2001 Ford Supercrew

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2001 Ford Supercrew
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:57:56.658Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 36 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2001	36

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 14%

14% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 5 distinct reports on file.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 4 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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THE PLUG HAS BLOWN OUT FOR SOME REASON, I HAVE OWNED FORDS FOR 30 YEARS. AFTER DOING TALKING TO PEOPLE THE 5.4 ENGINE HAS THIS PROBLEM OF PLUGS BLOWING OUT. BOTH MY SONS AND NEPHEW HAVE FORD TRUCKS WITH THE 5.4 ENGINE AND ALL HAVE HAD BLOWN PLUGS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120419

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 8%

8% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 3 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

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WHEN APPROACHING A STOP, TRUCK ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN AND I AM FORCED TO STAND ON THE BRAKES TO STOP IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY A DOZEN TIMES OR MORE. SOMETIMES IT WILL BE A MONTH BEFORE ANOTHER INCIDENT. HAS HAPPENED IN REVERSE ALSO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160119

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 6%

6% of complaints: service brakes, hydraulic — 2 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20041022 — RQ (closed 20050217)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

R 20050208 — vehicle speed control

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Remedy: AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. AS SOON AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EARLY

Campaign 05V017000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20050217 — EA (closed 20050706)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford Supercrew — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 05V017000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford Supercrew 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 Supercrew?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 14% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Supercrew have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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