2001 Ford F Series (light) Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 98,250miles, 8 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Ford F Series (light) (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford F Series (light). The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by seat belts (2) and air bags (1). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 13% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 98,250 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling5 50%
- Seat belts2 20%
- Air bags1 10%
- Brakes1 10%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine1 10%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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 problem. So I then had to find someone else, anothe wrecker charge. Ford must know from all the complaints that this is a big problem and very costly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10444443, filed 2012-01, 116,000 milesSeat belts: “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 indicating an unbuckled seat belt were not evident. Owners began to tug the belt after latching it each time to ensure proper closure and verify buckle engaged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10672621, filed 2015-01, 65,000 milesAir bags: “Vehicle is a 2001 Ford f150 pickup involved in a head on into a tree due to bad road conditions, vehicle was going approximately. 15-20 MPH when the vehicle hit a tree, and the air bags did not deploy, the driver plunged into windshield which shattered . This resulted in head injury, driver also suffered hip and knee damage which should take several months to heal. Vehicle suffered major damage to front end and frame windshield and dash board. …”
NHTSA complaint #10014197, filed 2003-04Mileage when problems were reported
13% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 67,200 and 125,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford F Series (light) in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10026389May 16, 2008Engine cooling. Ford: certain 1999-2001 model year vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in new york and certain 2001 vehicles up to 6000 lb gvwr registered in the state of maine, certified for sale in…
Other model years of the Ford F Series (light)
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 13 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 10 | 98,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | 123,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 15 | 105,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 16 | 3,345 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | 60,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 6 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F Series (light) model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Ford F Series (light) have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford F Series (light) as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Ford F Series (light) is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by seat belts with 2.
Has the 2001 Ford F Series (light) been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Ford F Series (light) reported?
Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 98,250 miles and the middle half falls between 67,200 and 125,000 miles; 13% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.