MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford Ford Truck

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2001 Ford Ford Truck
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:39:33.174Z

Only 20 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 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Ford Truck Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1983: 1 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 2 complaints 1986: 2 complaints 1986 1987: 2 complaints 1988: 7 complaints 1989: 6 complaints 1989 1990: 8 complaints 1991: 9 complaints 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 15 complaints 1995: 21 complaints 1995 1996: 18 complaints 1997: 34 complaints 1998: 25 complaints 1998 1999: 33 complaints 2000: 25 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 37 complaints 2003: 12 complaints 2003
2001: 20 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19831
19841
19852
19862
19872
19887
19896
19908
19919
199210
19937
199415
199521
199618
199734
199825
199933
200025
200120
200237
200312

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 20 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

3 of 20 total reports mention: tires.

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GRABBER AW; TIRE SIZE P27560R17; TIRE HAS VIBRATIONS AND WAS TAKEN TO A BALANCE MECHANIC. TIRE CANNOT BE REBALANCED, QUESTIONED IF ONE OF THE LAYERS WERE OUT OF TREAD. *AK THE VIBRATION HAPPENED AT 65 MPH AND CANNOT BE BALANCED OUT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020823

TIRES DID NOT FAIL, BUT VIBRATE AT A RESONANT SPEED ON HIGHWAY. THIS SPEED VARIES WITH LOADING OF VEHICLE. THE HIGHER THE LOADING, THE HIGHER THE SPEED AT WHICH THEY VIBRATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20010212

TIRES ROTATING ON RIM. TIRES MOVED 90 DEGREES ON RIM CAUSING TIRES TO BECOME UNBALANCED( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 15 )

NHTSA ODI report, 20000824

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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UPON STARTING ENGINE TO WARM UP A MAJOR KNOCKING NOISE CAME FROM LIFTER/VALVE AREA AND ENGINE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER/ I STOPPED ENGINE CONTACTED DEALER SVC DEPT. AND HAD TRUCK TOWED TO WADE FORD BUFORD GA. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010117

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 20 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

FIRE INJURY
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I WAS IN A 2001 FORD ESCAPE THAT CAUGHT ON FIRE ON AUGUST 20, 2005. THE TRUCK BEGAN SMOKING AND ALL OF THE CHECK ENGINE, OIL LIGHTS CAME ON. THEN THE TRUCK STARTING SHUTTING DOWN. THIS WHOLE TIME I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF THE HIGHWAY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20050908

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 20 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20041022 — RQ (closed 20050217)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford Ford Truck 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 Ford Truck?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Ford Truck have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.