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
1,340 reports, newest first.
Electrical system, Feb 16, 2005, fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN CONSUMER TOLD THE PASSENGER THAT A BURNING SMELL WAS COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. WHEN CONSUMER AND PASSENGER WERE RESPONDING TO THE SMELL THERE WAS FIRE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THAT RESPONDED IMMEDIATELY. VEHICLE BURNED COMPLETELY BEYOND RECOGNITION. *AK *TT
Vehicle speed control, Feb 15, 2005, fire
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Electrical system, Feb 9, 2005, fire
2001 FORD EXPEDITION EDDIE BAUER MODEL HAS CAUGHT ON FIRE BY ITSELF AT MY DEALER LOT ON AUGUST 21 2004. I HAVE JUST INFORMED BY FRIENDS THAT THERE IS A RECALL FOR THESE VEHICLES. I DO HAVE A SURVEILLANCE CAMERA THAT HAS RECORDED THE ENTIRE EVENT EARLY IN THE MORNING. *JB
Air bags, Feb 8, 2005, crash
A PERSON PULLED OUT ON ME FROM MY RIGHT. I HIT THEIR FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. MORE THAN A FOOT OF MY FRAME WAS STICKING OUT FROM THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK. HOOD FOLDED. DRIVERS DOOR JAMMED SHUT, DASH PUSHED TOWARDS ME.MY AIRBAGS NEVER CAME OUT. MY TRUCK WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. THE STATE TROOPERRS, COUNTY CONSTABLE,EMS PERSONEL AND WRECKER DRIVERS ALL TOLD ME I WAS VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE NOT BEEN MORE SEVERELY INJURED DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THAY SAID WITH THE LOCATION OF IMPACT, SPEED (55) AND TYPE OF IMPACT THEY DEFINATELY SHOULD HAVE WENT OFF. I HIT MY RIGHT SHOULDER AND BREAST ON THE STEERING WHEEL. IT HAS BEEN THREE WEEKS AND I STILL CANNOT RISE MY RIGHT ARM. I HAVE MUTIPLE CONTUSIONS ON MY RIGHT BREAST WHICH RESUTED IN A LARGE BLOOD CLOT FORMING THAT WILL HAVE TO BE SUGICALLY REMOVED. THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY NECK HURTS VERY BAD AND SHOOTS PAIN UP BEHIND MY EAR. I STAY WITH A HEADACHE. I AM UNDER A PHYSICIANS CARE AT THIS TIME AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RETURN TO WORK. *AK
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Feb 3, 2005, fire
THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED HIS VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CLOSE TO THE FIRE WALL. THE CRUISE CONTROL HAD FAILED ABOUT 2 WEEKS OR A MONTH PRIOR TO THE FIRE. NO AFTER MARKET EQUIPMENT ON VEHICLE. NO STRUCTURE DAMAGE. WILL E-MAIL PHOTOS TO BRUCE YORK.
Electrical system, Jan 31, 2005
1) 90,000 MILES ON MY 2001 FORD F150 SUPERCREW 5.4L V8. ) TWO BLOWN SPARK PLUGS IN ABOUT EIGHT WEEKS TIME. THE SECOND ONE LEFT ME AND MY FAMILY (WIFE AND 3 CHILDREN AGE 5 & UNDER) STRANDED IN THE DESERT BETWEEN SAN DIEGO AND EL CENTRO ON INTERSTATE 8.*AK 3) THE PLUGS STRIPPED OUT THE THREADS ON THE HEAD AND AFTERMARKET INSERTS WERE INSTALLED IN ORDER TO INSTALL NEW PLUGS. AFTER DISCUSSING THE PROBLEM WITH A COUPLE OF GARAGES AND DOING SOME ONLINE RESEARCH I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS AN EXTREMELY COMMON PROBLEM. IT APPEARS THAT BY FORD DESIGN THEIR ARE ONLY 6 OF THE 12 THREADS ON THE SPARK PLUG THAT ARE ENGAGED IN THE HEAD. AFTER SOME TIME ENGINE VIBRATION AND EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION OF THE HEAD DUE TO HEAT ALLOW THE SPARK PLUG TO LOOSEN UP. AT THAT POINT, THE PLUGS INCREASED MOVEMENT HAS ENOUGH FORCE TO DESTROY THE REMAINING THREADS. FROM THE NUMBER OF REPORTS OF THIS PROBLEM, I BELIEVE THAT THIS WILL EITHER RESULT IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR A FACTORY RECALL. HOWEVER, I LIKE FORD AS A COMPANY AND HOPE THAT THEY TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE POOR DESIGN BEFORE A SUIT IS FILED.
