2001 Ford F-150: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Jun 19, 2017 · Lights · 90,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the low beam headlights went out and then illuminated again after a few seconds. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the same failure occurred twice previously. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2013 · Body · 59,900 miles · NC

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.

Filed Apr 10, 2012 · Lights · 43,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the headlights stopped illuminating whenever the turn signals were activated. The failure occurred when using both the lowbeam and highbeam headlights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the turn signals needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 43,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2011 · Driver assistance · 45,000 miles · FL

After owning the new vehicle from 2001 until 2003, the vehicle ran perfect. However, after that time I noticed a serious problem with the vehicle "loping" while sitting idle at stop lights/stop signs with it in drive with the headlights and AC on. Even though I turn the lights and AC off and try it, the problem still occurs. I have taken it in to a ford dealerships, they charged me over $100 for replacing a sensor, which did not correct the problem. I took it back and they stated they could not find the problem unless they could hook up the test equipment and observe the readings while driving down the road. Finding this answer unacceptable, I took it to another dealership that basically told me the same thing. To this day, it's still loping at intersections. Now, I have to put it in neutral when I arrive at an stop light to stop the "loping." it's pretty sad when the mechanics at ford aren't able to fix the problem, or the corporate office blows you off and "sticks by their dealerships" instead of assisting their customers (now ex-customers).

Filed Jul 22, 2011 · Lights · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. The contact stated that the amber lights were completely defective. The dealer and manufacturer advised the contact of the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06e023000 (exterior lighting:headlights) but the contacts VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 193,000.

Filed Jan 31, 2010 · Airbags · 138,644 miles · CA · crash

I had just turned right. When I looked up I saw 4 head lights. The car that hit me was passing in a double yellow line section of the road marked for 45 MPH. We had a head-on collision where my airbags did not deploy, his did.

Filed Oct 24, 2006 · Electrical · 48,578 miles · CA

I went fishing one early morning and I stopped for gas and noticed that my lights would not turn off. I normally keep the switch in the auto-detect mode. I switched to off and they still would not turn off. After getting to the dock, I turned off the motor and locked it. My f-150's headlights would not turn off and would blink on and off. The switch would not work, nor did locking the vehicle turn off the lights. I expected the battery saver would activate to turn off the exterior lamps. It also failed. The battery died and I had to be towed into the dealer. Dealer states it was a wiring harness (#12, #160 and #161) that shorted a relay and killed the battery. The parts were not covered under warranty. Parts and labor were $612.

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Acceleration, Brakes · 35,000 miles · WV

Take a look a my vehicle history, I baby my truck - never used off-road. I have replaced several items that I feel should have been fixed by ford. I had to buy a warranty that cover most of the stuff. Some parts with defects that were replaced. Most replaced at 40,000-80,000 miles 1.) transmission completely replaced 2.) rearend replaced 3.) I'm on my third set of all 4 ball joints 4.) tie rods, tie rod ends (replaced twice now) 5.) coil 6.) headlight housing (3-4 times) 7.) brakes, numerous things worked on and replaced dealership was never able to stop the thumping noise that is still there, said it was normal (not) 8.) idler arm (replaced twice) 9.) sunroof switch replaced twice, reported loud bang when opening. A&b kia said it was normal - no, now it is completely broke and will barely open and have to force closed. 10.) sideview mirrors vibrated 11.) ABS sensor replaced 12.) keyless entry replaced 13.) steering bearings replaced 14.) back bumper is rusting these are just some of the things I can remember right off hand. I've got all receipts. I take care of this truck - wash and wax once a week by hand (unless really bad weather) then I just take it to the car wash automatic or actual people washing. Keep inside just as nice. If you want to check out a vehicle for safety/recall information you should start with mine.

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Lights · VA

When driving at night and without warning headlights shut off, causing driver to pull off the street.

Filed Oct 21, 2002 · Lights · TN

The fog lights are all cracking, due to design. They are full of water and may short out my head lights . Dt