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.
Tires, Aug 20, 2004
THE TREAD PEELED COMPLETELY OFF THE TIRE, TO THE STEEL. THE TIRE DEFLATED. THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. CONTINENTAL, SIZE: P275/60R17, ADTO 444 0200. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Aug 20, 2004, crash
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THEY FAILED. AS RESULT, THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY.*AK AFTER AN INSPECTION OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER WAS DEFECTIVE. *JB
Electrical system, Visibility, Aug 13, 2004
1) WHILE DRIVING KIDS TO SCHOOL, ELECTRIC SUN ROOF WAS PLACED IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION, AFTER DECIDING THE MORNING AIR WAS TOO COOL FOR THE CHILDREN AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO CLOSE SUN ROOF. 2) THE UNIT WOULD NOT CLOSE, IT HAD FIALED IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION. DRIVER HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD DUE TO THE DISTRACTION OF THE ROOF NOT CLOSING. AFTER DETERMINING THE ROOF WAS NOT GOING TO CLOSE, THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME. WITH RAIN EMANATE IN THE AREA FROM HURRICANE BONNIE AND CHARLEY. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOUND THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY HAD FAILED. 3) A NEW MOTOR ASSEMBLY WAS ORDERED, THIS IS WHEN THE DEALER FOUND OUT DUE TO FAILURES AND A DESIGN FLAW THE MOTOR ASSEMBLE WAS REDESIGNED.*AK
Electrical system, Equipment, Aug 12, 2004, fire
FIRE INVESTIGATION, DATE OF LOSS: 7/9/04 2001 FORD F-150 [XXX] RIGHT SIDE OFTHE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE, CAUSE: LIFTING STRAP BROKE AND FELL ONTO THE ALTERNTOR POWER TERMINAL, LONG TERM CONTACT WORE THROUGH PLASTIC , ENERGIZING STRAP. TOTAL LOSS UPDATED 07/30/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Equipment, Aug 12, 2004
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT LOSS OF FREON DUE TO AN ERUPTED HOSE ROUTED AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE RF PLASTIC INNER WHEEL FENDER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED TWO MONTHS PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE, THEREFORE THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED. *NM
Suspension, Aug 9, 2004
AT 28000 MILES, AFTER HAVING MY TIRES ROTATED, I WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT BOTH LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AT 28000 MILES!. VEHICLE IS A 2001 FORD F150 XL PICKUP TRUCK, 6 CYL. AUTO. I FEEL THAT THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY BE MADE TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PARTS AT THEIR EXPENSE!*AK
Tires, Aug 3, 2004
WHILE SITTING AT A STOP SIGN THE SPARE TIRE CABLE BENEATH THE VEHICLE SNAPPED. THIS CAUSED THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL TO THE GROUND.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 22, 2004
THE CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT ON TWO OCCASIONS, THE SPARK PLUGS FAILED. WHEN THE SPARK PLUGS BLEW, THE ENTIRE HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Structure, Tires, Jul 21, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION, THE VEHICLE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. CONSUMER INSPECTED VEHICLE AND NOTICED A DAMAGE TO THE FENDER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. GENERAL GRABER P25570R60 FORD SPORT TRACK. *LA
Power train, Tires, Equipment, Jul 13, 2004
COULDN'T CHANGE GEAR WHEN I WAS GOING UPHILL, ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENT. *LA
Electrical system, Jul 7, 2004, fire
CAME HOME FROM WORK. LEFT IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. RECEIVED PHONE CALL FROM LANDLORD THAT TRUCK WAS ON FIRE AND HAD CAUGHT HOUSE ON FIRE. FAMILY FORCED TO MOVE AFTER HAVING ONLY MOVED TO THIS HOME 2 WEEKS PRIOR. TRUCK DESTOYED AS WELL AS HOME AND FURNISHINGS AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS. EXTENSIVE EXPENSE AND EMOTIONAL TRAUMA. *AK VEHICLE PARKED
Electrical system, Jul 6, 2004, fire
VEHICLE HAD APPROX. 60K MILES. WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY FOR ABOUT ONE HALF HOUR. NEIGHBOR SAW FIRE ON THE GROUND UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT TOWARD THE REAR(FIREWALL). CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING ABOUT 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. FIRE ORIGIN IS IN VICINITY OF BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER. TYPICAL OF CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILURE. PARTS WERE RECOVERED BUT ALUMINUM BAND ON HEXPORT BODY WAS MELTED AWAY THEREFORE DO NOT HAVE DATE CODE. *JB
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
Electrical system, Jul 6, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CYLINDER HEAD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT. *AK *NM
Electrical system, Jul 3, 2004
2001 FORD F150 32,000 MILES. BLEW #3 SPARK PLUG ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. FORD MOTOR CORP HAD TO REPLACE THE CYLINDER HEAD.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Jul 2, 2004
