There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Ford Truck, but owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Ford Ford Truck problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | |
| Tires | 3 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Seat Belts | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring › Front Underhood — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
- Seat Belts › Front › Buckle Assembly — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
- Steering › Linkages — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 50,000 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 Ford Truck complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 108,000 miles · reported Dec 12, 2011
While driving on highway at highway speeds and when throttle is applied at full capacity, throttle pedal sticks for up to thirty (30) seconds before self releasing. Engine RPM reaches near maximum and vehicle speed increases until vehicle is placed in 'neutral' and throttle self releases. Problem has only occurred while on highway and can not be duplicated while stationary or in 'park.' problem was duplicated by driver two times while entering highway on ramp at approximate speed of 60mph. Problem occurred two times within five (5) minutes.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 95,000 miles · reported Nov 26, 2011
Spark plug for # 3 cylinder blew out, damaging head threads and ignition coil. This spark plug was original from the ford factory, not a replacement. Dealer in my area quoted $800 to install a heli coil and new ignition coil; but advised that new heads should be considered as the other 7 cylinders could also be subject to the same failure. Dealer also indicated this was an apparent design flaw by ford, which is not currently being addressed. New cylinder heads at the dealer were quoted out at $5,000 installed. Had this failure occurred while driving, a fire may have been caused by fuel being…
Steering · at 50,000 miles · reported Nov 8, 2007
On november 7th I was inspecting my brakes and found that all the rubber seals in the front end were worn out or better still the rubber was crumbley and no grease remained. I have 63,000 miles on the 2001 ford xlt ranger. It seems that this would be a factory inferior product installation at the factory. What recourse do I have.
Fuel System, Diesel · at 106,500 miles · reported Jun 21, 2007
2001 excurtion stalled at 45 MPH very scary experiance no power and break was not working proprely.......wasted $550 between jeffy lube changing all fluids and filters and the same at my local garage.....problen still continued ...kept stalling for no apparent reason....fustrated went into the net and found out about the famous "cam positioning sensor" installed a new one and now baby is running fine.....now the problem is that, this can happen again without any notice and on a heavy vheicle like this .....it is a very scary proposition!!!.....I love my excurtion and ford should make a sensor…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Dec 1, 2005
Ford 2001 expedition has random problem with uncontrolled throttle surge when stopping. Started out happening once every 2 months and has degraded to once or twice a week. Dealer has run full diagnostics and road tests but cannot find any problem. Suspect bad computer because many things surge up at the same time (Speedometer, tack, gauges). Without foot on brake, surge would slam truck into whatever is in front of vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Ford Ford Truck have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (6 reports), followed by tires (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 50,000 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.