Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Ford F-150 has 19 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,235 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #11V385000 FUEL TANK STRAP CORROSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E050000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMPS/MISSING AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E067000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E064000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E060000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E056000 FUEL LEAK/FIRE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E052000 FMVSS 108/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING VISIBILITY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E023000 FMVSS 108/HEADLAMP/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V388000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V227001 FORD/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V095000 FORD/FRONT BRAKE HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V082000 FORD/AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V396000 FORD/FMVSS 225/CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V348000 FORD/SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 234 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 180 complaints
- Electrical System 137 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 114 complaints
- Seats 86 complaints
- Seat Belts 78 complaints
Of the 1,235 complaints on file, 91 report a crash and 248 a fire; across all 1,235 complaints, owners report 87 injuries and 7 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,500–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Ford F-150 exhibits reliability issues, primarily related to engine, speed control, and fuel system problems, backed by substantial owner complaints and recalls focused on fuel system and lighting. These frequent concerns drive the rating down.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | common |
| fuel system | 120,000–160,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| speed control | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$600 | occasional |
| electrical system | 100,000–140,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | occasional |
| headlights | 80,000–120,000 miles | $200–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change at 60,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 10,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement at 100,000 miles
- Cooling system flush at 120,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine overheating or coolant leaks
- Unusual engine vibrations
- Difficulty accelerating
- Squealing noises from brakes
- Inoperative speed control
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.