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: gasoline
116 reports, newest first. Show all
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 12, 2011
NO WARNING AT ALL. I WAS DRIVING 10-15 MPH COMING TO A STOP WHEN THE ENTIRE GAS TANK FELL OFF MY 2001 FORD F150 CREW CAB TRUCK. AN ENTIRE TANK OF GAS LEAKED ALL OF THE ROAD AND REQUIRED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO BE CALLED FOR SAFETY AND CLEAN UP. I HAD TO HAVE MY TRUCK TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, WHERE IT AWAITS DIAGNOSIS TOMORROW. IT APPEARS THAT THE STRAPS AND TANK HAD COMPLETELY RUSTED. I'M LUCKY NOTHING IGNITED SINCE I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND WAS DRIVING SO SLOW. UPDATED 09/14/11 *BF UPDATED 09/16/11 *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 12, 2011
THE FRONT STRAP THAT HOLDS THE GAS TANK ON MY 2001 F-150 HAS RUSTED OFF. I READ WHERE YOU ARE INVESTIGATING THIS FAILURE. IS THERE A CURRENT RECALL? UPDATED 09/14/11 *BF THE STRAP RUSTED AWAY AND BROKE AT A PLACE WHERE THE STRAP WAS BOLTED TO THE FRAME ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE REST OF THE STRAP WAS VERY RUSTY AND CORRODED AND ALSO APPEARED TO BE READY TO FAIL. THE TANK DID NOT DROP. THE BACK STRAP SHOWED SIGNS OF HEAVY RUST. UPDATED 09/21/11 *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 11, 2011
ON 6/10/2011. MY 18 YEAR OLD SON HAD BORROWED MY 2001 FORD F-150. HE HAD STOPPED TO FILL THE FUEL TANK AND CONTINUE ON HIS ERRAND WHEN THE GAS TANK STRAPS SUDDENLY FAILED,DROPPING THE FUEL TANK ONTO THE GROUND WHILE IN MOTION. NO INJURIES OR FIRE RESULTED FROM THE INCIDENT BUT A FULL TANK OF FUEL WAS SPILLED ONTO THE GROUND CREATING A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SITUATION, CLOSING DOWN THE ROAD FOR A SIGNIFICANT PERIOD OF TIME TO ALLOW FOR CLEANUP. I DON'T HAVE THE FINAL COST FOR REPAIRS OR CLEANUP AND I DON'T KNOW IF AND HOW INSURANCE WOULD COVER THE COST. I WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHER SIMILAR YEAR FORD TRUCKS YET NO INFORMATIONAL WARNINGS WERE ISSUED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 10, 2011
THE GAS TANK STRAP ON MY 2001 FORD F150 LARIAT SUPERCREW HAS RUSTED COMPLETELY THROUGH AND BROKE, MAKING THE GAS TANK LOOSE AND UNSTABLE. IF I WOULD NOT HAVE HEARD THE SQUEAK OF THE LOOSE TANK THAT I THOUGHT WAS MY SPARE TIRE, I WOULD HAVE EVENTUALLY LOST MY TANK WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A FIRE OR INJURY. I THINK THE STRAP SHOULD BE MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SO SUSCEPTIBLE TO THE ELEMENTS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 8, 2011
FORD F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 - FUEL TANK STRAP BROKE. TANK JUST HANGING. LUCLILY NOTICED IT AND HAVE ORDERED NEW STRAPS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL TANK DROPPED FROM ITS HOUSING AS A RESULT OF ONE OF THE STRAPS FRACTURING. THE FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGED AND CAUSED A HOLE, WHICH CAUSED FUEL TO LEAK FROM THE TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO ADVISED THAT THE FUEL STRAPS HAD FAILED BECAUSE OF CORROSION AND THAT BOTH THE FUEL STRAPS AND THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 240,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 6, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND IMMEDIATELY THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED. THE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FUEL TANK AS A RESULT TO AN EXTENSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL LEAKAGE ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TEMPORARILY REPAIRED AND DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THERE WAS NOT A RECALL AND PROVIDED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER EA11006 (FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 218,000. UPDATED 07/21/11 *BF THE GAS TANK STRAP BROKE,CAUSING THE TANK TO FALL WHILE DRIVING. UPDATED 07/25/11
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 27, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150.THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WAS FRACTURED AND CAUSED THE FUEL TANK TO DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE DID NOT CAUSE A FUEL SPILL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS OR REPAIRS. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 210,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Fuel system, Gasoline, May 26, 2011, fire
2001 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND THEN EXPLODED *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHE SAW A REPORT ON T.V. REGARDING PROBLEMS WITH FUEL TANKS AND NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING. *JB
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 26, 2011
GAS TANK STRAPS FAILED ALLOWING GAS TANK TO DROP ONTO ROAD. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD THUD AND METAL SCRAPING AGAINST THE GROUND. WHEN HE PULLED OVER, HE REALIZED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS DRAGGING THE GROUND AS A RESULT OF THE FRONT FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTING AND BREAKING. A LOCAL MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH STRAPS. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RELATED RECALLS AND FOR THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 150,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 16, 2011, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH HE WAS TOLD BY A PASSERBY THAT THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. HE DROVE TO A FIRE STATION AND THE ENTIRE CAB WAS CONSUMED WITH FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE FUEL TANK. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THAT THEY NO LONGER HAD THE RECORDS FOR HIS VEHICLE AND COULD OFFER NO ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 155,000. UPDATED 06/16/11 UPDATED 08/08/11 *BF UPDATED 08/29/11
