2001 Ford F SERIES: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
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 10040919 · 2003-09-29 (September 29, 2003)
2001 FORD F-150. A WELD IN MY DRIVERS SEAT SNAPPED AND A CABLE HAS COME THROUGH THE SEAT. I CALLED MY LOCAL DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS CONSIDERED " TRIM " AND NOT COVERED BY MY WARRANTY. I CALLED FORD DIRECTLY AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY STAND BY MY DEALERS DECISION. I DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS CAN BE CONSIDERED TRIM AND SINCE I CAN NO LONGER SIT ALL THE WAY IN MY SEAT I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS CAN BE CONSIDERED SAFE. WHEN I ASKED WHAT I SHOULD DO UNTIL MY ARBITRATION PAPERS COME, I WAS TOLD TO EITHER NOT DRIVE MY TRUCK OR BE VERY CAREFUL. ( NO KIDDI…
Owner-reported narrative. 48,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040919 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041236 · 2003-10-04 (October 4, 2003)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AT 49000 DIAG REPORTS ERG/BACK FLOW/SOLENOID. REPLACED ALL AND RESET COMPUTER. NEXT DAY LIGHT RETURNED, DIAG REPORTS ERG/BACKFLOW/SOLENOID FAILURE. TELEPHONE TO FORD STATES, SEVERAL HAVE THIS PROBLEM, EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF CARBON IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERS REPAIR (DESIGN FLAW). *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041236 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10052609 · 2004-01-07 (January 7, 2004)
SPARK PLUGS WORKING LOOSE AND EJECTING FROM CYLINDAR HEADS DUE TO INSUFFICIANT THREADS IN POOR HEAD DESIGN. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10052609 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10083440 · 2004-07-21 (July 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10083440 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10102684 · 2004-12-11 (December 11, 2004)
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE HEAD ON THE ENGINE. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 19,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102684 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10108126 · 2005-01-28 (January 28, 2005)
CRUISE CONTROL QUIT WORKING...A MONTH LATER MY TRUCK BURNT TO THE GROUND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108126 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
03V094000 · Structure
Reported: 2003-03-07 (March 7, 2003)
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.
Consequence: THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. 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 SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.
NHTSA campaign record ↗