MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford F Series (light)

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2001 Ford F Series (light)
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:37:44.254Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2001: 10 complaints 2001 10 2002: 13 complaints
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 10 2002: 13 complaints 2002
1986: 1 complaint 1986 1987: 0 complaints 1987 1988: 6 complaints 1988 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1990 1991: 9 complaints 1991 1992: 9 complaints 1992 1993: 12 complaints 1993 1994: 16 complaints 1994 1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 15 complaints 1997 1998: 1 complaint 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 3 complaints 2000 2001: 10 complaints 2001 10 2002: 13 complaints 2002

2001: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19861
19870
19886
19896
19908
19919
19929
199312
199416
19951
19962
199715
19981
19996
20003
200110
200213

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.

Show complaint excerpts

On this date I was summoned to pick up my 2001 Ford svt f 150 pickup from mc gilvray Ford in athens, tx after replacement of my engine valve lash adjusters had been made in an attempt to stop right side engine ticking.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-29

Seat belts

2 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing front.

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While shifting about in the driver's seat to back up and look rearward to guide the vehicle in reverse, the driver's seat belt unexpectedly came unbuckled and began to retract.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-01-15

Service brakes

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Engine

1 of 10 total reports mentions: engine.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

2001 Ford F150 was sitting out in driveway of owner's home. He had been home approx 1/2 hours when owners vehicle was on fire coming from the engine compartment. No fire damage to the inside cab of owners vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-12-05

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

1 of 10 total reports mentions: electrical system.

FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  2. I
    2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  3. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Ford F Series (light) — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford F Series (light) reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F Series (light)?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F Series (light) have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.