2001 Ford F SERIES problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
100,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 37 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 44 complaints (11.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 9.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 9.1% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 6.8% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 2.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 3 |
| Seats | 3 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 2 |
Engine: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Electrical System: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 3; Seats: 3; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 5 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 14 |
| 150,000 and above | 6 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 14; 150,000 and above: 6
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (14). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 4 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
2002: 1; 2003: 4; 2004: 3; 2005: 5; 2006: 2; 2007: 5; 2008: 5; 2009: 3; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 1; 2013: 2; 2014: 4; 2015: 3; 2016: 3
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 4 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10180664 · 2007-01-24 (January 24, 2007)
ON OCTOBER 27, 2006 I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD F-150 PICKUP DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 45 MILES PER HOUR. ALL OF A SUDDEN WE HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND PULLED OVER. UPON INSPECTION MY HUSBAND NOTICED THAT THE NUMBER 3 SPARK PLUG AND COIL PACK HAD BEEN EJECTED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. HE ALSO NOTICED THAT IT HAD CAUSED A SIZEABLE DENT IN THE FUEL INJECTOR RAIL. THE RAIL/FUEL LINE WHICH PROVIDES FUEL UNDER PRESSURE TO THE INJECTORS IS MADE OF STEEL. THE COIL PACK ALTHOUGH THE MOUNTING POINT WAS BROKEN OFF REMAINED PLUGGED IN AND FUNCTIONING. THE S…
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10180664 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10188156 · 2007-04-17 (April 17, 2007)
MY WINDSHIELD LEAKED AND FRIED MY COMPUTER AND MY FUSE BOX. THERE WAS A LEAK ON THE WINDSHIELD THAT WAS NOT VISIBLE AND RAN DOWN INTO MY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS THEREFORE IT FRIED THEM. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10188156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10427983 · 2011-09-30 (September 30, 2011)
BROUGHT MY TRUCK IN FOR THE GAS TANK RECALL AND NOW MY TANK LEAKS GAS THE ARE TRYING TO SAY IT WAS LEAKING BEFORE I BROUGHT IT IN SO THEY SENT ME DOWN THE ROAD WITH A DRIPPING GAS TANK AND WONT REPLACE IT I HAD MY TRUCK AT MY MECHANICS HAVING SOMETHING ELSE FIXED 2 WEEKS BEFORE THIS AND HE TOLD ME ABOUT MY BROKEN STRAP AND MY TANK WASN'T LEAKING THEN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10427983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10003773 · 2003-01-28 (January 28, 2003)
THE CONSUMER'S STATES THAT THE SEAT(S) PADDING, CAUSE DISCOMFORT. HE STATES THAT BODY PARTS, ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT HELP OPERATE THE VEHICLE WILL GO KNUMB, AND IT'S HARD TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES. THE CONSUMER STATES THAT HE MENTIONEDTHIS TO THE DEALER WHEN HE FIRST PURCHASEDTHE VEHICLE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SEATS HAVE TO BE BROKEN IN. SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10003773 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025453 · 2003-07-05 (July 5, 2003)
LEFT FRONT WHEEL SIEZED UP WHILE DRIVING ON FREEWAY JUST AFTER ABS LIGHT CAME ON, TRUCK PULLED TO LEFT, VEHICLE COULD HAVE ROLLED OVER KILLING US. DESTROYED TIRE AND CALLIPER AND SEAL MATERIAL CAUGHT FIRE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025453 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10253733 · 2009-01-04 (January 4, 2009)
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AND HEARD A LOUD BANG AND FELT THE MOTOR STARTING TO SHAKE AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, I HAVE NOTICED THE COIL PACK OF MY 2001 FORD F-150 SITTING ON TOP OF THE MOTOR. I HAVE REPLACED TWO COIL PACKS TWICE EACH. IT IS GETTING COSTLY TO REPAIR AS IT COSTS $50 PER COIL PACK. I HAVE RETAPPED THE HOLES BUT THE PROBLEM KEEPS OCCURRING. I AM A DIVORCED FATHER OF A 2 YEAR OLD SON. I CAN'T AFFORD TO KEEP REPAIRING THE PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10253733 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10725641 · 2015-06-16 (June 16, 2015)
TURN SIGNAL ARE NOW SPORADIC. UPON INVESTIGATING I FOUND THAT WHEN THE TILT IS ENGAGED AND LOWERED THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD NOT WORK. RAISE STEERING WHEEL BACK UP IT WOULD WORK. START TO DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD THEY WOULD TURN OFF OR NOT WORK AT ALL OR WOK SOMETIMES. RAISE THE STEERING WHEEL THEY WORK. LOWER IT THEY DON'T. THIS INDICATES FROM FURTHER RESEARCH ON LINE IN FORD F150 FORUMS THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE WIRING BEING TO SHORT AND THE WIRES GET PULLED OUT OF THE SWITCH. IT IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE IN F!%) FROM 98 UP TO 2004 AND ARE NO…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10725641 at NHTSA ↗