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: power train
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Power train, Oct 6, 2005
DT: THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON HIS 2001 FORD F150 RUSTED. THE CONSUMER WAS HAVING THE VEHICLE FIXED. THE VEHICLE WAS REGULARLY MAINTAINED. THE DEALERSHIP/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE CONSUMER SAID THAT THE RUSTING STARTING ABOUT A YEAR AGO.*AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL COVER HAS RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE RUST WAS NOT ISOLATED TO JUST ONE SPOT. *JB
Power train, Oct 4, 2005
TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT MOVE IN REVERSE HAD TO BE TOWED TO TRANSMISSION SHOP TOTAL REBUILD COST OF $2000 SHOP SAID HE SEES 2 A WEEK WITH THIS PROBLEM 2001 FORD F150 46000 MILES AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *JB
Power train, Sep 6, 2005
THE TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE AND REVERSE WENT OUT WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION. I WAS ABLE TO START GOING IN 2ND GEAR AND THEN SHIFT TO DRIVE TO GO UNTIL I GOT HOME. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHTS THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. BOB TOMES FORD SAID THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. THIS SEEMS A LITTLE BIT RIDICULOUS SINCE MY VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WE BOUGHT IT NEW. I HAVE ALWAYS DRIVEN A FORD AND HAVE DRIVEN OTHER ONES WELL INTO THE 100,000 MILE RANGE WITH NEVER A PROBLEM. IT IS NOW SITTING UP AT FORD GETTING REPAIRED. IT HAS 65,000 MILES ON IT. *JB
Steering, Suspension, Service brakes, Air, Power train, Exterior lighting, Vehicle speed control, Mar 17, 2005
TAKE A LOOK A MY VEHICLE HISTORY, I BABY MY TRUCK - NEVER USED OFF-ROAD. I HAVE REPLACED SEVERAL ITEMS THAT I FEEL SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED BY FORD. I HAD TO BUY A WARRANTY THAT COVER MOST OF THE STUFF. SOME PARTS WITH DEFECTS THAT WERE REPLACED. MOST REPLACED AT 40,000-80,000 MILES 1.) TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY REPLACED 2.) REAREND REPLACED 3.) I'M ON MY THIRD SET OF ALL 4 BALL JOINTS 4.) TIE RODS, TIE ROD ENDS (REPLACED TWICE NOW) 5.) COIL 6.) HEADLIGHT HOUSING (3-4 TIMES) 7.) BRAKES, NUMEROUS THINGS WORKED ON AND REPLACED DEALERSHIP WAS NEVER ABLE TO STOP THE THUMPING NOISE THAT IS STILL THERE, SAID IT WAS NORMAL (NOT) 8.) IDLER ARM (REPLACED TWICE) 9.) SUNROOF SWITCH REPLACED TWICE, REPORTED LOUD BANG WHEN OPENING. A&B KIA SAID IT WAS NORMAL - NO, NOW IT IS COMPLETELY BROKE AND WILL BARELY OPEN AND HAVE TO FORCE CLOSED. 10.) SIDEVIEW MIRRORS VIBRATED 11.) ABS SENSOR REPLACED 12.) KEYLESS ENTRY REPLACED 13.) STEERING BEARINGS REPLACED 14.) BACK BUMPER IS RUSTING THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE THINGS I CAN REMEMBER RIGHT OFF HAND. I'VE GOT ALL RECEIPTS. I TAKE CARE OF THIS TRUCK - WASH AND WAX ONCE A WEEK BY HAND (UNLESS REALLY BAD WEATHER) THEN I JUST TAKE IT TO THE CAR WASH AUTOMATIC OR ACTUAL PEOPLE WASHING. KEEP INSIDE JUST AS NICE. IF YOU WANT TO CHECK OUT A VEHICLE FOR SAFETY/RECALL INFORMATION YOU SHOULD START WITH MINE. *AK
Power train, Jan 25, 2005
VEHICLE IS 2001 F150 SUPERCREW 4X4 PURCHASED NEW IN 2001. VEHICLE HAS 81,500 MILES AND HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR TOWING OR HAULING HEAVY LOADS. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ENGAGE RIGHT AWAY IN FORWARD GEARS. THERE IS A DELAY OF SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE ENGAGEMENT. WORKS ALRIGHT IN REVERSE AND ONCE VEHICLE STARTS MOVING. SEEMS TO BE SIMILAR TO PROBLEM NOTED IN TSB 01-11-7. BROUGHT TO STATELINE FORD IN PHILLIPSBURG, NJ TO INVESTIGATE. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS INTERNAL PROBLEM WITH TRANSMISSION AND THAT REPLACEMENT IS RECOMMENDED. ASKED IF THIS WAS NORMAL FOR THIS TRANSMISSION TO FAIL AT 81,000 MILES AND I WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT. CALLED FORD CUSTOMER RELATIONS CENTER TO EXPLAIN PROBLEM AND SEE IF FORD WOULD PARTICIPATE IN PART OF COST FOR REPLACEMENT. WAS TOLD THEY WOULD NOT. CALLED DEALER TO SEE IF THIS COULD BE DISCUSSED WITH FIELD REP AND WAS TOLD THEY COULDN'T. *NM
