2001 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine and engine cooling is the leading concern among 1,340 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 94 involved a crash and 262 involved a fire. 90 people were injured and 7 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Fuel system, gasoline, storage, tank assembly, mountingJul 29, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN 1997 THROUGH 2003 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150, 2004 MODEL YEAR FORD F-150 HERITAGE, 1997 THROUGH 1999 MODEL YEAR F-250 LESS THAN 8,500 LBS. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR), AND 2002 AND 2003 LINCOLN BLACKWOOD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 1995, THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2004, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, KENTUCKY, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD DEICING CHEMICALS MAY CAUSE SEVERE CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH SECURE THE TANK TO THE VEHICLE.
AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY FAIL ALLOWING THE FUEL LINES TO SEPARATE FROM THE TANK, OR IN SOME CASES, CAUSING THE TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND. EITHER SCENARIO MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK PRESENTING A FIRE HAZARD.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN DEALER TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK STRAPS REPLACED WITH STRAPS THAT HAVE INCREASED CORROSION PROTECTION. EARLY IN THIS CAMPAIGN, IF REPLACEMENT STRAPS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, DEALERS MAY INSTALL A CABLE SUPPORT UNDER THE STRAP AS AN INTERIM REPAIR OR A STEEL REINFORCEMENT OVER THE EXISTING STRAP AS A PERMANENT REPAIR. ANY REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332. FORD'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11S21
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 11, 2008
K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS, THE LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY BE AFFECTED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 1, 2006
CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 331-1129L-ASN AND 331-1129R-ASN, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
AJ MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AJ MOTORSPORT AT 626-618-2026.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsJun 12, 2006
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMPS, P/NOS. FR208-B101R, FR208-B101L, FR208-B001R, AND FR208-B001L, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABRY LEE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER FULL CREDIT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMP. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JUNE 14, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABRY LEE ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE AT 1-866-467-2279.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Vehicle speed controlSep 7, 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.
A FIRE AT THE SWITCH COULD OCCUR.
BY LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2005, OWNERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. OWNERS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED THAT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AND ADVISED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO RECONNECT THE SPEED CONTROL BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS WHO DID NOT HAVE THEIR SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATED ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO HAVE THEIR SYSTEM REMEDIED BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2006. OWNERS ARE URGED TO AVAIL THEMSELVES OF THE FREE DISCONNECT SERVICE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE SIGNIFICANT RISK OF FIRE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 06V286)
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Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorAug 8, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Seat belts, front, buckle assemblyJul 16, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMar 23, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WAS DAMAGED DURING FINAL ASSEMBLY.
IF THE HOSE IS DAMAGED, BRAKE FLUID COULD LEAK AND STOPPING DISTANCES MAY BE INCREASED.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186 OR 1-800-392-3673.
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Air bags, frontalMar 12, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, OR A BURN INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Equipment, other, owners/service/other manualNov 28, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." THE AFFECTED EXPEDITION/NAVIGATOR OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE LOCATIONS OF SEATING POSITIONS EQUIPPED WITH TETHER ANCHORAGES, AND DO NOT PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THESE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE F150 SC OWNER GUIDES DO NOT PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR SECURING CHILD SEATS TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGES. THE TAURUS/SABLE OWNER GUIDES DO NOT IDENTIFY THE CENTER REAR SEATING POSITION AS HAVING LATCH COMPATIBLE LOWER ANCHORAGES.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH OWNER GUIDE INSERTS REVISED TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION, AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR AFFIXING THESE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES. CUSTOMERS WILL ALSO BE ADVISED THAT IF THEY PREFER, THEIR DEALER WILL AFFIX THE INSERTS TO THEIR OWNER GUIDES.
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Seat belts, front, retractorOct 30, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT FULLY RETRACT THE BELT.
THIS COULD CAUSE SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT WHEN WORN, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY.
