There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Lariat, but owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Ford Lariat problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Seats | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 2
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Drum — 1
- Structure › Body — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 119,000 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 Lariat complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · at 119,000 miles · reported Aug 11, 2014
My 2001 ford f-150 pickup truck caught fire last night at 5pm on sunday, august 10th, 2014. We had only driven it one mile that day to our church, had parked it at about 4:45pm and went into church. Before 5pm we were notified to come outside. I went out to discover that my truck was on fire. A policewoman was there before me, probably from the detail that directs church traffic. She prevented me (Anyone) from approaching the vehicle. She told me she had alerted the fire department. There were explosions when the tires popped and, I assume, the when air conditioner vented its gas. Shortly…
Electrical System · at 120,000 miles · reported May 2, 2012
Traveling aprox. 65 MPH on cruise control when the odometer went blank followed by the radio and the compass & oa temp fading to black. A few minutes later the battery gauge dropped to zero a minute after that all the other gauges (Speedometer,tachometer,water temp, oil ) went to zero like the ignition was turned off and was not moving. The cruise dropped out engine still running pressing the accelerator the engine started to bog then all the instruments came back on and reading normal. This happened about 6 times in 200 mile trip.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 167,441 miles · reported Sep 8, 2011
We started up the truck, smelled smoke and we turned the vehicle off. Open the hood and we saw the master brake cylinder on fire, we quickly put it out with water.
Latches/Locks/Linkages · at 70,000 miles · reported Aug 24, 2011
Despite particularly good care for my ford f-150 lariat, including cleaning and waxing by hand with no harsh chemicals, the roof on the cab is defective. Instead of it being a flat, even surface where water can roll off, the roof top has several channels that end up collecting water. Over the years this has LED to bubbling of the paint and ultimately rust so severe several of the channels are now perforated (Have hole in them) allowing water to seep into the cab and flood the floor of the truck. Bubbling of paint and other areas of rust spots have also appeared leading me to believe the paint…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · reported Aug 11, 2005
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 ford f150 lariat. Since purchasing the V brakes were replaced six times. Currently, the brakes have to be changed again. Had lifetime pads put on, drums turned,and new pads again. The drums warped after they were replaced once before. The contact insists that there has to be something other than the brakes causing them to go bad. Most mileage on the truck was highway mileage and he did not drive the truck hard.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Ford Lariat have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Ford Lariat 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 Lariat?
Owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most often (5 reports), followed by tires (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 119,000 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.