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2001 Ford F-150
8 recall campaigns and 1,192 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2001 Ford F-150; the recalls concern fuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control and visibility.
The component named most often is engine and engine cooling: 170 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 116.8 per 1,000 across all 2001 model-year vehicles and against 82.8 per 1,000 for the Ford F-150 line as a whole.
That is more than the average of 566.8 complaints per model year across the 41 Ford F-150 model years on this register; 89 complaints reported a crash and 233 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2011 (136); the most recent in the file is dated 15 May 2019.
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation has opened 6 investigations naming this model year.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps which secure the tank to the vehicle.
Consequence: As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11s21
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 11S21).
Defect, as filed: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.
Consequence: A fire at the switch could occur.
Remedy: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the significant risk of fire. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 06v286)
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 05S28).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
Consequence: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. 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 ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 01S24).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford crown victoria built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. Lincoln navigators built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. Ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. Ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison plant from 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. Ford f-150 truck built at norfolk plant from 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; at ontario plant from 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; at kansas city plant from 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. Ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; and at cuautitlan plant from 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. Ford excursions built at kentucky plant from 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. Ford expeditions built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began july 25, 2001. 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 ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 01S21).
- 01V095000SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSReported 23 Mar 2001 · 670 units
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The left front brake hose was damaged during final assembly.
Consequence: If the hose is damaged, brake fluid could leak and stopping distances may be increased.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new left front brake hose assembly. Owner notification began march 20, 2001. 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 ford at 1-800-248-0186 or 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 01S11).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the driver air bag may not deploy as intended, potentially resulting in reduced occupant protection, or a burn injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a driver air bag module. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. 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 ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 01S10).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. The f150 sc owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. The taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 00L11).
Defect, as filed: Vehicle description: regular cab pickup trucks. The driver side seat belt retractor may not fully retract the belt.
Consequence: This could cause slack in the seat belt when worn, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant, in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side seat belt assembly.
Filed by FORD MOTOR COMPANY (manufacturer campaign 00S35).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2001 Ford F-150 (black) against all 2001 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2001 | F-150 line | All 2001 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 170 | 82.8 | 116.8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 124.1 | 70.8 | 44.4 |
| Electrical System | 96.1 | 80.8 | 98.8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 90.4 | 71.1 | 35.4 |
| Seats | 63.8 | 9.7 | 13.7 |
| Power Train | 54.5 | 101.8 | 93.1 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2001 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 237 | 170 | 82.8 | 116.8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 173 | 124.1 | 70.8 | 44.4 |
| Electrical System | 134 | 96.1 | 80.8 | 98.8 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 126 | 90.4 | 71.1 | 35.4 |
| Seats | 89 | 63.8 | 9.7 | 13.7 |
| Power Train | 76 | 54.5 | 101.8 | 93.1 |
| Seat Belts | 73 | 52.4 | 13.1 | 18.6 |
| Air Bags | 67 | 48.1 | 33.6 | 64.8 |
| Structure | 63 | 45.2 | 51.9 | 69.2 |
| Tires | 52 | 37.3 | 38.8 | 33.1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 | 37.3 | 54.6 | 87.2 |
| Suspension | 44 | 31.6 | 32.8 | 78.6 |
| Steering | 37 | 26.5 | 56.7 | 41.4 |
| Engine | 34 | 24.4 | 72 | 15.9 |
| Unknown or Other | 32 | 23 | 30.7 | 19.7 |
| Visibility | 24 | 17.2 | 64.1 | 35.9 |
| Wheels | 15 | 10.8 | 14 | 12.4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 | 9.3 | 22.1 | 6.8 |
| Equipment | 12 | 8.6 | 7.2 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 7.2 | 10 | 31.3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 8 | 5.7 | 6.4 | 11.8 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 5 | 36.8 | 18.2 |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1.4 | 3.6 | 6.8 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 2 | 1.4 | 19.7 | 1 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 4.4 |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 1 | 0.7 | 5.2 | 5 |
1,192 unique complaints, 1,394 component mentions; 86 injuries and 7 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
| Action | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Recall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA11006 | Engineering analysis | Fuel Tank Strap Failure Due to Corrosion | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | 4 May 2011 | 19 Aug 2011 | 11V385000 |
| PE10036 | Preliminary evaluation | Fuel Tank Strap Corrosion/Rust | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | 7 Sep 2010 | 23 May 2011 | — |
| DP05005 | Defect petition | SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD | engine and engine cooling:engine | 22 Sep 2005 | 4 Jan 2006 | — |
| EA05005 | Engineering analysis | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | electrical system | 22 Mar 2005 | 2 Aug 2006 | 05V388000 |
| EA05004 | Engineering analysis | FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | seat belts | 17 Feb 2005 | 6 Jul 2005 | — |
| RQ04011 | Recall query | FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | seat belts:front:buckle assembly | 22 Oct 2004 | 17 Feb 2005 | — |
Other Ford F-150 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1987 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1989 NHTSA | 0 | 12 | — |
| 1990 NHTSA | 0 | 17 | — |
| 1991 | 3 | 302 | 9,033,419 |
| 1992 | 3 | 470 | 2,156,791 |
| 1993 | 7 | 577 | 6,438,180 |
| 1994 | 6 | 668 | 5,741,613 |
| 1995 | 2 | 620 | 4,531,000 |
| 1996 | 2 | 315 | 4,634,770 |
| 1997 | 14 | 2,742 | 9,402,062 |
| 1998 | 8 | 1,371 | 8,258,137 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1,038 | 5,640,333 |
| 2000 | 6 | 1,050 | 7,570,425 |
| 2001 | 8 | 1,192 | 8,579,768 |
| 2002 | 2 | 787 | 5,600,000 |
| 2003 | 4 | 389 | 4,855,884 |
| 2004 | 5 | 1,974 | 6,027,060 |
| 2005 | 3 | 1,035 | 2,142,116 |
| 2006 | 4 | 521 | 2,342,058 |
| 2007 | 2 | 437 | 416 |
| 2008 | 1 | 307 | 213 |
| 2009 | 2 | 277 | 289,681 |
| 2010 | 1 | 677 | 280,946 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1,548 | 1,465,982 |
| 2012 | 4 | 1,209 | 1,427,233 |
| 2013 | 3 | 1,473 | 1,595,920 |
| 2014 | 8 | 566 | 1,327,762 |
| 2015 | 13 | 628 | 5,137,616 |
| 2016 | 13 | 574 | 5,473,811 |
| 2017 | 17 | 197 | 5,424,650 |
| 2018 | 18 | 255 | 3,799,441 |
| 2019 | 9 | 8 | 1,823,432 |
| 2020 | 11 | 0 | 2,589,035 |
| 2021 | 29 | 0 | 10,684,336 |
| 2022 | 23 | 0 | 8,908,290 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 7,038,115 |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | 5,824,204 |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | 5,393,797 |
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | 4,605,427 |
| 2027 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 223,472 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Ford F-150 model years · Ford: 201 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-150 have?
8 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 11V385000, was reported to NHTSA on 29 Jul 2011 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting. Across all model years the Ford F-150 line has 169 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2001 Ford F-150?
NHTSA's investigation file lists 6 actions naming this model year; the table above shows each action's opening and closing dates. An action with no closing date was still open when the file was produced.
What component do owners of the 2001 Ford F-150 complain about most?
Engine and Engine Cooling: 237 of 1394 component mentions (170 per 1,000). Next is vehicle speed control with 173. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.