2001 Ford F-150: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Jan 8, 2021 · Brakes · MS

Tl* the contact's boyfriend owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, she could hear an abnormal grinding sound coming from the vehicle, without warning. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that one of the brake brackets had loosened and damaged the rear driver's side tire. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the brake pads were replaced however, the failure recurred soon after the repair. The contact took the vehicle to another independent mechanic where the failure was linked to the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v095000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and informed her to contact the manufacturer. The contact took the vehicle to mac haik ford (10333 katy fwy, houston, tx 77024) and was informed that the vehicle was not under recall, and provided the contact with an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 12, 2011 · Fuel system · 98,890 miles · PA

On 11/11/11 I was driving home from work in my 2001 ford f150 and was approximately 1 and a half blocks from my house when I hit a pothole and heard a loud bang and then some metal grinding or dragging which I initially thought was my exhaust the way it sounded, so I stopped the truck and looked underneath. This is when I realized the magnitude of the situation, a strap that holds my gas tank in place had broken off from what appears to be rusted and the gas tank was hanging by one strap . At this time I was about 100 feet from my house so I had my son come out and I pushed the vehicle to in front of my house. The tank is grinding on something when you move the vehicle or when turning the vehicle.

Filed Jun 10, 2011 · Fuel system · 146,996 miles · MI

The gas tank strap on my 2001 ford f150 lariat supercrew has rusted completely through and broke, making the gas tank loose and unstable. If I would not have heard the squeak of the loose tank that I thought was my spare tire, I would have eventually lost my tank which could have resulted in a fire or injury. I think the strap should be made of a material that is not so susceptible to the elements.

Filed Mar 10, 2009 · Transmission · 138,500 miles · TX

Rear axle assembly failure, grinding noise that stops upon deceleration, ford issued tsb 05-23-3 regarding this behavior. I observe many complaints from the public via the internet related to similar experiences. It is too widespread. I have never lost a rear end to mechanical failure. I am 54 years old. Ford dealership refuses to warranty the repair.

Filed Dec 26, 2003 · Brakes · 38,000 miles · MA

At 39,000 mi ,front rotor became warped, replaced. At 43,000 mi grinding noise coming from rt front wheel after several minutes of use in city traffic. Mechanic could not find anything wrong.

Filed Oct 14, 2003 · Brakes · 50,100 miles · MA

While driving a grinding noise was heard. Dealer found that rotors were defective and had to be replaced.

Filed Sep 15, 2003 · Electrical · WI

Starter on f-150 sometimes "grinds" as if engine is running when first starting engine. Happens speratically. Once every two to three months. More often during colder weather.

Filed Jul 1, 2002 · Transmission · CA

A scraping sound from the right rear was noticed at 31,000 miles. Informed dealer of noise, sounded like brakes scrapping. Dealer said brakes were fine. 51,000 miles noise turned into a wining sound. Dealer said it was a non-related sound. Ford refused to honor warranty for mis-diagnois during warranty period. Dealer did not give any further advise nor recommendations at 31,000 miles. Ford said a wheel bearing check was not done at 30,000 miles. Dealer tech said axel was out of factory tollerance was cause. Repair cost was $3,500.00. I did not know what made the noise , I was describing the noise as possible brakes, but now ford says that is what I asked them only to look at. That is not true, I said it is making a noise , sounds like the brakes, they should have drove it rather than just looking at the brakes. They said it was fine then, now they say I should have brought it back if the noise was still there. I did not as they said it was ok. When it started grinding , I then brought it back. I was lucky it did not lock up and cause an accident.

Filed Jun 18, 2002 · Suspension, Tires · AL

From acceleration of 25-50 MPH, a severe vibration would occur in front of vehicle. At 70 MPH or more rear end would vibrate severely along with a roaring and grinding sound. Vehicle been to the dealer four times, dealer was unable to locate cause of problem. *ak the vibration is extreme to the point that consumer is afraid to ride in the vehicle. The popping sound in the drivers seat feels like the seat is trying to move forward out of the locked position. When consumer purchased the vehicle the vehicle had a noise underneath. It was told to consumer that it was being repaired with a new muffler that had been ordered. At the time the muffler was being repaired the vibration also was worked on. The work did not correct the vibration problem. A service man test drove the vehicle with the consumer and again the vibration presented itself. Four new tires were installed but this didn't solve the problem.