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.
Campaign 00V348000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
1,340 reports, newest first.
Steering, Jan 15, 2002, crash
WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH LOST STEERING WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. MECHANIC STATED CAUSE OF COLLISION WAS THAT POWER STEERING BROKE.*AK
Power train, Jan 10, 2002
WHEN SLOWING DOWN, AND THEN ACCELERATING, A CLUNK IN THE DRIVELINE OCCURS, DEALER REPLACED PARTS IN REAR AXLE, DRIVE SHAFT AND BOTH U-JOINTS, REPLACED ANTI CLUNK SPRING IN TRANSMISSON, BUT AFTER FIVE TIMES TO THE DEALERSHIP , I WAS TOLD THAT FORD HAD BEEN CONTACTED AND THEY SAID THAT I WOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM THAT THEY HAD SEVERAL TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM BUT THEY HAD COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THE SOUND WAS SOUND BEING TRANSFERED THROUGH THE DRIVESHAFT, I WAS TOLD THAT SOME TRUCKS DO THIS AND SOME DO NOT, I DID COMPLAIN TO FORD, AND I AM STILL AWAITING THERE RESPONSE
Vehicle speed control, Jan 7, 2002
OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE 13 DEGREES F. ACCELERATOR STUCK WHEN ACCELERATING TRUCK WHEN LEAVING HOME. IT SEEMS AS IF ICE HAD AFFECTED THE ACCELERATOR SYSTEM. AFTER HOLDING BRAKE WHILE STILL MOVING FORWARD, I TAPPED ON ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE IT RETURNED TO IDLE SPEED. IF THIS HAD NOT WORKED, I WOULD HAVE SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL OR SHUT DOWN THE MOTOR AFTER A FEW MORE SECONDS. IS THERE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM? *AK
Air bags, Jan 5, 2002, crash
I WANT TO KNOW WHY MY AIR BAGS DIDNOT WORK .-- CAN THEY BE TESTED. *AK
Power train, Dec 17, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN COMING DOWN AN INCLINE IT WOULD COME OUT OF OVERDRIVE; DEALER NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 6, 2001
ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY DURING NORMAL OPERATION WHILE TRAVELING AT ANY SPEED. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPRODUCE PROBLEM AND IDENTIFY THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Dec 4, 2001
VEHICLE STALLED AT ANY SPEED WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER 3 TIMES. REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER, BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. FORD WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM BUT HAD NO SOLUTION. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Dec 4, 2001
VEHICLE VIBRATES WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, WHO SAID FORD IS AWARE OF PROBLEM, BUT HAS NO REMEDY AT THIS TIME. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Vehicle speed control, Nov 27, 2001
WHILE DRIVING 65MPH, TRACKER PASSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE AND SOON AFTER, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN, ALL DASHBOARD LIGHTS CAME ON. THIS USUALLY HAPPENED ON THE HIGHWAY. THREE WEEKS LATER, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT THIS ONLY HAPPENS AT TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING, CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE WOULD ALSO LUNGE FORWARD AND REV WHEN IN A STOPPED POSITION WITH FOOT ON THE BRAKE, DEALER HAS REPLACED SPARK PLUGS, IGNITION, VAPOR VLAVE, AND COMPUTER, VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REMEDIED. *JB
Suspension, Engine and engine cooling, Power train, Nov 27, 2001
TWO DAYS AFTER TRUCK PURCHASE, REPORTED TO DEALER TRUCK HAS BAD VIBRATION, ROUGH IDLE, PULLS TO THE RIGHT, TRUCK HESITATES TO GO INTO GEAR, TRUCK HESITATES BEFORE SHIFTING, ENGINE KNOCK AND CLUNK IN T-CASE AREA. TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN REPLACED TWICE,ROAD FORCED BALANCE 4 TIRES,SWITCHED TIRES AND WHEELS,FRONT END ALIGNMENT THREE TIMES,TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED,CRANKSHAFT PULLY REPLACED,DAMPERS INSTALLED FOR VIBRATION. ALL PROBLEMS STILL EXIST. FORD HAS OFFERED TO BUY BACK THE TRUCK BUT THEY WILL NOT GIVE ME ALL OF MY MONEY BACK.
