2001 Ford Supercab Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 11, 2017 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Supercab years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Supercab. That is the most of any Supercab model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Ford Supercab problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Air Bags1
Seats1
Service Brakes, Air1 · ~100 mi
Structure1 · ~238,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Air Bags125%———
Seats125%———
Service Brakes, Air125%100——
Structure125%238,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012002: 1200212005: 1200512017: 120171

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Ford Supercab recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford Supercab.

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

  • 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford supercab. The contact stated that both rear passenger doors seized in the closed position. The contact was unable to unlock or re-open the rear passenger doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The…

Structure · received Jan 11, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 10944377

I bought mt truck in nov. 2000,in jan. Or feb. Of 2001 i took my truck to dealer and told them my brake are locking up when it is wet out they said thebrake pads are causing the problem so they changed them. They still lock up, causing me to side into enter sections

Service Brakes, Air · received Mar 24, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10114621

Vehicle was involved in a 55 mph frontal collision in which drivers/ passengers air bags did not deploy, driver was injured cause unknown*ak consumer had massive head injuried and neck surgery.*slc

Air Bags · received Jan 23, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8002689

My ford f-150 super crew 4-door pickup does not have head restraints in the rear 60/40split bench seat. The rear seat passengers could suffer severe head injurry in a crash. Ford has recognized the problem and has redesigned the rrear seat with head restraints. However, there have been many of…

Seats · received Nov 27, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 736941

Other Ford Supercab years

← 2000 Supercab

YearComplaintsRecalls
200140
2000 Supercab30
1999 Supercab22

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Supercab?

Owners most often report air bags, seats, service brakes, air problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Supercab?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Ford Supercab a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Supercab model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.