Steering, Jan 30, 2005, crash
UNCONTROLLABLE LOSS OF STEERING ON 2001 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW DUE TO FAILURE OF RIGHT INNER TIE-ROD END. FORD F-150 SKIDDED ACROSS THE ROAD (RIGHT TO LEFT SIDE) AND WENT DOWN INTO A DITCH AND STRUCK A TREE. FORD F-150 WAS TOWED TO NEAREST SERVICE STATION FOR REPAIR OF RIGHT INNER TIE-ROD END.*AK
Vehicle speed control, Jan 28, 2005
I HAVE A 2001 FORD ESCAPE. BOTH RADIO AND TELEVISION REPORTED ABOUT THE GAS PEDAL STICKING FOR A RECALL. WHEN I CALLED FORD TO REPORT IT, THEY SAID MY VIN # WAS NOT A RECALL. WHO HAS THE RIGHT TO SAY WHAT VIN # HAS A WORKING OR DEFECTIVE ITEM. THE DEFECTIVE PART COULD HAVE BEEN SHIPPED ANYWHERE. MY GAS PEDAL DOES STICK AND I AM UPSET TO THINK THAT NOONE CARES. I HAVE A 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER DRIVING. SHE ALSO NOTICES THE PROBLEM. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE IN A SCHOOL ZONE BECAUSE WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL IT WON'T MOVE...IT STICKS, SO YOU HAVE TO PRESS IT WITH MORE FORCE WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO GO FASTER. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO DRIVE. I WOULD APPRECIATE HEARING FROM SOMEONE ON THIS SUBJECT. THANK-YOU. *AK
Vehicle speed control, Jan 28, 2005, fire
CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING...A MONTH LATER MY TRUCK BURNT TO THE GROUND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. *AK
Electrical system, Jan 27, 2005, fire
WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 26, 2005, fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED INSIDE OF THE GARAGE AND IT CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED, AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
Electrical system, Jan 26, 2005
VEHICLE COMMENCED TO MAKE A LOUD BACK FIRING NOISE AFTER BEING REFUELED. VEHICLE WAS TOW TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE # 4 COIL AND THE #4 SPARK PLUG. *AK *NM
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
Electrical system, Jan 19, 2005, fire
FIRE IN FORD F-150 PARKED IN GARAGE - FIRE ORIGIN AT LEFT REAR OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT - CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING ABOUT A YEAR AGO BUT OWNER NEVER HAD IT FIXED BECAUSE HE NEVER USED IT - CCDS LOCATED - X-RAYS SHOWED SPLATTER AND DESTRUCTION OF INTERNAL CONTACTS FROM ARCING - 20 A FUSE TO CIRCUIT # 13 WAS BLOWN. *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
Electrical system, Jan 15, 2005, fire
OUR 2001 FORD F-150 CAUGHT ON FIRE IN OUR DRIVEWAY & WAS A COMPLETE LOSS. DAMAGE TO DRIVEWAY & LAWN. FIRE MARSHALL FILED COMPLAINT. *NM
Electrical system, Jan 12, 2005, fire
CONSUMER WAS AWAKENED BY A HORN GOING OFF, AND WENT TO SEE WHAT IT WAS. THEN SUDDENLY THERE WAS A BOOM, THEN ANOTHER BOOM. AFTER ARRIVING IN HIS GARAGE HE SAW FLAMES COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER PROCEEDED TO REMOVE HIS FAMILY, AND TRIED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THERE WAS A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF DAMAGE TO THE HOME, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.*AK
Electrical system, Jan 11, 2005, fire