Power train, Jan 18, 2005
THE VEHICLE'S AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *NM THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO BREAK DOWN. THERE WAS NO REVERSE DUE TO THE LOW IN REVERSE CLUTCH BEING INOPERATIVE. THERE WAS SLIPPAGE AS WELL DUE TO THE REVERSE SUN GEAR WELD BEING BROKEN. *SC *JB
Power train, Nov 30, 2004
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED AND EXPLODED INTERNALLY. THIS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE THIRD/FOURTH, AND REVERSE GEARS. VEHICLE DECELERATED, IT WOULD NOT GO OVER 40 MPH. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK
Power train, Oct 25, 2004
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH 65877 HIGHWAY MILES. COULD NOT BE REBUILT,HAD TO BUY NEW TRANS.VEHICLE UNDER 3 YEARS OLD AND FACTORY WOULD ONLY HELP WITH $700.00 OF $3000.00 PLUS BILL.*AK
Power train, Equipment, Sep 10, 2004
FORD GAVE NO REASON FOR COMPLETE TRASMISSION FAILURE. FORTUNATELY SLLIPPING AND FAILURE OCCURED DURING TRANSMISSION WARM UP IN DRIVE WAY. COMPLETE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT AT 40,000 MI AT OWNER EXPENSE.*AK
Power train, Tires, Equipment, Jul 13, 2004
COULDN'T CHANGE GEAR WHEN I WAS GOING UPHILL, ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT. *LA
Power train, Jul 6, 2004
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT WHEN CHANGING GEARS TRANSMISSION MADE A WHINING NOISE BEFORE IT WENT INTO GEAR. THIS MAINLY OCCURRED WHILE REVERSING. A MECHANIC SERVICED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE, BUT NO CAUSE WAS FOUND. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE TRANSMISSION ALSO HESITATED WHEN SHIFTED INTO ANY GEAR. *NM
Power train, Jun 6, 2004
1. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, VEHILE SHOOK. TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIRS AT MY EXPENSE. 2. SEVERAL "GOLD" SPARK PLUGS REPLACED DUE TO THE SHAKE...MY EXPENSE 3. COIL REPLACED DUE TO THE SHAKE. MY EXPENSE 4.AT 49,000 MILES TRIED TO BACK OUT OF DRIVE WAY AND IT WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. HAD TO DRIVE THROUGH YARD TO GET OUT, TOOK TO DEALERSHIP, REPLACED TRANSMISSION. DEALERSHIP PAYED FOR ALL BUT $500.00 5. AT 60,000 HAD TO HAVE TORQUE CONVERTER AND FLYWHEEL REPLACED. TRUCK WOULD MAKE LOUD RATTLING/VIBRATION NOISE - DEALER WOULD NOT COVER COST - MY EXPENSE 6. TRY TO START VEHICLE, AS SOON AS YOU RELEASE KEY IT SHUTS OFF, CANNOT KEEP IT RUNNING WHILE IDLE, CURRENTLY HAVING IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. *AK
Power train, Apr 15, 2004, crash
NO SUMMARY LISTED. *AK
Power train, Mar 1, 2004
CLUTCH FAILURE: MY TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE MALFUNCTIONING OF THE CLUTCH. THE CLUTCH HAS TO BE PUMPED UP DURING LONG PERIODS OF NON-USE I.E. LONG HIGHWAY DRIVING OR PARKED. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED THE SLAVE CYLINDER TWICE, ONCE UNDER WARRANTY, ONCE OWNER PAID. *AK
Power train, Feb 6, 2004
WHEN GEAR SHIFTER IS PUT INTO REVERSE THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE. WHEN VEHICLE STOPS THERE IS A THUMPING NOISE. *AK
Power train, Jan 29, 2004
CONSUMER STATED CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER FAILED . THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO TAKE OFF UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
Power train, Jan 20, 2004
TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM A DEAD START. I WOULD ATTEMPT TO CROSS AN INTERSECTION AND THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE. WHEN IT DID IT WAS WITH A VIOLENT JERK OF THE VEHICLE. THE FORCE OF THE JERK WAS SIMILAR TO BEING IN A ROLLERCOASTER. TOOK VEHICLE TO LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE ONLY EXPLANATION I WAS GIVEN WAS THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS RUNNING HOT AND FORD NOW REQUIRED AN IN-LINE COOLER FILTER BE INSTALLED ON THE TRANSMISSION AT MY COST SINCE THE INLINE COOLER FILTER WAS NOT ORIGINAL.*AK