Power train, Nov 16, 2001
RING AND PINION GEAR WAS MAKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN DEALER'S SHOP AND HAD REPLACED RING AND PINION GEAR ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS STILL REOCCURRING. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY DID NOT NOT HAVE A CORRECTION AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK
Suspension, Nov 15, 2001
I HAVE A VIBRATION AT 45 MILES AN HOUR. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRUCK IS WOOBLING SIDE TO SIDE.YOU MUST BE AT A CONSTANT SPEED. I CAN ALSO FEEL A VIBRATION AT 65 TO 70 MILES AN HOUR. ALSO AT 70 WHEN I HIT A BUMP IT FEELS LIKE THE TRUCK KEEPS BOUNCING FOR A SECOND AFTER IT HITS. THE DEALER HAS BALENCED THE TIRES 4 TIMES AND HAS CHANGED THE TIRES AND RIMS ALSO. THE FORD REP SAID IT IS NORMAL AND IS NOT A DEFECT. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT TRUCKS ARE DESIGNED TO SHAKE. FORD SAID THEY DON'T HAVE TO DO ANYTHING MORE.*AK (TIRESIZE: 265/70R-17)
Engine and engine cooling, Nov 8, 2001
RADIATOR RECALL CUTOFF DATE (FORD #01B83) - THE CUTOFF DATE FOR THIS RECALL (MISSING RADIATOR UPGRADE) HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY FORD AS MAY 5, 2001 BASED ON SALES DELIVERY DATE. MY VEHICLE WAS BUILT ON APRIL 30, 2001 AND PRICED TO INCLUDE THE RADIATOR UPGRADE. THE VEHICLE WAS BUILT WITHOUT THE UPGRADE. I PAID FOR THE UPGRADE WHEN I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE (JUNE 2001) AND DID NOT GET IT. I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD INCLUDE MY VEHICLE IN THIS RECALL AS IT WAS BUILT AND PRICED BEFORE THE CUTOFF DATE AND I DID NOT GET THE UPGRADE THAT I PAID FOR. *AK
Steering, Nov 1, 2001
LOOSE STEERING, SECOND (REPLACEMENT) STEERING GEAR. THE ORIGINAL STEERING GEAR WAS NOISY AND THE DEALER REPLACED IT WITH A USED, REBUILT UNIT AT 3,264 MILES. CURRENT (USED) GEAR HAS EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY, THE VEHICLE WANDERS AND IS DIFFICULT TO CONTROL ON THE HIGHWAY. FORD REFUSES TO SUPPLY THE DEALER WITH A NEW GEAR. THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE OR ADJUST THE LOOSE GEAR. I FEEL THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE IS IN QUESTION WITH THE USED GEAR IN IT DUE TO LACK OF TRACEABILITY OF THE GEAR IN CASE OF A RECALL OR SAFETY CAMPAIGN. *AK
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Oct 31, 2001, crash
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE 15 TO 20 MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP. WHEN APPLYING ABS BRAKES VEHICLE DID NOT STOP, IT PULLED TO LEFT. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. CONTACTED DEALER AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT.*AK
Visibility, Oct 30, 2001
MIRROR ON DRIVERS SIDE IS DEFECTIVE, DRIVER CANNOT SEE OUT OF THAT GLASS, THERE IS A BLIND SPOT, DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE FACTORY INSTALLED A MIRROR THAT IS INADEQUATE FOR THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATED WHILE IN A LEFT LANE, A VEHICLE IN THE RIGHT LANE CAN NOT BE SEEN BECAUSE OF THE TYPE OF MIRROR.*JB
Tires, Oct 30, 2001
