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.
Campaign 09E025000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 07E066000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E065000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E064000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E056000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E052000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 06E023000 on NHTSA.gov
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)
Campaign 05V388000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 01V258000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 01V082000 on NHTSA.gov
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.
Campaign 00V348000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,340 reports, newest first.
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 13, 2008
INTAKE MANIFOLD LEAK. PLASTIC PART CRACKED. I JUST HAD REPAIR MADE AND WAS TOLD FORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE OF MANIFOLD. MY TRUCK IS A 2001 F150 WITH 90,000 MILES. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 20, 2008
ON 10/5/08, DRIVING NEAR HOME, SLOW SPEED, HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM UNDER THE HOOD, LOST POWER. DETERMINED THAT THE 4TH SPARK PLUG ON DRIVERS SIDE HAD UNTHREADED FROM ENGINE, DAMAGING COIL. ON ATTEMPT TO REPLACE WITH NEW SPARK PLUG, LEARNED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD THREADS WERE DAMAGED (STRIPPED). 76,000 MILES, SPARK PLUG HAD NEVER BEEN REMOVED, WAS ORIGINAL FROM FORD FACTORY. *TR
Structure, Oct 15, 2008
I PURCHASED A USED 2001 FORD F-150 CREW CAB FEBRUARY 2006 WITH 59K MILES ON IT. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THE PAINT OR CLEAR COAT ON THE HOOD, QUARTER PANELS, AND DOORS STARTED TO CRACK. THE CRACKING HAS CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. BEFORE PURCHASE THE TITLE WAS CHECKED AND THIS VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE PAINT FROM FORD IS DEFECTIVE AND IS WELL DOCUMENTED ON THE WEB. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS BEEN ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE. *TR
Tires, Oct 12, 2008
YESTERDAY I NOTICED ONE TIRE WAS FLAT - TRIED TO PUT AIR INTO IT AND IT WOULDN'T TAKE THE AIR. WHEN I CRAWLED UNDER MY TRUCK I NOTICED THE INSIDE WALL OF THE TIRE HAD DRY ROTTED. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 1, 2008
MY 2001 FORD F-150 BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE 7 HEAD ON 09/30/2008. THE TRUCK HAS 150K ON IT. I BOUGHT IT NEW IN 2001 AND HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED IT. I WENT OUT TO GO TO WORK IN THE AM AND THE TRUCK JUST ROARED WHEN I STARTED IT, I FOUND THE SPARK PLUG ON THE DRIVEWAY THE THREADS ON THE PLUG WERE COMPLETELY IN TACT. TOOK IT FORD SERVICE AND IT WILL COST ME $2500.00 TO FIX WITH NO GUARANTEE. I HAVE FOUND THAT THIS IS A REALLY COMMON COMPLAINT FROM OWNERS OF V8 TRITON ENGINES. FORD NEEDS TO DO A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES. MY BROTHER-IN-LAW IS AN ASI FRONT END MECHANIC FOR FORD AND HE SAYS HE HAS SEEN A LOT OF THIS PROBLEM. IF HE DIDN'T LIVE IN DENVER I WOULD HAVE HIM FIX IT. MY FAMILY HAS ALWAYS DRIVEN FORD PRODUCTS. MY FATHER WAS AN ENGINEER FOR FORD IN DETROIT. BUT, I FEEL THAT BECAUSE FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THIS PROBLEM THAT MAYBE IT IS TIME TO SWITCH LOYALTIES. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP DISPLAYS A SO- WHAT ATTITUDE. I REQUESTED A FACTORY REP TO LOOK AT THE TRUCK AND THEY SAID EITHER FIX IT NOW, OR MOVE THE TRUCK OFF THEIR PREMISES. THE CONSUMER HAS NO RIGHTS ANYMORE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 29, 2008
EXPERIENCED SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT DURING REGULAR DRIVING, OCCURRED ONCE IN ONE CYLINDER OF A 2001 FORD F150 5.4 TRITON DUAL FUEL FACTORY PROPANE. USED A HELICOIL KIT AND REPAIRED THE DAMAGE AND OTHER CYLINDERS TO PREVENT FURTHER DAMAGE. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 22, 2008, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. AFTER DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE IN HER DRIVEWAY. MINUTES LATER, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DAMAGED THE NEIGHBOR'S VEHICLE AND THE LANDLORD'S FENCE. THE CONTACT LATER DISCOVERED A RECALL RELATING TO THE FIRE. THE DETECTIVE AT THE SCENE BELIEVED THAT THE FIRE WAS DUE TO THE RECALL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.
