2001 Ford Ford Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 20filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles, 9 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Ford Ford Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford Ford Truck. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by tires (3) and vehicle speed control (3). 9 of the complaints include a mileage, and 44% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 50,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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 cooling6 30%
- Tires3 15%
- Electrical system2 10%
- Steering2 10%
- Equipment1 5.0%
- Fuel system1 5.0%
- Other or unknown1 5.0%
- Seat belts1 5.0%
- Suspension1 5.0%
Also reported: Transmission and drivetrain (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “My 2001 Ford lightning shot a spark plug out of its motor. The truck is 100% stock and has never been touched. I just turned the key and it popped out, stripping the motor head.”
NHTSA complaint #10005746, filed 2003-02, 12,000 milesTires: “Tires did not fail, but vibrate at a resonant speed on highway. This speed varies with loading of vehicle. The higher the loading, the higher the speed at which they vibrate. My fear is that they are delaminating and I could have a future problem. It is the 16 rim, so the tire has not been recalled. I have heard of three other explorers with the same exact problem. They bought a new set of tires (on a brand new vehicle) and the problem was resolved. From what I understand, Ford knows about the situation, but chooses to stay out of it in light of recent bad press. …”
NHTSA complaint #740442, filed 2001-02Vehicle speed control: “I was in a 2001 Ford escape that caught on fire on august 20, 2005. The truck began smoking and all of the check engine, oil lights came on. Then the truck starting shutting down. This whole time I was in the middle lane of the highway. About 3 weeks prior, I complained to my mother about my cruise control not working. I used it on the highway back in forth to college. We never took it in only cause a time issue. In the end, the truck completely burned to the trunk. I was on the highway by myself, and I had to watch my truck burn on the side of the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135771, filed 2005-09Electrical system: “Electrical problems with 2001 Ford expedition. First noticed that the heater fan stayed running after ignition was shut off. Then, during a stormy winter, the wipers, lights, radio, windows, and keypad entrance all stopped working--sometimes together, other times separately. Forced to pull-off the road on more than one occasion and turn-off and start or restart the vehicle until problem stopped. My keypad entrance and rear wiper still aren't right. These problems only occur intermittently and during bad weather. …”
NHTSA complaint #10140375, filed 2005-10, 38,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
44% of the 9 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 32,000 and 95,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford Ford Truck 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
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2001 Ford Ford Truck.
Other model years of the Ford Ford Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 37 | 56,645 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 20 | 50,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2000 | 25 | 64,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 33 | 69,200 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 25 | 109,436 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 34 | 90,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1996 | 18 | 65,950 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1995 | 21 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 15 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 7 | 162,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 9 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 8 | 178,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 6 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1988 | 7 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford Ford Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Ford Ford Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford Ford Truck as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Ford Ford Truck is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 6 complaints (30% of the total), followed by tires with 3.
Has the 2001 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck reported?
Among the 9 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 50,000 miles and the middle half falls between 32,000 and 95,000 miles; 44% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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.