GOODYEAR, WRANGLER RTS 0265/70417:WAS DRIVING ON WET SURFACE WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO SLIDE DUE TO TIRES NOT ABLE TO GRIP ROAD. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN MAKING TURNS, DOES NOT HAPPEN ON DRY SURFACE. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP. INFORMED BY MECHANIC NO OPTION TO GET LIGHT TRUCK TIRES FOR A LIGHT TRUCK. THE TIRES WERE WEARING OUT EXCESSIVELY DUE TO INCORRECT ONES ON VEHCLE.*AK
Air bags, Oct 16, 2001, crash
ON SUNDAY, 10/07/01 AT APPROXIMATELY 2PM, I WAS PARKING ALONGSIDE A RESIDENTIAL STREET BEHIND MY UNOCCUPIED FATHER IN LAW'S TRUCK. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO PARK, GOING LESS THAN 5 MPH, WHEN MY FOOT SLIPPED AND I BUMPED MY FATHER IN LAW'S REAR BUMBER. THE COLLISION WAS NOT HARD. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO HIS TRUCK. MY TRUCK'S LICENSE PLATE WAS SLIGHTLY DENTED AND THE BUMBER COVER WAS ONLY SCRATCHED. THIS MILD IMPACT, HOWEVER DID CAUSE BOTH MY AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY. I WAS NOT HURT. I REPORTED INCIDENT TO MY INSURANCE AND THEY REFERRED ME TO A BODY SHOP FOR REPAIRS. WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP MY TRUCK TODAY, I WAS TOLD BY BODY SHOP EMPLOYEE THAT IT WAS A STRANGE INCIDENT BECAUSE THE IMPACT HAD BEEN SO MILD AND THE AIR BAGS WERE NOT FULLY DEPLOYED. AS I RESEARCHED THIS WEBSITE I DID FIND INFORMATION ON NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01VO82000, WHICH ADDRESSES THE AIRBAGS NOT FULLY DEPLOYING. I AM NOT ONLY ADDRESSING THAT PROBLEM, BUT ALSO AT HOW EASILY THE AIRBAGS DID DEPLOY AT SUCH A LOW SPEED, LOW IMPACT INCIDENT. *AK
Engine and engine cooling, Oct 14, 2001
SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THIS BRAND NEW VEHICLE, THE EXHUST HAS BEEN BLACK. THE DEALER'S COMPUTER SAYS THAT NOTHING IS WRONG, I THINK IT IS AN EPA VIOLATION, BUT BECAUSE STATE EMISSIONS IS NOT A REQUIRED TEST IN SOUTH CAROLINA, THEY SAY THAT SINCE IT'S NOT A SAFTEY HAZARD, THERE'S NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT.*AK
Seat belts, Oct 4, 2001
SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NEED REPLACING. CONSUMER IS NOT ABLE TO FASTEN SEAT BELTS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Visibility, Sep 24, 2001
WINSHIELD HAS SOME SORT OF OIL ETC ON IT, CASUING A SMEARING ON RAINY NIGHTS, SERIOUSLY OBSCURING VISION.*AK
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 21, 2001
4.6 LITER ENGINE; WHENEVER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN VEHICLE WILL HESISTATE TO TAKE OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
Seat belts, Sep 14, 2001
I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER INSTRUCTING ME TO GO TO THE NEAREST DEALER TO TEST THE BELT WITH A SPECIAL TOOL. I COMPLIED AND WAS TOLD THE BELTS PASSED. THE BELT CONTINUES TO RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. I HAVE CONTACTED 2 DEALERS AND FORD (DIRECTLY) TWICE. I SPOKE WITH TEM TODAY AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO RECORD OF MY CALLS OR E-MAILS. I HAVE DOCUMENTED THOSE CALLS. PLEASE HELP, THE SAFTEY OF MY FAMILY IS A STAKE.*AK RQ04011.*PCO
Engine and engine cooling, Sep 13, 2001
HARMONIC VIBRATION STARTS AT 40MPH AND OCCURS AGAIN AT 65-70MPH. *AK (TIRESIZE: P235/R16)
Seats, Sep 13, 2001
NO REAR SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT IN VEHICLE. PASSENGER RIDING IN THE BACK SEAT WILL IMPACT REAR WINDOW IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *AK