Vehicle speed control, Sep 11, 2008
WHAT GOOD IS IT TO RESPOND TO A RECALL OF A F150 CRUISE CONTROL WHEN THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS AND YOU HAVE TO MAKE 3-4 TRIPS TO GET THE WORK DONE. THEN THEY SAY THEY HAVE THE PART BUT DON'T DO THE WORK AND YOUR BACK AGAIN.....I'M A LONG TIME FORD CUSTOMER BUT THIS IS RIDICULOUS ...THEN YOUR AGENCY URGES MOTORISTS TO RESPOND TO THE RECALL....HOW ABOUT KICKING THOSE FORD EXECS IN THEIR POCKETS. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Sep 10, 2008, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CRUISE CONTROL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. SHE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 99,000. UPDATED 10/28/08 *BF
Vehicle speed control, Sep 5, 2008, fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F150. ON MAY 19, 2008 AFTER BEING PARKED FOR TWELVE HOURS, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. A WEEK AFTER THE FIRE, MAY 26, 2008 THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V388000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY THE CRUISE CONTROL BEING WIRED THROUGH THE BRAKES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 11-19-08 *BF UPDATED 11/19/08. *JB
Vehicle speed control, Sep 3, 2008, fire
I OWN A 2001 FORD F-150 CREWCAB I WENT TO WORK I PARKED I CLOCKED IN @ 3PM BY 6:37 MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE IT WAS PARKED FOR 3.5 HRS BEFORE IT STARTED TO BURN. *TR
Wheels, Aug 20, 2008
WE HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS INVOLVING TWO VEHICLES IN WHICH WHEELS HAVE COME OFF OF FORD F-550 VEHICLES DUE TO SHEARED LUG BOLTS. THE WEIGHTS OF ALL OF OUR VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECORDED AND FALL BELOW THE MANUFACTURERS GVWR. PER A TIRE COMPANY'S RECOMMENDATION, WE HAVE ISSUED A MANDATE THAT ALL SIMILAR VEHICLES HAVE THEIR WHEELS RE-TORQUED, TO MEET THE MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS AFTER DRIVING, AFTER TRAVELING 50 MILES FOLLOWING ANY WORK DONE ON THE WHEELS. WE HAVE HAD THE WHEELS ON VEHICLE THAT DID NOT COME OFF INSPECTED AND CHECKED TO PROPER TORQUE FOLLOWING ALL INCIDENTS AND THEY HAVE BEEN TORQUED APPROPRIATELY. THE INCIDENT DATES WERE, 12/29/07 ,02/15/08, AND 07/17/08 . ON 12/29/07 AN EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING UP A ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 20 M.P.H. WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE BACK DUAL WHEELS CAME OFF DUE TO BROKEN LUG BOLTS. THIS WAS A NORMAL USE OF THE VEHICLE ON A WELL-MAINTAINED DIRT ROAD. ON 02/15/08 TWO EMPLOYEES WERE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 84 TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 M.P.H. WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER WHEELS CAME OFF THE VEHICLE AND PASSED THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY TRAVELING MILE. THE STUDS WERE ALSO SHEARED OFF IN THIS INSTANCE. THE INTERSTATE WAS IN GOOD CONDITION AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. IT WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT THE TIRES DID NOT STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE. ON 07/17/08 AN EMPLOYEE WAS DRIVING ON OREGON STATE HIGHWAY 82 AT APPROXIMATELY 55 M.P.H. WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR WHEELS CAME OFF. THE WHEELS STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE DAMAGING THAT VEHICLE?S BRAKE SYSTEM. IN THIS CASE, A FATALITY COULD HAVE EASILY OCCURRED TO THE OTHER DRIVER. THAT DRIVER?S NAME IS: KEITH CULIVER - 740 11TH AVENUE NORTH, PAYETTE, ID (WORKING FOR TNT FOREST PRODUCTS). WE HAVE REPLACED THE LUG BOLTS ON ALL OF OUR FIVE VEHICLES IN THIS CLASSIFICATION AS AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID FURTHER PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, ONE ACCIDENT OCCURRED FOLLOWING THIS REPLACEMENT. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Aug 19, 2008
MY 2001 FORD F150 BLEW A SPARK PLUG RIGHT OUT OF THE ALUMINUM HEAD ON 8-17-08. VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 90,000 MILES ON IT. IT IS A COMMON AND REPEATING FAILURE OF THE 5.4L V-8 ENGINE AND FORD WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE IT AS A PROBLEM. I OPTED FOR THE HELICOIL REPLACEMENT OPTION ($640) OVER A COMPLETE NEW HEAD ($3000). FORD WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY OF THIS EVEN THOUGH IT IS THEIR DESIGN FLAW. LATER MODELS HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. IF IT WAS NOT A PROBLEM THEN WHY WAS IT CORRECTED? *TR
Vehicle speed control, Aug 14, 2008, fire
THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE PARKING LOT OUT SIDE OF MY WORK. SOMEONE TOLD ME THAT MY CAR WAS ON FIRE. I WENT OUT AND SURE ENOUGH IT WAS ON FIRE BURNING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. : ( *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 31, 2008
2001 FORD F150 WITH V8 4.6 LITER ENGINE BLOWS SPARK PLUGS OUT OF THE HEAD. HAD 2 DO THIS IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. HAD TO GET OUT OF TRAFFIC BECAUSE ENGINE WILL NOT RUN, CALL TOW TRUCK AND DELIVER TO REPAIR SHOP. THEY REDRILLED THE HOLE AND INSTALLED AN INSERT BOTH TIMES. ALOT OF FORD ENGINES OF THIS TYPE DO THIS AS I NOW KNOW. AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS TRUCK AND ALOT OF MONEY OUT OF MY POCKET!!!!!!! *TR
Visibility, Jul 30, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F150 SUPER CAB. DURING A TROPICAL STORM, RAIN ENTERED THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND A NEW WINDSHIELD WAS INSTALLED BECAUSE THE OLD ONE HAD A DEFECTIVE SEAL. THE REPAIR WOULD COST $1,300. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 69,000.