Power train, Sep 10, 2003
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, TRANSMISSION SLIPPED WHILE SHIFTING FROM SECOND GEAR TO THIRD GEAR AND FROM THIRD GEAR TO FOURTH GEAR. ALSO, THERE WAS HESITATION AND RPMS INCREASED. DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION WITH A REBUILT ONE.*AK
Power train, Aug 11, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING AT 75 MPH LOST COMPLETE ACCELERATION. VEHICLE WOULD ONLY FUNCTION IN FIRST GEAR. DEALER WAS NOT ABLE TO DUPLICATE PROBLEM. *AK
Power train, Mar 24, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION EMITTED A NOISE AND THE GEARS MOVED BETWEEN FIRST AND THIRD GEAR. *NLM
Power train, Air bags, Feb 22, 2003
FLUID LEAK IN CLUTCH SYSTEM, DEALER COULD NOT FIND SOURCE SO HE RELPACED MASTER CYLINDER AND SLAVE CYLINDER. THEN FEB 21 2003 HAD SAME PROBLEM. DEALER RELACED COMPLETE CLUCH ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SLAVE CYLINDER. ALSO AT THIS TIME THEY NOTICED THAT THE AIR BAG SWITCH WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PRORERLY. THIS SWITCH HAD BEEN TURNED OFF AT TIME OF DELIVERY AND WAS NEVER TURNED ON AGAIN. HOW CAN THIS SWITCH FAIL UNDER THIS CONDITION? THIS TRUCK IS DRIVEN OVER THE ROAD AND WELL MAINTAINED. I DON'T FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE HAVING THIS MUCH TROUBLE WHEN THE CLUTCH IS NOT USED AS MUCH AS IF IT WERE USED FOR IN TOWN OR SUBURAN DRIVING. I FEEL THAT THIS MODEL AND YEAR HAS A FAULTY CLUTCH AND AIR BAG SYSTEM.
Power train, Jan 7, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION BEGINS SEVERELY SLIP FROM GEAR TO GEAR. FORCING TO PULL OUT OF THE ROAD. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Power train, Jan 7, 2003
SIGNIFICANT AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPAGE, ALMOST AS IF THE TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING INTO NEUTRAL. THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY WHEN I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND WAS NEARLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSECTION. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AFTER ABOUT 20 MINUTES OF FREEWAY DRIVING, AND 10 MINUTES OF IN-TOWN DRIVING. IT WAS PROMINENT IN ALL AUTO TRANSMISSION GEARS: REVERSE, 1, 2, AND 3/DRIVE. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP IN ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420.
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Power train, Jan 6, 2003
PURCHASED 2001 FORD F150 LARIETSUPER CREW CAB PU ON 4/01/2000, 26 MILES ON ODOMETER, AT TIME OF PURCHASE ALSO PURCHASED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE PKG AND EXTENDED WARRANTY, ESP, FROM FORD , HAVE HAD SERIOUS BRAKING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE, VEHICLE WAS REPEATEDLY SERVICED AT FORD DEALERSHIP FOR THESE REPAIRS, NONE OF WHICH WERE COVERED, IN MAY 2002 ENTIRE ENGINE FAILED AND HAD TO BE REP[LACED, WAS INFORMED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THAT ONE OF THE ELEECTRONIC BRAINS THAT CONTROL /OPERATE THIS COMPONENT FAILED, ON DEC 27, 2002 THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT ENTIRELY, LUCKILY THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ON THE FREEWAY AT THE TIME, WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP WHERE IT STILL SITS, HAVE CALLED, E-MAILED AND MAILED INFO TO FORD CUSTOMER CARE WITHOUT ANY RESULTS OTHER THEN FROM PHONE REP SAYING THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT FORD WILL DO...THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN VERY COSTLY TO MAINTAIN AND FOR A FORD IS DEFINATLY NOT BULIT "FORD TOUGH"...I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE ATTITUDE OF FORD MOTOR COMPANY REGARDING MY DISAPPOINTMNENT WITH THIS VEHICLE
Power train, Seat belts, Nov 22, 2002
VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE WITHOUT SEATBELTS WORKING PROPERLY 100%. DT RQ04011.*PCO