2001 Ford F Series (light) Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series (light) years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford F Series (light). That ranks 3rd out of 8 F Series (light) model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 116,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford F Series (light) problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 50% | 116,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 20% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | 67,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford F Series (light) recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford F Series (light).
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (EA05004) — opened Feb 17, 2005, closed Jul 6, 2005.
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (RQ04011) — opened Oct 22, 2004, closed Feb 17, 2005.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While shifting about in the driver's seat to back up and look rearward to guide the vehicle in reverse, the driver's seat belt unexpectedly came unbuckled and began to retract. I thought that i must have been at fault and not properly buckled it even though the normal warning lite and sounds…
2001 ford f150 was sitting out in driveway of owner's home. He had been home approx 1/2 hours when owners vehicle was on fire coming from the engine compartment. No fire damage to the inside cab of owners vehicle. *tr
Attempted to start a 2001 ford f-150 super crew that has a 5.4liter engine and only 80,500 and heard a bang. Engine started but made a lot of noise. I shut down the engine and checked under hood. On the right side of engine found a plug wire and coil destroyed which indicated a spark plug exploded…
I have a 2001 ford pickup with 116,000 miles that i have babied since i purchased it just this week i had a spark plug blow out of the head, just so happened i was 45 miles away from home, so a wrecker charge was due, took my truck to my usual repair shop but they said they couldn't fix the…
Spark plug blowout ford 4.6 engine and coil damage. *tr
Other Ford F Series (light) years
← 2000 F Series (light) · 2002 F Series (light) →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 F Series (light) | 13 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 F Series (light) | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 F Series (light) | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series (light) | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series (light) | 15 | 0 |
| 1996 F Series (light) | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series (light) | 1 | 0 |
See all Ford F Series (light) problems by year, every Ford model, or the Ford VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F Series (light)?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, air bags problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F Series (light)?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Ford F Series (light) a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series (light) model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.