2001 Ford F-150 Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,525miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the equipment of the 2001 Ford F-150, 1% of the 1,236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,525 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have a 2001 Ford f150 crewcab truck. On my way home from work, my vehicle started making an awful noise and the truck instantly started working rough. I pulled over and turned off the truck. My husband came to check on me and when we popped the hood and when I turned on the truck he saw the spark plug coming out of the cylinder. I have yet to have the mechanic look at it. After reading up on this, I see this is a recurrent problem on Ford trucks. I do not understand why nothing has been done regarding this matter. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361815, filed 2010-10, 178,000 miles“My first Ford f150 had a engine fire as a result of the faulty brake fluid switch. I was told this truck was not part of the recall and didn't have this problem by Ford customer service when I called to report it. Since then the recall was expanded. My current Ford f150 has a leaky brake fluid switch and my cruise control doesn't work. This switch is the one that was put on by Ford after I brought it in for the recall. Ford said this is not an additional recall. I am concerned that this will result in another fire and then unfortunately be recalled later. …”
NHTSA complaint #10365689, filed 2010-11, 135,000 miles“The consumer parked the vehicle in the driveway and heard the horn honking, when the owner went to see what was happening, the entire vehicle had gone up in flames. The fire department was notified and the fire chief said the fire started under the hood and that it was a mechanical defect which ignited the flames. Provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #10105028, filed 2004-12, 45,000 miles“Consumer complained about loss of freon due to an erupted hose routed around the outside of the rf plastic inner wheel fender. The dealer was notified. The vehicle's warranty had expired two months prior to this failure, therefore the repair was not covered.”
NHTSA complaint #10082140, filed 2004-08, 32,337 miles“I had some warrant issues with Ford motor corporation. Trim around windshield,faded grill and base not working on radio. The biggest problem has something to do with the AC and emissions. I turned on the AC and the truck started to run bad jerking and sputtering. Took it too Ford and they replaced a sensor. This summer the first time I turn on my AC and the same problem this time its not covered by warranty. I haven't put 14k miles on the truck. Does emissions have some type of expectations set by the epa or DOT. It cost $400. To get sensor replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10073123, filed 2004-05Related recalls
- 00V396000Nov 28, 2000Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 225, "child restraint…Covers: Ford F-150 2001, Expedition 2000–2001, Navigator 2000–2001 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10058101Sep 9, 2014Ford/lincoln: safety recall regarding high corrosion areas for operating, for an extended time, vehicles where both or one strap of fuel tank can fracture, after contacting…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 45 | 7% |
| 2021 | 10 | 1% |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 0% |
| 2015 | 6 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 0% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 6 | 2% |
| 2007 | 6 | 1% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 35 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 10 | 1% |
| 2001 | 12 | 1% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 20 | 2% |
| 1998 | 17 | 1% |
| 1997 | 40 | 1% |
| 1996 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 1% |
| 1994 | 8 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 0% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 1 | 1% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-150
234 complaintsVehicle speed control
180 complaintsElectrical system
137 complaintsFuel system
132 complaintsSeats
86 complaintsSeat belts
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsBrakes
69 complaintsAir bags
66 complaintsBody and structure
65 complaintsTires
52 complaintsEngine
44 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology