2001 Ford Ford Truck
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.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2001: 20 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 0 |
| 1981 | 0 |
| 1982 | 0 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 18 |
| 1997 | 34 |
| 1998 | 25 |
| 1999 | 33 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 37 |
| 2003 | 12 |
Known problem areas
Only 20 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Engine and engine cooling
6 of 20 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-01-17
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, 2002-08-23
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, 2001-02-12
Tires rotating on rim. Tires moved 90 degrees on rim causing tires to become unbalanced( DOT number: tire size: 15 )
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-08-24
Vehicle speed control
3 of 20 total reports mention: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control and accelerator pedal.
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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, 2005-09-08
Steering
2 of 20 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing linkages.
Electrical system
2 of 20 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing front underhood.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Ford Ford Truck — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.
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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 30% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.