10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 1
Average Mileage:
66,300 miles

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problem #16

Dec 162006

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
I own a 2001 Ford F-150. On December 16,2006 it caught fire and is now considered a total loss by our insurance company. It has completely burned to the ground. Only the shell of the vehicle and the two flat rear tires are left. The insurance company at this time has not told me the reason this has happened. On Dec. 16th my fiance had driven it into town that morning and returned home and parked it in the yard next to our mobile home. He arrived back at home at about 9:30 am. He took another vehicle down to our neighbors house to do some work on it and about 2:00 pm someone else in our neighborhood came to get him saying his truck was on fire. The fire department said the fire did start in the engine compartment. As a result of the fire our siding on our house was melted and we had a motor home parked in front of it also that had some damage to it. If it was a windy day the flames would have reached the house and it would have burnt to the ground. We have not had any problems with the truck before this had happened. Now that this has happened I have heard of people talking about other truck fires and have found other incidents of this happening while doing research on the internet. This is how I found out about this site and I thought I should report our fire.

- Hernando, FL, USA

problem #15

Aug 202005

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,380 miles
I own a 2001 Ford F-150 with 82,000 miles on it and I have had problems with the spark plugs on the heads. There is no recall on the heads which I've read in many different websites this seems like a common problem that many 99-03 Ford F-150 owners are going through. Ford Motor Company needs to make a recall and fix this problem soon or else they will lose a lot of customers.

- Montebello, CA, USA

problem #14

Aug 052005

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
The odometer of a 2001 F150 Ford supercrew shows intermittently on the instrument cluster. The dealer wants to replace the cluster stating it is required by the state to see the odometer mileage and it may be tied into the vehicle anti-theft device. I was under the impression the the FMVSS had a requirement that the odometer should normally work for the life of the vehicle. Ford does have technical bullitins internally that show they know of the wire cracking problem on the clusters.

- Brighton, VA, USA

problem #13

Apr 012005

F-150 4WD 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Consumer of a 2001 Ford F150 wants recall notices sent to them instead of their neighbor ( the previous owner of the vehicle). The consumer was not recieving recall letters; recall campaign# 01V082000, 00V396000, 01V227001, 00V348000, 01V095000 and 01V258000.

- Holcombe, WI, USA

problem #12

Jan 012003

F-150

  • miles
Fax E-mail fm greg johnson (ky) the consumer was concerned of a potential health hazard to occupants in his vehicle in which they inhale white particles that come from the ventilation system.

- Fort Mitchell, KY, USA

problem #11

Oct 202001

F-150 8-cyl

  • miles
Fatal accident involving a 2001 Ford svt F-150 pickup. While driving the vehicle entered a curve to the right which resulted in the driver losing control of the vehicle. The vehicle continued to skid uncontrollably until it ran off to the right shoulder, struck a street sign before striking a driveway culvert and vaulting into the air. After the first contact with the ground the vehicle rolled over ejecting both occupants. Neither of the two occupants were wearing a seat belt. Speed may have been a factor in the accident. (nar)

- Union County, GA, USA

problem #10

Oct 012004

F-150

  • miles
Re: safety Ford F-150. The consumer wanted to thank the manufacturer for sending him a safety brochure.

- Colebrook, NH, USA

problem #9

Apr 192003

F-150 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,300 miles
Lost the plug on the number 3 cylinder on the passenger side. I own 2001 F-150 lightning. I have no mods. The vehicle has 24,300 miles.

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #8

Oct 152002

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I have a 2001, Ford, F-150 pickup. The vehicle has had steering trouble since it was new. It was in the shop in may of 2001 and no problem could be found. A second dealership reviewed my concerns and found the alignment was off. The toe in and toe out was properly adjusted. The cast and cambor was 5 degrees out and there was no adjustment available.

- Floyd, VA, USA

problem #7

Aug 152001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Engine service light comes on intermittently. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times. Airflow sensor was replaced, did not remedy the problem.

- Weslaco, TX, USA

problem #6

May 102001

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Engine check light illuminates and vehicle vibrates. Vehicle has been in dealer ship for repairs for 28 days.

- Spring Hill, LA, USA

problem #5

Apr 042001

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Floor mat on driverside is reversible, has a hook on one side. Consumer was driving at highway speed, pressed down hard on accelerator, and pedal got stuck wide open on hook of floor mat. Consumer had to turn ignition off to get vehicle to slow down.

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #4

Dec 052000

F-150 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for abov evehicle.

- Freeland, MI, USA

problem #3

Nov 302000

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Lomira, WI, USA

problem #2

Nov 212000

(reported on)

F-150 4WD

  • miles
N O summary listed for above vehicle.

- Anoka, MN, USA

problem #1

Nov 202000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Chula Vista, CA, USA