AFTER SITTING UNUSED FOR SIX HOURS IN A LOCKED GARAGE, MY 2001 FORD F-150 BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FIRE INSPECTOR DETERMINED THE FIRE STARTED IN THE AREA WHERE WIRES CONNECT TO THE BRAKE MASTER CYLANDER. MY INSURANCE CO. (ST. FARM) PAID APXIMATELY $6,000 FOR REPAIRS. LUCKILY, I WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT QUICKLY. MY WIFE AND KIDS WERE ASLEEP IN BED. FIRE OCCURRED APXIMATELY 10:30 PM, TRUCK HAD BEEN PARKED SINCE 4:30PM.*AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jan 10, 2005
1) WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP I NOTICED MY TRUCK ACCELERATING. I NATURALLY PRESSED HARDER AND NEARLY RAN THROUGH MY GARAGE DOOR. ON 5 OTHER OCCASIONS SINCE I HAVE COME VERY CLOSE TO HAVING SEVERE ACCIDENTS EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION. HAD I NOT BEEN CONSCIOUS OF THE CAUSE THE INCIDENTS WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURY. 2) THE CAUSE DISCOVERED WAS THE PROXIMITY AND HEIGHT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL IN RELATION THE GAS PEDAL. NEARLY 1/3 OF MY FOOT CAN BE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, AND STILL PRESS THE GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME. UNLIKE OTHER VEHICLES, THE BRAKE PEDAL DOES NOT STOP BEFORE REACHING THE PLANE OF THE GAS PEDAL. 3) ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, PARTICULARLY IN HAVING TO MAKE QUICK STOPS MY FOOT HAS INADVERTENTLY PRESSED BOTH THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDAL. REALIZING THAT THE RESULTING ACCELERATION WAS DUE TO IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE PEDALS I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RECOVER BUT NOT WITHOUT THE LOSS OF PRECIOUS TIME. SOMEDAY I FEAR THAT THIS DEFECT WILL RESULT IN A COSTLY AND SEVERE ACCIDENT.*AK
Electrical system, Jan 6, 2005, fire
2001 FORD F150 LARIAT WITH 68,000 MILES. WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AND HAD NOT BEEIN DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST 10 DAYS. GARAGE DOOR IS OPEN AS IS DOOR TO HOUSE. MY WIFE SMELLS SOMETHING AND LOOKS OUTSIDE AND SEES FLAMES COMING FROM HOOD. CALLS 911. FIRE DEPARTMENT PUTS OUT TRUCK WITHIN 5 OR SO MINUTES BUT IT IS A TOTAL LOSS. INSURANCE COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING. THEY ARE AWARE OF SEVERAL FIRES LIKE THIS. ARTICLE IN NEWSPAPER IN NOVEMBER 2004 STATES "FEDS" ARE LOOKING INTO FIRES LIKE THIS IN F150S DUE TO THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. CRUISE CONTROL DID HAVE PROBLEMS PRIOR TO THIS.*AK
Seat belts, Jan 5, 2005
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A SEAT BELT PROBLEM. . THE SEAT BELT TENDS TO UNLATCH FROM BUCKLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *AK RQ04011.*PO *TC
Wheels, Jan 4, 2005
LEFT REAR WHEEL LOCKS UP WITHOUT WARNING. CAR TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER STATES PARKING BRAKE SHOE COMES LOOSE BROM BACKING CAUSING WHEEL TO LOCK. GAS STATION WHO TOWED CAR TO DEALER STATED THIS IS THE SECOND CASE HE HAS SEEN. DEALER HAS NOT REPAIRED THE DEFECT.*AK
Steering, Dec 29, 2004
UPON INSPECTION (USING PROCEDURE PROVIDED BY FORD) DURING STANDARD MTCE, MECHANIC ADVISES VEHICLE OWNER OF PREMATURE TIE ROD WEAR. ESTIMATES $450 REPAIR COST. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 29, 2004
