On friday, september 17, 2010 the fuel tank on my 2001 ford f-150 truck broke free of the undercarriage and was dragged approximately 200 meters before I could safely stop the vehicle. At the time of the incident, I was traveling 60 MPH. Upon exiting the vehicle, I smelled strong gasoline fumes and observed gasoline running from underneath the truck. I moved away from the vehicle and called the fire department and a tow service. From a distance (approximately 150 feet) the gasoline tank was clearly resting on the road surface. Once help was on the scene, granular absorbent material was added to the gasoline which had spilled onto the road. The now empty gas tank was secured by rope to the truck undercarriage, revealing a large hole in the gas tank. Upon further investigation, it was noted that the straps holding the tank had broke. The truck was removed from the scene on a flat-bed truck. The total cost associated with the gas tank straps breaking is $841.00. *tr updated 08/01/11 *bf the strap failed where it attached to the truck frame. The strap ends appeared to be more worn than the strap body. Approximately, 22-34 gallons of fuel was spilled. Updated 08/02/11
2001 Ford F-150 body complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While traveling at speeds of 55 MPH, the hood suddenly flew open without warning or warrant. The contact further inspected the vehicle and found that the hood springs had fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by the dealer and there were no prior warnings. The current and failure mileages were 158,000.
Paint peeling off on body. White in color,never neglected, always washed, waxed etc. Well known and documented problem. Contacted ford many times and always get told they will do nothing because it is out of warranty. They then told me they have upgraded many things on their new trucks and should consider getting a new one. I doubt I will ever get another ford if they can mess up something as simple as paint. This is a ford defect and they should be forced to fix it. I have a car that is 10 years older than my ford and the paint looks better.
Paint is peeling off the roof of my truck. I wrote a letter to ford and they will not fix this even though they know this is a common problem with many of there vehicles.
2001 ford f-150: paint is peeling off the roof, hood, and tailgate areas. Two body shops advise that this is a known defect with the ford painting processes used for this year vehicle. Also experiencing interior rusting problems. Ford advises that they will not remedy this problem. I am the original purchaser of this vehicle. Vehicle has been well maintained. I have never experienced paint issues like this with any other vehicle.
2001 ford f150 super crew, the frame and cab completely rotten/rusted out 118,000 miles so (you know it started along time before)the rest of the truck looks like new. As is, the truck is not safe to be on the roads and will not pass state inspections. Any others like this?
Defective paint job. Paint is bubbling off of truck just when being sprayed with garden hose. Local ford dealer claims that it is not ford's problem. Cost is customer's responsibility.
I purchased a used 2001 ford f-150 crew cab february 2006 with 59k miles on it. Shortly thereafter the paint or clear coat on the hood, quarter panels, and doors started to crack. The cracking has continued to get worse. Before purchase the title was checked and this vehicle has never been in an accident. The paint from ford is defective and is well documented on the web. Ford customer service has been absolutely terrible.
Windshield leak on 2001 f150 has leaked into gem module and fuse box. Now in shop for second time ford dealer will now replace windshield and other electrical components. First trip to shop they said it was the battery. I paid for that and the towing charge. A bit of internet searching leads me to believe this is a well known and documented problem with ford trucks and suvs. Odi has looked into this before.
Dt*: the contact stated he is concerned about the design of the vehicle. The vehicle has four doors but only two door handles. The back doors cannot be opened without opening the front doors. If the vehicle was involved in a crash and the driver and/or front passenger were immobilized, the occupants in the back seat would not be able to exit the vehicle. Updated 3/9/2006 -
The bottom of the doors was rusted. Consumer contacted the dealer, and manufacturer. However, did nothing to assist the consumer. Consumer was told if the door got a hole in it then they will do something.
Problems with 2001 ford f150 tire equipment.*mr the new spare tire was removed from the undercarriage to used as a replacement for a front tire. When the tire was examined the consumer noticed several grooves about 3/8 of an inch deep had been rubbed into the sidewall of the spare. The tire agency did not recommend using the tire therefore the consumer kept the old front tire. The tire manufacturer was contacted and indicated that the grooves in the tire were cosmetic and that the tire was safe to use. The consumer believes there is a design flaw in the spare tire holder under the vehicle.
I had some warrant issues with ford motor corporation. Trim around windshield,faded grill and base not working on radio. The biggest problem has something to do with the AC and emissions. I turned on the AC and the truck started to run bad jerking and sputtering. Took it too ford and they replaced a sensor. This summer the first time I turn on my AC and the same problem this time its not covered by warranty. I haven't put 14k miles on the truck. Does emissions have some type of expectations set by the epa or dot. It cost $400. To get sensor replaced. I cant afford to replace a sensor ever summer I turn on my AC.
Consumer noticed that all four doors rusted. Dealer was very cooperative. Manufacturer's representative indicated that it was consumer's problem, not ford company's responsibility.
Paint started to show small cracking marks on hood, front fenders and roof.
Structure of 2001 f150. My late husband suffered massive head trama when the f150 he was driving was struck head on with an isuzu delivery truck. The truck burst into flames and continued to burn out of control. Iihs and dateline report the structure of the truck is unsafe and could result in massive head trama injuries.
This may be a moot point because the truck (2001 f-150 supercrew xlt 4wd) I had owned (traded it in for a 2003 ford supercrew which also exhibits very similar problems) had serious problems with the steering in addition to the driver seatbelt becoming disengaged while driving normally. I could not understand why the seatbelt would disengage all by itself. I even had witnesses to the fact. I asked for the service to address it; however, they could not duplicate the problem. This is serious as what are seatbelts for in the first place. Also had some problems with the paint cracking or spidering. Ford regional personnel from denver wanted to repaint the vehicle. However, they could not determine how it would be accomplished. This went on for over 4 months. That is one of the main reasons in addition to the steering problems described previously I had get rid of the problem supercrew I had purchased. *la rq04011.*pco owner granted permission to release info_
I am disappointed to find out the hood of my f150 ford super cab pickup is made of aluminum. My concern is the safety factor. Is it safe in a crash??
2001 f-150 harley edition super crew - "chromed" interior door handle on driver side came up at the seam, and cut a chunk of my pinky finger off. It was sharp as an exacto razor blade.
Outside driver's door has stress cracks located nearest to window door frame. Also, stress cracks have been there as long as 1 year. Consumer has notified manufacturer. Please provide more information.
Front grill is out of adjustment by 1 to 11/2 centimeters and does not align with hood, fenders, and lights.
Right rear fender was distorted, showing "ripples" in frame, while towing a load of 2,000 lbs. Consumer was told by dealership that distortion on fender was caused by impact of another vehicle, consumer claimed that vehicle has never been involved in an accident. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *please note, consumer stated that when vehicle traveled over 60 MPH, there was severe vibration coming from vehicle. Dealer said that vehicle needed a wheel alignment when it brand new. Consumer filed a complaint with ford: 1368510881.
While driving 30 MPH consumer had to swerve to left to avoid hitting a dog, he then swerved to right to get back on right side of road. Vehicle rolled over, extensive damage to vehicle.*ak
No headrest are very dangerous in a rear end collision
Consumer's husband was washing vehicle. Driver's side and passenger's side doors have raw material underneath the bottom of the doors. Her husband was cut by the raw material coming from the door. Also, bed liner doesn't fit. There are holes and spaces on the top of the liner, and a whole in the middle of the liner. If hauling anything inside of the liner it would run underneath the bed. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic installed a black jelly underneath the doors.
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