Door release handles on both rear doors failed to open within a month apart which would have trapped the rear seat passengers. The cable and latch assemblies had to be replaced.
2001 Ford F-150 body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact inadvertently tried to open the door to the rear driver side of the vehicle, but the door would not open. The contact stated that this was a recurring failure. The dealer diagnosed that the door upper locking system need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 10/31/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving at 45 MPH, the contact heard a noise and noticed that the spare tire separated from underneath the vehicle. Upon further inspection, the contact noticed that the carrier cable that holds the spare tire fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,787.
I parked, walked inside...moments later the truck was on fire..
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. After inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the fuel pump strap and frame were corroded. Also, the contact observed that the fuel pump was detached and leaking fuel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign number: 11v385000 (fuel system, gasoline), but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 171,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the frame between the cab and the box became rusted due to corrosion build up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced however, the part needed for the repair was discontinued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.
Woke up this morning to a couple of loud "booms". My husband went to check it out and discovered his truck (which we just purchased in may) was on fire. The fire destroyed the truck, melted the siding on our house and garage, and even cracked three of our neighbor's windows. We are so grateful the firefighters arrived when they did or this fire would've kept burning our house. The truck hadn't moved since last night...don't know what happened but we will not be purchasing a ford again.
Severe corrosion issues.
I was driving northbound on I-95 when the driver of an adjacent vehicle alerted me that there was fire shooting out from the area of the fuel filler door. I immediately pulled over onto the highway median and jumped out. The truck was engulfed in flames, and the cab was on fire. I burned myself on the melting steering wheel and was singed by melting plastic.
While driving down the interstate, the vehicle caught on fire. Everything under the hood was destroyed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the instrument panel lighting and headlights would not illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that water was entering the vehicle through the a-piller and was leaking onto the ECM. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 59,900.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the rocker panel was severely rusted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
The contact owns 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a thumping noise when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic to be inspected where the failure was located at the metal frame lower core support for the radiator, which was severely corroded. The frame was also corroded and would require repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also stated that the steel tubes for the brake lines were recently replaced due to corrosion. The radiator metal frame lower core support was not replaced. The failure and current mileage was 82,000. Kmj updated 07/16/13
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that when driving at various speeds, attempting a turn or traveling over a road bump, the vehicle would sporadically emit a metal-to-metal dragging noise. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the support for the radiator was fractured, causing the radiator to sway while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed the diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileage was 201,000. Updated 07/23/13
At approximately 50+ MPH the front of the car shakes. This has been going on for almost over an year. I took it to the dealership, said nothing is wrong. It starts to shake so bad that you have to let up on the accelerator and almost stop, before you feel safe enough to continue on. Shaking is the worse for the first 3 miles at the start of the day but never seems to completely goes away.
The frame is starting to rust out on my 2001 f150. Why is their not a recall. I know that I can,t be the only one with this problem. Toyota is replacing some of their frame that are rusting out.
Car was sitting in driveway for around 30 -45 minutes then just set fire.
Its not what happened its what may happen soon the rust is so bad in the rear I cant even put a trailer hitch on and the rear shackles that hold the leaf springs on are about to break off theres so much rust im very concerned.
The radiator support bracket beneath the radiator rusted through leaving the radiator with virtually no support. The support bracket had to be replaced and welded in place...
