There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Ford F Series (Light), but owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Ford F Series (Light) problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | |
| Seat Belts | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
- Air Bags › Frontal — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module — 1
- Seat Belts › Front — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 116,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Ford F Series (Light) complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts · at 65,000 miles · reported Jan 15, 2015
While shifting about in the driver's seat to back up and look rearward to guide the vehicle in reverse, the driver's seat belt unexpectedly came unbuckled and began to retract. I thought that I must have been at fault and not properly buckled it even though the normal warning lite and sounds indicating an unbuckled seat belt were not evident. Owners began to "tug" the belt after latching it each time to ensure proper closure and verify buckle engaged. The same events, usually encountered while shifting position in the driver's seat, happened repeatedly even though buckles initial engagement…
Engine · at 125,000 miles · reported Dec 5, 2012
2001 ford f150 was sitting out in driveway of owner's home. He had been home approx 1/2 hours when owners vehicle was on fire coming from the engine compartment. No fire damage to the inside cab of owners vehicle.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 80,500 miles · reported Feb 1, 2012
Attempted to start a 2001 ford f-150 super crew that has a 5.4liter engine and only 80,500 and heard a bang. Engine started but made a lot of noise. I shut down the engine and checked under hood. On the right side of engine found a plug wire and coil destroyed which indicated a spark plug exploded out of the cylinder head. Repair shop said do not drive it as fuel will spray on hot manifold and will cause a fire. They said I was lucky engine was not hot. These were the factory installed plugs as original window sticker says 100k mile tune-ups. Estimate of repair is $4,000. Ford accronim applies…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 116,000 miles · reported Jan 18, 2012
I have a 2001 ford pickup with 116,000 miles that I have babied since I purchased it just this week I had a spark plug blow out of the head, just so happened I was 45 miles away from home, so a wrecker charge was due, took my truck to my usual repair shop but they said they couldn't fix the problem. So I then had to find someone else, anothe wrecker charge. Ford must know from all the complaints that this is a big problem and very costly. Ford should recall all vehicles with aluminum heads and install a steel sleeve in all spark plugs to take care of this problem, they are saving tons of money…
Seat Belts · reported Mar 8, 2008
Passenger seat belt locks for no reason whatsoever. Passenger must unlatch belt, let it go all the way back in, then put it back on in order to "reset" the lock.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Ford F Series (Light) have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Ford F Series (Light) as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Ford F Series (Light)?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (5 reports), followed by seat belts (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 116,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.