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Representative owner complaints: engine and engine cooling
263 reports, newest first. Show all
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 11, 2004
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD ON THE ENGINE. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 12, 2004
CONSUMER POPPED THE SECOND SPARK PLUG. THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING ROUGH. THERE WAS SOMETHING BETWEEN THE PLUG AND THE ALUMINUM HEAD THAT MADE THE PLUGS POP OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. PLEASE PROVIDE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 12, 2004
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK TODAY, APPROACHING THE ON-RAMP TO THE 280 ON SAND HILL ROAD IN MENLO PARK, CA. THE 2001 F-150 5.4L PICK-UP WITH 75,000 MILES, STARTED MAKING A LOUD POPPING SOUND WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 35 MPH. I PULLED THE TRUCK OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY AND TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. THE CAR WAS TOWED BY FLATBED TO THE LOCAL SHELL GAS STATION REPAIR SHOP TO BE SEEN BY THE MECHANIC IN THE MORNING. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE #3 PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CAR HAD COME OUT OF THE HEAD, THE THREADS TO THE SPARK PLUG STRIPPED. HE WAS UNABLE TO GET A NEW PLUG INTO THE HEAD AND WANTED MY APPROVAL TO SPEND ABOUT 5 HOURS OR $750 TO REMOVE THE HEAD AND INSPECT THE CYLINDER HEAD FOR A POSSIBLE STRIPPED SOCKET. THE FORD DEALERSHIP SEPARATELY QUOTED ME $1,010 FOR A NEW CYLINDER HEAD AND THE FORD SERVICE ADVISER AT THE PALO ALTO FORD DEALERSHIP QUOTED MY AN ESTIMATED 12 HOURS TO TEAR DOWN AND REMOVE THE HEAD FOR INSPECTION. THE HOURLY RATE QUOTED IS $105. I CHECKED WITH ANOTHER LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP, WHERE THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE BLOWN PLUG AND STRIPPED HEAD WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. HE AGREED THAT THE FIVE HOUR ESTIMATE TO REMOVE THE HEAD SOUNDED RIGHT (WHY IS FORD QUOTING ME 12 HOURS?). *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 4, 2004
MY TRUCK DEVELOPED A VIBRATION AND BEGAN TO HAVE TROUBLE ACCELERATING. SOMETIMES IT WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY AT IDLE. I BROUGHT IT TO MY DEALER AND HAD A TECHNICIAN RIDE WITH ME. HE FELT THE SHUDDERING AND SAID MY ENGINE WAS MISFIRING. THE COIL PACK AND PLUG (I BELIEVE #1) HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS, OF COURSE, OCCURRED JUST AFTER MY TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY (47K MILES). AN EMPLOYEE TOLD ME SHE HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN TO HER TRUCK AFTER SHE BOUGHT IT USED.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 28, 2004, fire
FORD F 150 SAFETY ISSUE. *BF (BUILT WITH MAGNESIUM RADIATOR SUPPORTS) THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED DUE TO A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONSUMER PARKED THE VEHICLE AND LATER FOUND THE VEHICLE SMOKING. THE VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *SC *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 20, 2004
I OWN A FORD F150 5.4L LARIAT 4X4 THAT RECENTLY HAD A BLOWN PLUG IN #4 CYLINDER. MY TRUCK HAS 9200 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THIS HAPPENED. I DROVE THE TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER ON ALL 8 CYLINDERS FOR A TUNE-UP AND ADVISED OF WHAT HAD HAPPENED. THEY ACTED OBLIVIOUS TO THE PROBLEM AND SUPPOSEDLY THEIR 20 YR TECH COULD NOT GET THE 4TH PLUG BACK IN ALL THE WAY WHEN HE WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CHANGING THE PLUGS. I LATER FOUND THAT "BLOW BYS" IN THE FORD 5.4L ENGINE IS ACTUALLY VERY COMMON. THE MECHANIC AT THE FORD DEALER TOTALLY STRIPPED THE #4 CYLINDER AND FORD WANTED TO CHARGE ME $2700 TO REPLACE THE HEAD. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO A PRIVATE SHOP AND HAD STAINLESS STEEL SLEEVES PUT IN ALL 8 CYLINDERS, SINCE THE PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE HEADS BEING ALUMINUM AND THE PLUGS BEING STEEL. WHEN THESE 2 DISSIMILAR METALS EXPAND AND CONTRACT AT DIFFERENT TEMPATURES, CAUSING THE PLUGS TO EVENTUALLY WORK THEIR WAY OUT. HOW DO WE GET FORD TO OWN UP TO THEIR DESIGN ISSUE AND STOP PASSING ON THE PROBLEM AT THE CONSUMERS' EXPENSE?*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 2, 2004