THIS IS A 2001 FORD SVT LIGHTNING THAT HAS BEEN A VICTIM OF A BLOWN SPARK PLUG. THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE IN THESE TRITON MOTORS. IN THE NEW GROUPS, IT IS SPECULATED THAT THIS OCCURS FOR TWO REASONS. 1) A DESIGN ERROR IN THE CYLINDER HEAD. IN THE PRE-2003 5.4 MOD MOTOR HEADS, THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 4 THREADS. FORD HAS REALIZED THIS PROBLEM AND CORRECTED THE 2003-LATER HEADS WITH 8 THREADS TO HOLD THE SPARK PLUG IN. THIS PROBLEM EFFECTED ALL TRITON 5.4 MOTORS AND THE PROBLEM HAS SHOWN UP IN 5.4 LITER MOTORS IN OTHER NON-LIGHTNING TRUCKS AND EXPEDITIONS. 2) THERE HAVE BEEN MANY INSTANCES WHERE FORD CUSTOMERS HAVE FOUND THAT THE SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN VERY LOOSE IN THESE TRITON HEADS. THIS IS NOT KNOWN WHETHER THIS IS FROM A LACK OF THREADS OR BEING LOOSE FROM THE FACTORY. EITHER WAY, IN THIS DAY AND AGE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY, THE REQUIREMENT THAT A CUSTOMER HAS TO CHECK THE TORQUE ON SPARK PLUGS IS UNREALISTIC. OTHER FACTORS TO CONSIDER: MY LIGHTNING IS A 2001 MODEL WITH 15,000 MILES ON IT. OBVIOUSLY IT IS INFREQUENTLY USED. THERE IS A PERFORMANCE CHIP THAT DOES NOT ADD BOOST. IN ESSENCE, THIS TRUCK IS PAMPERED. THE HEAD FAILURE OCCURRED DURING NORMAL DRIVING ON A SLIGHT INCLINE GO THE SPEED OF TRAFFIC. APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH. THERE IS NO DETONATION ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE THE POWER TRAIN HAD NO CHRONIC ISSUES SUCH HAS UNKNOWN SUPERCHARGER NOISES, ENGINE TICKS/KNOCKS, IGNITION, FUEL ISSUES OR SMOKY EXHAUST. FORD WILL NOT COVER THIS DAMAGE AND FAILURE EVEN THOUGHT THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY IN F-150 FORD TRUCKS RUNNING THIS ENGINE. *NM
Electrical system, Dec 27, 2004
I PURCHASED MY 2001 FORD FOCUS IN OCTOBER OF 2002, IT ONLY HAD 113 MILES ON IT FROM BEING TEST DRIVEN SO ESSENTIALLY IT WAS BRAND NEW WHEN PURCHASED THAT DAY. THIS IS MY ***3RD*** TIME OF HAVING TO HAVE IT SERVICED BY FORD BECAUSE THE IGNITION LOCKED UP AND MY KEY WOULD NOT TURN. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT FORD WAS AWARE THAT THERE WERE A COUPLE MAKE/MODELS OF THE FOCUS THAT HAVE THIS ISSUE. IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE SENSORS IN THE INGITION AND THE KEYS BEING WORN DOWN SO MUCH THAT IT WON'T RECOGNIZE THE KEY/SENSOR TO START THE CAR. VERY FRUSTRATING. NOW I AM DEALING WITH IT AGAIN, FORD HAS UNFORTUNATLY NOT PUT A RECALL OUT ON THIS SPECIFIC ISSUE. I AM GETTING CLOSE TO THE END OF MY EXTENDED WARRANTY AND STILL I HAVE TO PAY A 50.00 DEDUCTIBLE EVERYTIME TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED AND IT'S FAULTY EQUIPMENT THAT FORD KNOWS ABOUT IT. I HOPE THERE ARE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS THAT FORD ACKNOWLEDGES THIS PROBLEM AND AT THE VERY LEAST, REPLACES THIS CERTAIN IGNITION WITH ANOTHER YEAR SO US CUSTOMERS DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR THEIR ENGINEERING MISTAKES. I AM A SINGLE MOM WITH 7 WK OLD TWINS AND THIS IS NOT IN MY BUDGET, LET ALONE ONCE I AM OUT OF MY EXTENDED WARRANTY PERIOD, IT WILL BE AROUND 300.00 A POP TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED. PLEASE HELP!!!*AK