2001 Ford F Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Series years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford F Series. That ranks 2nd out of 14 F Series model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (12 complaints, 27%), typically at around 90,289 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 10 fires, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 44owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford F Series 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 | 12 | 27% | 90,289 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 7 | 16% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 14% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 11% | 138,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 7% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 7% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 5% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% | 149,250 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 5% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | 119,954 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 2% | 200,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 65,289 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford F Series recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure
Problem: Certain pickup truck, van, and mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by american technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Risk: This overheating condition can cause the running board to melt or cause a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began march 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact southern comfort at 1-800-745-6096.
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.
- Tire valve stem (RQ02002) — opened Jan 14, 2002, closed Aug 19, 2002, led to recall 01V046000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Spark plug ejected from the engine block, as vehicle was moving on a highway. Disabled, needed a tow. Repair very expensive. *tr
Spark plug blown out of head. Spark plug #7 blew out 9 months ago. Now plug #8 blew out. Mechanic says it's due to poor design of aluminum head and insufficient threads. Both times, this happened while coasting at a slow speed (< 30 mph).
The sparkplug blew out for the second time. The first time was about 9 months ago. Running fine then about 40 mph the plug blew out
I have a 2001 ford f-150 that i purchased brand new in 2001. I have noticed that the entire frame is rusted and i am concerned about the structural integrity of the truck. It has already had the gas tank strap recall fixed. I found several spots that look as if the frame is deteriorating from rust.
Turn signal are now sporadic. Upon investigating i found that when the tilt is engaged and lowered the turn signals would not work. Raise steering wheel back up it would work. Start to drive down the road they would turn off or not work at all or wok sometimes. Raise the steering wheel they work…
Other Ford F Series years
← 2000 F Series · 2002 F Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Series | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 F Series | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 F Series | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 F Series | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 F Series | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 F Series | 34 | 1 |
| 2001 | 44 | 1 |
| 2000 F Series | 41 | 1 |
| 1999 F Series | 36 | 0 |
| 1998 F Series | 20 | 0 |
| 1997 F Series | 47 | 0 |
| 1996 F Series | 16 | 0 |
| 1995 F Series | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F Series?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F Series?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Ford F Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Series model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.