed that the aligment is out of specification. Dealer and manufacturer agreed with the aligment was out specifications. Please provide further information. Ts
ODI 8021955
July 15, 2001
Front
Front end is not straight, grill and hood do not line up. Took to dealer, and they said that was how vehicle was designed. *ak
ODI 893874
July 2, 2001
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Front · Gasoline · Torque Converter
Two days after truck purchase, reported to dealer truck has bad vibration, rough idle, pulls to the right, truck hesitates to go into gear, truck hesitates before shifting, engine knock and clunk in t-case area. Transmission has been replaced twice,road forced balance 4 tires,switched tires and wheels,front end alignment three times,torque converter replaced,crankshaft pully replaced,dampers installed for vibration.…
ODI 754988
June 23, 2001
Front
I have a vibration at 45 miles an hour. It feels like the truck is woobling side to side.you must be at a constant speed. I can also feel a vibration at 65 to 70 miles an hour. Also at 70 when i hit a bump it feels like the truck keeps bouncing for a second after it hits. The dealer has balenced the tires 4 times and has changed the tires and rims also. The ford rep said it is normal and is not a defect. I don't…
ODI 754595
March 24, 2001
Bumpers · Front
Right rear fender was distorted, showing "ripples" in frame, while towing a load of 2,000 lbs. Consumer was told by dealership that distortion on fender was caused by impact of another vehicle, consumer claimed that vehicle has never been involved in an accident. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *please note, consumer stated that when vehicle traveled over 60 mph, there was severe vibration…
ODI 885604
November 7, 2000
Front
When vehicle reaches and exceeds 70 mph vehicle jumps and sways from side to side. Dealer has aligned vehicle twice. *ak
ODI 874667