I strongly feel that the frame and cross members rust and rot issues of the 2001 ford f150's needs to be addressed. This is a major safety issue. I am really upset and with my 2001 f150 frame and other underbody parts. A frame that is 11 years old should not be so rusted out. I have done some research on the internet and have seen alot of issues of other owners with this complaint. I have had older trucks and cars and have never seen a frame in this kind of rust and rot condition at all. I would like to know what can be done with this issue before someone's 2001 ford f150 literally breaks in half while driving down the interstate/highway or even in a school zone. I strongly feel that the last component to fall apart on any vehicle or to be a safety issue is the frame. Trucks are meant to pull campers and trailers which are heavy loads and the last thing you want to have happen is the frame on that vehicle to break away and kill the driver or other drivers on the road. I feel that it take someone to die before any action is taken on vehicle safety issues, thus im trying to prevent. I am willing to take my 2001 f150 to be inspected on this issue to a the federal safety agency site or a member can come to me. Please help with this ford f150 issue and create a recall before its to late and someone is seriously injured or killed. Please respond back to me as soon as possible. Thanks
The truck started on fire while sitting in the driveway hours after being parked. By the time we realized it was on fire, it was totally out of control and the truck well beyond saving. It burned so hot it melted the tires, the siding of the house and destroyed part of a privacy fence. We kept water on the fire until it went out about an hour and a half later. The fire started under the hood and the whole front of the truck is almost unrecognizable. The owner ( [xxx] ) is an auto mechanic and has been for forty plus years. We run an auto repair business. We had heard vague things about fords and fires but did not look into it until after the incident. We purchased the truck this winter and never got any recall notices for the cruise control switch problem. The prior owner says he did not either. We have not yet contacted ford because of reading all the horror stories of how they refuse responsibility. We had liability insurance only. The anger is letting up a bit and the shock has worn off and now we are figuring out the next step. Reporting the incident to you seems to be it. I will contact ford on monday. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH and heard a loud, abnormal noise outside of the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled over and noticed that the spare tire that was mounted under the truck had detached from the carriage as a result of a fractured cable. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated the vehicle rear frame and under body shield was corroded. The manufacturer was contacted, but denied assistance with repair. The vehicle has not repaired. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 110,000. The gas tank and fuel tank straps were replaced due to rust. Updated 11/04/11
My complaint is in regards to a ford f150 series truck. The undercarriage and all parts under the truck are rusting out. Brakes/rotors just replaced and dealership stated that the thumping noise was due to the brake falling off of the truck. This is a very big safety issue and when contacting ford, they stated that there was no recall and there was nothing that they could do about it. This is also along with the rusting of the doors and door frames and peeling paint issue that ford has yet to take care of customers for this known issue. When calling ford directly, they state they are very sorry, but yet they do nothing about it. Does someone need to die first before a recall is done like the issue with the cruise control deactivation switch that caused fires and an ederly woman and child were killed?
My wife was driving home from work last evening around 9:00 pm in our 2001 ford f-150 pickup truck when she heard a noise coming from under the truck. She stopped to investigate the source of the noise to find that the gas tank had fallen onto the road which put a hole in the tank which leaked out all the gasoline. The straps which support the tank had rusted out causing the tank to fall out. Thankfully she was not injured. Ford needs to address this issue before someone is killed.
2001 f-150 supercrew 4x4 lariat 5.4 triton 136000 miles. Great truck however the under side of this truck is literally rusting out from underneath. Rocker panels are gone, but a larger issue at this time is the fuel tank strap has rusted and broke. Pathetic rusting on this beautiful truck.
The fuel tank straps on my 2001 ford f150 are completely rusted. Other areas have also rusted out such as the radiator supports - radiator and shroud dropped out and are hitting against the engine fan. The pick-up bed of the truck is also rusting out. Updated 08/11/11 *bf the consumer stated when he inspected the straps, he found one of them completely covered in rust, but still in tact. Also, there was unusual rusting all over the underside of the vehicle. The entire lower radiator support was rotted out and the underside of the pick-up bed and other supports have major rust. Updated 08/12/11 the consumer stated when the support gave out the radiator and radiator shroud fell onto the fan that is mounted to the engine. Also, the ball joints and steering were wearing prematurely due to lack of grease fittings. Updated 08/30/11
Gas tank dropped, filled tank and then drove not even a mile and tank dropped, straps broke.
While driving my 2001 f-150 at approx 35 MPH, the gas tank suddenly fell off when both tank straps failed. Hoses and filler neck kept tank from totally separating from truck. Towed to garage and had both straps replaced. $272.91. Looks like a frequent problem after looking up on line. *tr updated 08/01/11 *bf both straps were broken when the consumer checked after pulling over. They appeared to have failed where they were made to bend to go around the tank edge. There was minor rusting mostly at the bends. The tank did impact the road, but was only slightly dented with no compromise to the tank itself. Updated 08/02/11
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud bang. Two days later, he noticed that the vehicle was sitting lower than usual. When he inspected, he noticed that the leaf spring from the rear suspension broke and pierced the floorboard. He also saw that the entire frame and suspension system were rusted. The vehicle was driven home and parked. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired by a mechanic. The current and failure mileages were approximately 182,000.
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