VEHICLE STALLED . CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT A RIGHT SOLENOID GASKET WAS DEFECTIVE, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTOR MALFUNCTIONED. WARRANTY EXPIRED, HOWEVER DEALER WAS WILLING TO MEET THE CONSUMER HALF WAY ON THE EXPENSE. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 31, 2004
THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE SPARK PLUGS FAILED. WHEN THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW, THE ENTIRE HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS DRIVING WHEN THE INCIDENTS OCCURRED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HEAD WITHIN 12KMILES IN WHICH IT BLEW ANOTHER SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE OTHER HEAD. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS FROM AN INTERNAL BACKFIRE THAT WAS SO STRONG THAT IT BLEW PLUGS OUT. THE CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF OTHERS WHOM EXPERIENCED THAT SAME PROBLEM. (CYLINDER #7 SPECIFICALLY) *SC *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 22, 2004
THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE SPARK PLUGS FAILED. WHEN THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW, THE ENTIRE HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 2, 2004
2001 F150 LIGHTNING.BLEWOUT A PLUG FROM THE HEAD 24030 MILES ON ENGINE. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 14, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 LITER ENGINE BUT THEY HAVE NOT FIX THEM. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED OR HIS MONEY REFUNDED. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, May 7, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, AND CONSUMER COULD NOT RESTART IT. THE TRAFFIC WAS SO HEAVY THAT CONSUMER COULD NOT EVEN GET OVER TO THE SHOULDER FOR SAFETY. CONSUMER'S LIFE AND HER CHILDREN'S' LIFE WAS IN DANGER FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR BEFORE HELP ARRIVED. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE NEAREST DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE EGR VALVE WAS DEAD. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, May 4, 2004
I HAVE A 2001 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW, AND WHILE DRIVING TO WORK LAST NIGHT ON THE EXPRESSWAY, HEARD A LOUD BANG, AND FOUND OUT THAT A SPARK-PLUG HAD BLOWN RIGHT OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD ON THE ENGINE. THE NOISE WAS LOUD ENOUGH, AND THE SUDDEN VIBRATION OF THE ENGINE AT FIRST SOUNDED AND FELT LIKE A TIRE HAD BLOWN. ON DOING A QUICK SCAN OF THE INTERNET, (AT FIRST LOOKING FOR PART NUMBERS) I WAS AMAZED AT THE NUMBER OF EXACT INSTANCES, AND NUMBER OF OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE. SOME EVEN POSTING PICTURES THAT RESEMBLE WHAT THE BROKEN PARTS FROM MY TRUCK LOOKED LIKE-- EXACTLY! THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AT THE TIME (11:30 P.M.) DRY ROAD, ABOUT 36 DEGREES, AND VERY LIGHT TRAFFIC. I HAVE VERY LITTLE DOUBT THAT HAD THE CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN SNOWY, ICY OR MAYBE EVEN JUST AS COLD AND WET, THAT THIS TYPE OF SITUATION COULD HAVE CAUSED SOME TYPE OF ACCIDENT. EITHER FROM THE VIBRATION AND SUDDEN NOISE, OR THE SIMPLE STARTLING INCIDENT HAPPENING TO A LESS EXPERIENCED DRIVER. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 27, 2004
SPARK PLUGS/COILS GOING BAD AT 13,000 THEN 18,000 AND 39,000 MILES ON 2001 FORD F150 SUPERCREW 5.4L. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Apr 17, 2004
BOUGHT A 2001 FORD F150 LIGHTNING WITH 32,XXX MILES ON 4/16/04. I WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK BACK FROM MICHIGAN TO TAMPA,FL, AND AFTER REFUELING MY TRUCK, WENT TO START IT UP AND BLEW A SPARK BLUG STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. AFTER DOING HOURS UPON HOURS OF RESEARCH TONIGHT, THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO RECOURSE FROM FORD. THERE IS NO RECALL OR TSB ON THE 99-02 F150 LIGHTNING CYLINDER HEAD, YET IN 03 THEY REDESIGNED THE CYLINDER HEAD WITH ADDED THREADS TO KEEP THE SPARK PLUGS INTACT. I FEEL THAT WITH SO MANY PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THIS, SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT IT.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Mar 9, 2004
TRUCK BLOWING OUT THE NUMBER 3 PASSENGER SIDE SPARK PLUG. FORD SHOULD DO A RECALL ON ALL 99-02 SVT LIGHTING, AND FIX THE PROBLEM WITH THE NEW AND IMPROVED 03 SVT LIGHTING HEADS ON BOTH SIDES. ALL THERE DOING NOW IS REPLACING THE ONE HEAD THAT BLEW, WITH THE SAME YEAR HEAD JUST FOR IT TO BLOW AGAIN DOWN THE ROAD.