2001 F150 LIGHTNING.BLEWOUT A PLUG FROM THE HEAD 24030 MILES ON ENGINE. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Air bags, Jun 29, 2004
CONSUMER INDICATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ANYTIME AND AT ANY SPEED AIR BAG INDICATOR LIGHT FLASHED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT ABS PUMP AND MODULE WERE THE CAUSE. *AK
Suspension, Jun 24, 2004
WHEN BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEEDS, THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT END DROPPED. *AK *SC *JB
Tires, Jun 19, 2004
I OWN A FORD F150 2001 SUPERCREW WITH 64,000 MILES ON IT. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW. IN FEB 2004, I HAD TO REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE. NOT WANTING TO HAVE A TIRE ON THE LEFT FRONT THAT WAS WORN WHILE A NEW TIRE WAS ON THE RIGHT FRONT, I ASKED THE TIRE AGENCY TO PUT THE SPARE, WHICH HAD NEVER BEEN USED, ON THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL MOUNT AND TO USE THE OLD LEFT FRONT TIRE AS THE SPARE. WHEN THE SPARE WAS BROUGHT OUT FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK, SEVERAL GROOVES ABOUT THE SIZE OF A MANS FINGER AND ABOUT 3/8 OF AN INCH DEEP HAD BEEN RUBBED INTO THE SIDEWALL OF THE SPARE. THE TIRE AGENCY DID NOT RECOMMEND USING THE SPARE SO I KEPT THE OLD TIRE IN PLACE. I WENT TO THE FORD AGENCY WHERE I HAD BOUGHT THE TRUCK, SEGUIN MOTORS AND TOLD THEM MY STORY. SEGUIN MOTORS TOLD ME THAT THIS DAMAGE WAS COSMETIC AND THAT THE TIRE WAS SAFE TO USE AND THAT FORD WAS NOT LIABLE FOR THIS COSMETIC WEAR. ONE OF THE SEGUIN MOTORS REPAIR PEOPLE TOLD ME HE HAD SEEM THESE GROVES ON THE SPARES OF F150S THAT WERE LESS THAN FOUR MONTHS OLD. THE ONLY CONCLUSION I CAN COME TO IS THAT IT IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE UNDERCARRIAGE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE. MY SPARE IS NOT SAFE TO PUT ON THE GROUND AND IT CERTAINLY ISNT SAFE TO USE THIS TIRE WITH MY FAMILY IN THE TRUCK AND DRIVE IT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ANY DAMAGE TO A TIRES SIDEWALL IS ALWAYS SUSPECT. ONE WOULD THINK WITH ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT FORD HAS HAD WITH THEIR TIRES IN THE PAST THAT THEY WOULD CERTAINLY WANT TO PRECLUDE ANY PROBLEM WITH THEIR TIRES IN THE FUTURE. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME IN THE RESOLUTION OF THIS PROBLEM.*AK
Structure, Jun 15, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH 2001 FORD F150 TIRE EQUIPMENT.*MR THE NEW SPARE TIRE WAS REMOVED FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE TO USED AS A REPLACEMENT FOR A FRONT TIRE. WHEN THE TIRE WAS EXAMINED THE CONSUMER NOTICED SEVERAL GROOVES ABOUT 3/8 OF AN INCH DEEP HAD BEEN RUBBED INTO THE SIDEWALL OF THE SPARE. THE TIRE AGENCY DID NOT RECOMMEND USING THE TIRE THEREFORE THE CONSUMER KEPT THE OLD FRONT TIRE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT THE GROOVES IN THE TIRE WERE COSMETIC AND THAT THE TIRE WAS SAFE TO USE. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THERE IS A DESIGN FLAW IN THE SPARE TIRE HOLDER UNDER THE VEHICLE. *NM
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 14, 2004
PROBLEMS WITH KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BEFORE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED. THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT FORD MOTOR COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 LITER ENGINE BUT THEY HAVE NOT FIX THEM. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED OR HIS MONEY REFUNDED. *NM
Seats, Jun 11, 2004
A SPRING IN THE DRIVER'S CLOTH SEAT UPHOLSTERY BROKE. THE SHARP, BROKEN END OF THE STIFF SPRING WIRE PRESENTS A REAL PUNCTURE, HAZARD TO THE DRIVER'S UPPER LEG / THIGH. I HAVE EXPERIENCED SCRAPES JUST ENTERING AND SITTING IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT.*AK
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
Tires, May 31, 2004
ON 05-31-04, I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD F150 4WD PICKUP ON A TRIP TO SOUTH FLORIDA. ON THE WAY I STOPPED TO CHECK MY OIL/GAS AND TIRES AND OBSERVED 4 CRACKS ON MY FRONT RIGHT TIRE. THE CRACKS WERE APPROXIMATELLY 1 INCH FROM THE RIM AND APPEARED APPROXIMATELLY 1/8 DEEP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I OBSERVED THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE WAS ALSO DEVEOLPING ADDTIONAL LEEKS. THE TIRES ARE 2001 GOODYEAR WRANGLER RTS 255 70 16. ACCORDING TO RESEARCH THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WONDERING ABOUT A RECALL.*AK
Electrical system, Structure, Equipment, May 25, 2004
I HAD SOME WARRANT ISSUES WITH FORD MOTOR CORPORATION. TRIM AROUND WINDSHIELD,FADED GRILL AND BASE NOT WORKING ON RADIO. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE AC AND EMISSIONS. I TURNED ON THE AC AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO RUN BAD JERKING AND SPUTTERING. TOOK IT TOO FORD AND THEY REPLACED A SENSOR. THIS SUMMER THE FIRST TIME I TURN ON MY AC AND THE SAME PROBLEM THIS TIME ITS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. I HAVEN'T PUT 14K MILES ON THE TRUCK. DOES EMISSIONS HAVE SOME TYPE OF EXPECTATIONS SET BY THE EPA OR DOT. IT COST $400. TO GET SENSOR REPLACED. I CANT AFFORD TO REPLACE A SENSOR EVER SUMMER I TURN ON MY AC. *NM