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 28, 2008
SPARK PLUG BLOW OUT ON 2001 FORD F150 4.2 V6. PURCHASED THE TRUCK NEW IN 2001 AND RECENTLY REPLACED THE ENGINE BECAUSE OF THE PLUG BLOW OUT. NOW THE REPLACEMENT ENGINE IS RUNNING BAD AND I THINK IT IS GETTING READY TO HAPPEN AGAIN. *TR
Tires, Jul 28, 2008
VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2001 FORD F150. AS THE TRUCK WAS TRAVELING AT 20 MPH, THE BRAIDED STEEL CABLE THAT RETAINS THE SPARE TIRE IN THE REAR UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK BROKE. THIS CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO BOUNCE DOWN THE STREET AND STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE. INVESTIGATION ON WEB FORUMS HAS INFORMATION THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS THAT ARE EXPOSED TO WINTER SALT, THE SALT HAS CAUSED CABLES TO CORRODE IN NUMEROUS TRUCKS. IF THIS HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY, IT EASILY COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATHS. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 26, 2008
#3 SPARK BLEW OUT OF ENGINE HEAD AND BROKE SPARK PLUG COIL IN THE PROCESS. THIS WAS AN ORIGINAL FACTORY INSTALLED SPARK PLUG. *TR
Seat belts, Jul 25, 2008
MIDDLE SEAT BELT ON FORD F-150 SUPERCREW 4WD INNARDS POPPED OUT OF SEAT BELT SHEATH. THIS SEAT USED VERY LITTLE. FORD SAID EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS A RECALL IN 2001, I BELIEVE, ON THE FRONT SEAT BELTS THAT THERE IS NOTHING ON THE BACK MIDDLE. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND SHOULD NOT OCCUR. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jul 21, 2008, fire
CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH STARTED FIRE AND DESTROYED MY 2001 FORD SUPERCREW F-150 TRUCK. TRUCK WAS SITTING IN DRIVE WAY UNATTENDED. *TR
Other or unspecified, Jul 16, 2008, fire
PARKED TRUCK AT APPROX 8:45PM, 7/15. FOUND TRUCK COMPLETELY BURNED, SOME PLASTICS STILL BURNING, UPON WAKING AT APPROX 6:30AM, 7/16. TRUCK WAS PARKED 4 TO 5 FEED FROM HOUSE. HOUSE ONLY SLIGHTLY DAMAGED; HOWEVER, IT IS A MIRACLE HOUSE AND SURROUNDING TREES DID NOT CATCH FIRE. *TR
Electrical system, Visibility, Jul 14, 2008
2001 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW WINDSHIELD LEAKED WITH NO SIGN OF THIS HAPPENING. SHORTED OUT COMPUTER, FUSE BOX. ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHILE TRAVELING IN LEFT LANE OF A HIGHWAY. NO CRASH BUT VERY CLOSE TO CAUSING ONE. WAS ABLE TO GET INTO MEDIAN. NO PREVIOUS ACCIDENT WITH TRUCK,ORIGINAL WINDSHIELD WITH NO CRACKS OR BLEMISHES. MAINTAINED WELL AND TYPICALLY GARAGED. *TR
Electrical system, Jul 1, 2008
IN MARCH 08, MY F150 4.6L ENGINE BLEW A SPARK PLUG...FUEL WAS CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. I WAS VERY CONCERNED THAT IT WOULD IGNITE, SO I REMAINED CLEAR OF THE VEHICLE FOR QUITE SOME TIME, GIVING THE FUEL TIME TO EVAPORATE. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM, PLEASE STEP UP AND DO WHAT IS RIGHT. FORD SHOULD RECALL THESE VEHICLES. *TR
Vehicle speed control, Jun 16, 2008, fire
ON THE EVENING OF 5-26-08 MY SON RETURNED FROM WORK @ 11:00 PM. AT 11:28 PM MY NEIGHBOR WAS BANGING ON MY DOOR YELLING FIRE. WHEN I WENT OUTSIDE I COULD SEE THAT MY 2001 FORD F150 TRUCK ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS FULLY ENGULFED IN FLAMES. I RAN OUTSIDE AND STARTED PUTTING OUT THE FIRE WHILE MY NEIGHBORS DAUGHTER CALLED 911. THE FIRE DEPT. CAME OUT AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FOLLOWING WEEK I CONTACTED FORD CONSUMER LINE AND WAS INFORMED BY A LADY NAMED MELANIE THAT FORD DID NOT HAVE ME LISTED AS THE OWNER OF THE TRUCK AND THAT SHE WOULD FORWARD MY INFO TO THE CLAIMS DEPT. THE NEXT WEEK I RECEIVED A LETTER STATING THAT BECAUSE FORD HAD SENT ME 5 RECALL LETTERS THAT THEY DID NOT FEEL RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING. THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THAT I NEVER RECEIVED ANY RECALL LETTERS AND HOW COULD THEY SEND ME THEM IF I DID NOT SHOW UP ON THEIR RECORDS AS BEING THE REGISTERED OWNER. *TR