2001 Ford F-150 Problems and Repair Histories
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Ford F-150 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2001 | Ford F-150 | 28 F-150s, 7.9 months of data per F-150, average 136800 miles 55 |
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2001 Ford F-150
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| Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 48000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 49000 | 400 | Brakes and rotors. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2010 | 130000 | 0 | Left front speaker had stopped working. Automatic door locks were slow, and sometimes required pressing multiple times to unlock. |
| Ford F-150 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 110000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 111000 | 300 | replaced failed coil pack and spark plugs. |
| Feb | 2011 | 105000 | 260 | rear window seal failed. |
2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | 72540 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2010 | 97960 | 600 | Changed left hand side exhaust manifold and exhaust pipe. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 116000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 124300 | 180 | Bad alternator. Replaced the alternator and belt. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 128000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2010 | 131000 | 350 | Wheel bearing on passenger side shot. Had to replace spindle, bearings, rotor, upper ball joint. |
| Jun | 2011 | 137000 | 168 | Told compressor was going, when all the truck required was some r134. |
| Dec | 2011 | 141000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 152000 | 250 | The slider bar that connects the igniton tumbler to the ignition switch broke with thw switch in the on postition and the PATs was activated. |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 151000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 159000 | 120 | Heater core began leaking, replaced myself. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 130000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2008 | 140000 | 225 | Throttle body and fuel injector clogged, cleaned out and replaced idle air control valve. |
| Mar | 2010 | 175000 | 1500 | Alternator failed. Alternator, battery and belt had to be eplaced. Sensor in the emissions system failed and had to be replaced at a cost of $350. Brake pads were also replaced. Replaced lower ball joints, which were in really bad shape. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2005 | 306 | Issue with starting system. Reset computer to resolve issue | |
| Jul | 2011 | 140000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2011 | 265 | Ball joints and other front-end work, plus alignment afterwards. Mechanic said is typical for these trucks. Replace spark plug coil that failed; truck started running rough; pretty obvious not all cylinders were firing. | |
| Mar | 2012 | 116000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2011 | 57000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 58000 | 800 | Had to replace the AC Lines and Compressor! |
| Jan | 2012 | 63500 | 150 | leaking brake line. Replaced 2 brake lines, hose assy for right rear caliper |
| Apr | 2012 | 66000 | 150 | Leaking transmission fluid. R&R trans cooler lines (3), trans. bypass line, oil pan, filter |
| Jul | 2012 | 69000 | 75 | Engine misfiring, check engine light on, code was P0303. |
| Sep | 2012 | 71000 | 410 | Replace muffler/exhaust pipe/tail pipe which had fallen off. |
| Mar | 2013 | 77000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 125000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 137000 | 398 | Fuel Pump replacement |
| Apr | 2012 | 139000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 39000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 39000 | 280 | The actuator for the door in the heating system didn't function and I had no heat. Was told it is a common problem. |
| Ford F-150 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 72000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 72300 | 800 | replace loose tie rods and stabilizers |
| Nov | 2012 | 74700 | 50 | power door locks are weak - will not open |
| Jan | 2013 | 75000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 91000 | 20 | Sway bar end connector bushings were worn out. Jacked the car up on either side and replaced by hand. Super simple. |
| Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 400 | repair actuators for automatic door locks; replaced gas tank filler neck which had developed a leak | |
| Sep | 2011 | 111000 | 350 | Bad fuel pump. Car could not be cranked due to no fuel being delivered |
| Mar | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
220-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in New York, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 112000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 112500 | 1300 | Clutch slave cylinder was leaking. Shop replaced slave cylinder and clutch kit. Driver side exhaust manifold leaking. Shop replaced manifold and EGR tube that attaches to the manifold. |
| Mar | 2013 | 113000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 123000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 126000 | 90 | Foghorn "hooting" noise coming from intake air control (IAC) valve. Cleaned IAC valve, didn't change. Then replaced IAC valve ($50 part) and problem went away. Burning smell coming from vents. Also noticed intermittently the lower air speeds (1-3) would not work. Found melted connector to blower motor resistor. Had to replace resistor ($20, autozone) and wire harness ($20, scrapyard). |
| Dec | 2011 | 129000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2010 | First odometer entry | ||
| Feb | 2010 | 325 | Replace clutch slave cylinder | |
| Mar | 2010 | 149000 | 325 | leaking clutch slave cylinder |
| Mar | 2013 | 174000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 101000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 129700 | 750 | Rear axle seal and bearing failed. Parts were replaced. |
| Apr | 2011 | 133000 | 500 | Another ball joint was replaced this time on the right side. |
| Oct | 2011 | 140000 | 800 | Idler pulley failed. Pulley and serpentine belt replaced |
| Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 186000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2011 | 186000 | 4500 | my Gauge cluster does not work. |
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 142000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 143000 | 300 | Replace idle solenoid |
| Feb | 2011 | 144000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 266 | Replace both lower ball joints $210, align front end 39.95, tax 16.25 | |
| May | 2011 | 20 | Loud noise from exhaust started suddenly. Head pipe had separated from the muffler due to corrosion and stress from vibration damper and its U-bolt. Modified the damper & added a new U-bolt, patched the gap with pipe wrap/clamp mechanism | |
