2001 Ford Lariat Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Lariat years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Lariat. That is the most of any Lariat model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints, 38%), typically at around 110,221 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford Lariat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 38% | 110,221 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 13% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford Lariat recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford Lariat.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My 2001 ford f-150 pickup truck caught fire last night at 5pm on sunday, august 10th, 2014. We had only driven it one mile that day to our church, had parked it at about 4:45pm and went into church. Before 5pm we were notified to come outside. I went out to discover that my truck was on fire. A…
Traveling aprox. 65 mph on cruise control when the odometer went blank followed by the radio and the compass & oa temp fading to black. A few minutes later the battery gauge dropped to zero a minute after that all the other gauges (speedometer,tachometer,water temp, oil ) went to zero like the…
We started up the truck, smelled smoke and we turned the vehicle off. Open the hood and we saw the master brake cylinder on fire, we quickly put it out with water. *tr
Despite particularly good care for my ford f-150 lariat, including cleaning and waxing by hand with no harsh chemicals, the roof on the cab is defective. Instead of it being a flat, even surface where water can roll off, the roof top has several channels that end up collecting water. Over the years…
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 ford f150 lariat. Since purchasing the v brakes were replaced six times. Currently, the brakes have to be changed again. Had lifetime pads put on, drums turned,and new pads again. The drums warped after they were replaced once before. The contact insists that there has…
Other Ford Lariat years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 Lariat | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Lariat | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Lariat | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Lariat | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Lariat?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Lariat?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Ford Lariat a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Lariat model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.