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 13, 2011
AFTER HEARING ABOUT A POSSIBLE FAILURE OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS, I INSPECTED MY STRAPS AND FOUND ONE OF THE STRAPS CORRODED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE, IT IS SPLIT AND SEPARATED. I AM NO LONGER DRIVING THIS TRUCK. I WAS GOING TO WAIT A FEW WEEKS TO SEE IF THERE IS A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM. LUCKILY THIS INFO WAS PUBLISHED TO WARN OTHERS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 12, 2011
JUST GOT OFF A HIGHWAY TRAVELING AT 60 M.P.H. AND STOPPED INTO A LOWES . UPON RETURNING TO TRUCK TO LEAVE AND BACKING FROM PARKING SPOT THE FULL GAS TANK HIT THE GROUND. NO LINES WERE BROKEN . BOTH STRAPS WERE RUSTED THROUGH.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 12, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL TANK ONTO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED AND ABNORMAL RUST SPOTS AND HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE FUEL TANK, STRAPS AND THE FUEL SENSOR ASSEMBLY AT A COST OF $864. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000. UPDATED 10/12/11
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 10, 2011
I PULLED AWAY FROM A STOP SIGN AND HEARD A STRANGE SOUND. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND LOOKED UNDERNEATH AND SAW THE GAS TANK ON THE GROUND.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 10, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED AND WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND GASOLINE FUEL WAS SPILLING ONTO THE HIGHWAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO ASSIST AND ADVISED THAT THE STRAPS OF THE FUEL TANK WERE RUSTED AND FRACTURED, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO FALL. THE CONTACT HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 10, 2011
BOTH STRAPS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2001 F-150 BROKE ALLOWING THE GAS TANK TO FALL TO THE GROUND AND BE DRAGGED DOWN THE MASS TURNPIKE(ROUTE 90) I WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY AND PULL INTO A GAS STATION. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE I SAW THE TANK ON THE GROUND AND GAS LEAKING FROM IT. THE TRUCK WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE STATION FOR REPAIR. THEY INSTALLED A NEW GAS TANK, STRAPS AND ALL THE LINES. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 10, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, HE DETECTED THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 170,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 10, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THE FUEL TANK WAS HANGING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ORDERED THE NECESSARY PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER AND REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. WHILE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THE STRAPS WHICH HELD THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE WERE CORRODED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 10, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK PARTIALLY DISENGAGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN TOWED. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,997.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 9, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE COULD HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE FUEL LEAK AND SPARKS. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT APPEARED ON THE SCENE TO APPLY CHEMICALS TO THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FUEL TANK, STRAPS AND FILLER NECK WERE REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 157,805. UPDATED 06/01/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH FUEL TANK STRAPS BROKE IN THE MIDDLE DUE TO RUST. UPDATED 08/11/11 THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE. THE FUEL TANK DETACHED AND DRAGGED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND CREATED A HOLE IN THE TANK. UPDATED 12/16/11
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 9, 2011
2001 FORD F-150 FUEL TANK STRAPS FAILED AND DROPPED TANK ON ROAD. I WAS IN PARKING LOT BACKING OUT AND IT FELL TO GROUND. HAD TO BE STRAPPED UP AND TOWED TO A SHOP AND THE STRAPS REPLACED. UPDATED 08/04/11 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH STRAPS BROKE. THE TANK WENT COMPLETELY TO THE GROUND ON THE FRONT. THE TANK WAS AT A 45 DEGREE ANGLE WITH THE FRONT ON THE GROUND. UPDATED 08/11/11 *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 9, 2011
MY GAS TANK STRAP WAS HANGING BELOW VEHICLE... DEALER SAID IT HAPPENS ALL THE TIME AND ESTIMATE WAS OVER $250 TO REPLACE 2 STRAPS... UNBELIEVABLE... DEALER ALSO SAID 2ND STRAP WAS IN BAD SHAPE AND READY TO BREAK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 9, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AWAY FROM REFUELING, THE FUEL TANK AND FILLER NECK FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE THEY INFORMED THE FUEL TANK STRAPS AND FRAME WERE CORRODED. THE FUEL TANK, STRAPS AND FILLER NECK WERE ALL REPLACED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 142,000.