| Dec | 2011 | 309 | Replaced front brake rotors, seals, bearings Replace left upper ball joint,right inner tie rod end. $308.80 net. Done while I waited. | |
| Jan | 2012 | 45 | Had been driving with a P0401 error code since about 2008. EGR valve failed basic vacuum test while idling. Many net comments say EGR almost never fails - they are WRONG. Corrected error after replacing clogged EGR with a new one. | |
| Dec | 2012 | 107000 | 0 | angles of lower radiator support bracket have rusted away, causing radiator to sag along with auto transmission fluid lines leaking and sagging of A/C radiator. Mechanic said this is a well known problem with this model Ford truck |
2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2009 | 118000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2009 | 119000 | 700 | low beam out on drivers side. Cost $50+ to replace. What a ripoff. Was trying to get out of town for a trip next day but would have done it myself if I had known they were going to charge me $50 for a $10 repair. |
| Dec | 2009 | 122000 | 308 | catastrophic failure of 2 sensors while driving in driving rainstorm in rush hour traffic 50 mph. lost all power and odometer displayed dashes ------ Truck would crank, but not start. First time problem. Glad I was not in the desert! |
| Apr | 2010 | 129000 | 650 | Leaking front Rear Diff Seal. I've had a hum in the rear from 35-55MPH. Concerned about when I saw this leak, took it in. They found right rear seal also needed to be replaced. Replaced ALL 4 seals (front, L and R axles and R) Hum still exists. |
| Oct | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 77700 | 350 | Coil for cylinder 8 failed, so the engine was misfiring causing bad vibrations. |
| Mar | 2013 | 82000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 107000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 151000 | 800 | Initially replaced idler arm and lower ball joints (which had play), causing alignment & tire issues, but it's worse now, may need tie rod ends and/or upper ball joints. |
| Mar | 2013 | 161000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in British Columbia, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 165540 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 165540 | 1200 | Replaced bearing, tie rod ends resealed differential |
| May | 2013 | 177940 | 275 | Replaced driver side window actuator/motor |
| Ford F-150 in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2011 | 255000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 256300 | 500 | Cylinders misfiring, took a while to diagnose, ended up replacing all firing coils and spark plugs which seemed to solve the issue |
| Jul | 2012 | 262700 | 750 | hesitates / stutters under load / between 3rd & 4th gear; Multiple diagnosis n attempts to fix including replacing starting coils, fuel injector, spark plug. Issue narrowed down to ECM, repair not yet complete. |
| Aug | 2012 | 263300 | 50 | Driver window was stuck in the up position, constantly trying to close window, nearly burned out battery. Mechanic diagnosed issue and I did self-repair by cleaning out control pad. Works fine now. Squeaky belt, especially on cold start-up. Replaced idler pulley, squeak got worse but A/C got colder. |
| Dec | 2012 | 269000 | 0 | Replaced suspected starting coil before replacing whole computer and issue is 99% fixed! |
| Jan | 2013 | 270000 | 300 | Both differential components had either polluted or no lubrication. Failed seals is diagnosis. Thorough cleaning, Seal restorer and new fluid added. |
| Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 97000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2011 | 97000 | 320 | Connection to starter motor corroded causing no start. Replaced cable and starter due to sheared stud on starter solenoid. |
| Mar | 2011 | 97800 | 180 | Replaced rusted leaf spring shackles and rear shocks. |
| Aug | 2011 | 99700 | 2250 | Left and right rocker panel replaced due to rust. |
| Sep | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 73000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2009 | 80000 | 250 | Needed brake job. Needed new shocks. |
| Feb | 2012 | 104000 | 700 | replaced brake pads and rotors |
| Mar | 2013 | 111000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 159000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 167000 | 1400 | Remove and replace F control arms upper and lower, left and right & ball joints, wheel align |
| Oct | 2012 | 190000 | 500 | Truck would not start. Replaced original fuel pump. |
| Mar | 2013 | 195000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Hawaii, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 69000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 70000 | 0 | Brake light switch failure Power mirrors inoperative |
| Sep | 2008 | 72000 | 0 | Ordered part replaced. |
| Mar | 2012 | 79000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2001 Ford F-150 4-door
8-cylinder hybrid automatic 4WD
| Ford F-150 in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2010 | 161000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 163000 | 145 | Starter would not turn over so replaced the starter |
| Jan | 2012 | 173000 | 60 | Coil Pack |
2001 Ford F-150 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2008 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2009 | 109000 | 475 | Replaced all 4 ball joints due to one lower ball joint wearing out. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Ford F-150 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Ford in Oklahoma, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 120000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2008 | 125000 | 35 | Replaced 8 spark plugs. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2008 | 115000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2008 | 130000 | 500 | Upper ball joints worn and replaced. Camber/Caster kit added to adjust alignment. |
| Mar | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2001 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2008 | 67000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 75000 | 680 | Brake calipers were replaced, they froze and destroyed the rotors and pads. |
| Apr | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Ford F-150 in Venezuela | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2011 | 155000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2011 | 156240 | 500 | The inner left tie rod end was completly worn. All four of them where replaced. Also had to install eccentric bolts for the control arms so that the truck could get aligment |
| Jan | 2013 | 169240 | 200 | I was hearing a clunk sound coming from near the gas pedal every time i hit a speed bump. Same for the passenger side. Took out the carpet and the metal floor was cracked in the driver and passenger side. Had to weld it back together. |
| Mar | 2013 | 170500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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