Brakes complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford F-150 has 65 NHTSA brakes complaints and 1 brakes-related recall.
65
Complaints
1
Recalls
9
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WAS DAMAGED DURING FINAL ASSEMBLY.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2020 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT'S BOYFRIEND OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS... |
| Nov 23, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED. NO BRAKE PEDAL. CRUISE CONTROL RELEASE ON MASTER CYLINDER BROKE OPEN. LU... |
| Jul 22, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 48 MPH, WHILE THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, T... |
| May 24, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKE SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE, BURN MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR AND WIRES |
| Jan 1, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHI... |
| Jan 27, 2016 | SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED... |
| Aug 5, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | BRAKES LINES ARE RUSTING AWAY. |
| Jan 3, 2014 | SERVICE BRAKES | INTERMITTENT FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM INDICATED BY ABS WARNING LIGHT. OBD ERROR CODE C1185 - ABS POWER ... |
| Oct 17, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | TRUCK STARTING PULLING BADLY TO RIGHT, LOSS OF POWER, SPEED AND SMOKE COMING FROM THE RIGHT FRONT WH... |
| Apr 24, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES | THE BRAKE LINE RUNNING FRONT TO BACK BURST DUE TO RUST DAMAGE AS I STARTED TO BACK OUT OF A PARKING ... |
| Apr 1, 2012 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH THE CONTACT DEPRESSED TH... |
| Dec 18, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | I HAVE A 2001 FORD F-150 THAT I WAS USING TO DROP MY SON OFF AT HIS FRIEND'S HOUSE. ON THE WAY HOM... |
| Sep 17, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | WHILE RETURNING HOME, TOWING 25' PONTOON BOAT, APPROACHING DRIVEWAY WHEN BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR, ... |
| Sep 2, 2011 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | FOR A LONG TIME WE HAD ISSUES WITH THE BRAKES EVEN AFTER GETTING NEW ONES,ABOUT 3 WKS BEFORE THE FIR... |
| Apr 3, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | RE: 2001 FORD F150 2WD, BOTTOM BOLT HOLDING LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER TO SPINDLE ASSEMBLY FELL OUT. ... |
| Mar 27, 2010 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL - THE DRIVER OWNS A 2001 FORD F150 SUPER CREW. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARK AND UNOCCUPIED THE VEH... |
| Aug 31, 2006 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE APPLYING BRAKE PRESSURE AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN INCREASED STO... |
| Jul 28, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1.LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID, TOUGH TO BRAKE, BRAKE LIGHT WENT ON 2. ABS MODULE CORRODED 3. ABS MODULE RE... |
| May 20, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | POWER BRAKES FAILED (ABS UNIT), PEDAL IS VERY SOFT AND LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS TO SLOW/STOP VEH... |
| Mar 14, 2005 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS | CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S ... |