Engine and engine cooling, Feb 27, 2004
HEAD GASKET LEAKS. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 27, 2004
THE VEHICLE WAS IN TRANSIT AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH WHEN A POP WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE BLEW A SPARK PLUG AND LOST POWER. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 20, 2004
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF DRIVER SIDE CYLINDER HEAD, ON AN 2001 FORD, F-150 LIGHTNING ALL FACTORY 5.4L SUPERCHARGED V8. VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING IN EXTREME RAIN AT AROUND 40 MPH, AND 1000 RPM. VEHICLE HAS 31,000 MILES, AND NO MODIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. IF THE VEHICLE WAS RUNNING AT A HIGHER RPM, SPARK PLUG COULD HAVE BECOME A PROJECTILE INJURING SOMEBODY, OR CAUSING A WRECK AT 5:00 TRAFFIC TIME. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 12, 2004
2001 F 150 5.4 L ENGINE DRIVING ALONG AND SPARK PLUG # 3 BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD. *LA
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 23, 2003
FORD F-150 PICKUP BLOWS SPARK PLUG OUT OF CYLINDER, CAUSING THOUSANDS IN REPAIR COSTS. HAPPENED ON MY 2001 F-150 A FEW HUNDRED MILES AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. (37,000 MI)
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 12, 2003
SPARK PLUG EXPLOSIVELY BLOWN FROM CYLINDER HEAD. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 20, 2003
2001 FORD F150 "LIGHTNING" 5.4L V8. BLEW OUT THE 3RD SPARK PLUG BACK ON THE PASSENGER SIDE HEAD. THIS IS DUE TO A SMALL NUMBER OF THREADS THAT HOLD THE SPARK PLUGS IN THE HEAD ON 1999-2003 FORD F150 LIGHTNINGS, AS WELL AS OTHER FORD PRODUCTS THAT UTILIZE THE SAME HEAD DESIGN (MOSTLY 5.4L V-8S). HEAD WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY, ALONG WITH THE COIL PACK THAT WAS DESTROYED BY THE EJECTED PLUG. DO NOT KNOW IF AN OPEN CYLINDER COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE. *LA
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 4, 2003
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 49000 DIAG REPORTS ERG/BACK FLOW/SOLENOID. REPLACED ALL AND RESET COMPUTER. NEXT DAY LIGHT RETURNED, DIAG REPORTS ERG/BACKFLOW/SOLENOID FAILURE. TELEPHONE TO FORD STATES, SEVERAL HAVE THIS PROBLEM, EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF CARBON IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERS REPAIR (DESIGN FLAW). *JB
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 21, 2003
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD AT NORMAL OPERATING SPEED (40MPH). THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG THE FORD F150 TRITON V8 ENGINES (HAVING REVIEWED SEVERAL INTERNET WEB SITES). THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW WHERE THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE CYLINDER OVERHEATS AND CAUSES THE SPARKPLUG TO BLOW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. CONSUMERS MUST BE MADE AWARE OF THIS SITUATION AND FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. IF I WERE ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURED I SHUDDER TO THINK OF WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED. SHAME ON FORD!!!*AK