2001 Ford Supercrew
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.
- Complaints
- 36
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
25% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 36 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 36 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
25% · 9 reportsMost commonly citing engine.
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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, 2012-04-19
Vehicle speed control
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing cruise control.
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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, 2016-01-19
Seats
14% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing mid/rear assembly and head restraint.
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Rear end collision. My children were in the rear seat of a F150 Ford Supercrew when we were rearended. Both the children struck their heads on the rear window glass. They had minor neck sprains and discomfort.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-25
Have not had an incident as of yet, but am concerned about rear seat passengers head hitting the back glass in the event of a rear end collision.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-27
Rear seats do not have headrests. In the event of an accident, the rear passengers heads would slam against the rear window. Ford now has rear headrests in there current model.
NHTSA ODI report, 2000-11-27
Electrical system
11% · 4 reportsMost commonly citing fuses and circuit breakers and front underhood.
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I had a Ford F-150 Supercrew 2001 that went up in flames in my garage while parked and has not ran for 15-30 minutes. I lost both vehicles in the garage along with the contents in the garage.
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-03-10
Service brakes
6% · 2 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
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2005-02-08Vehicle speed control05V017000 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…
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2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Ford Supercrew — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Seats: 5 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V017000 · Vehicle speed control
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, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Supercrew have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.