Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2001 Ford F-150 has 138 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.
138
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned ... |
| Aug 17, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driv... |
| Apr 4, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,SERVICE BRAKES | WE PURCHASED OUR 2001 F150 SUPERCREW USED. I AM A MECHANIC, SO THE FIRST THING I DO WHEN BUYING A US... |
| May 9, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL N... |
| Sep 20, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | ALL I KNOW IS I WAS AT A NEIGHBORS FOR AROUND 1 1/2 HOURS AND WE HEAR A LOUD BOOM. WE RAN OUT SIDE ... |
| Aug 11, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. WHILE REVERSING, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE POLE W... |
| Jun 13, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TURN SIGNAL ARE NOW SPORADIC. UPON INVESTIGATING I FOUND THAT WHEN THE TILT IS ENGAGED AND LOWERED T... |
| May 20, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AUTO THEFT SENSOR ILLUMINATED SE... |
| Apr 7, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE TRUCK WAS PARKED OUT FRONT OF MY HOUSE ON THE STREET AND IT CAUGHT FIRE. |
| Oct 22, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE F... |
| Jul 17, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,ENGINE | I PARKED, WALKED INSIDE...MOMENTS LATER THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE.. *TR |
| Jun 22, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE WAS NOT IN USE- PARKED AND NOT ON SMOKE AND FIRE CAME FROM UNDER HOOD THE WIRING MELTED CA... |
| May 30, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2001 F150 XLT 4.2 V6 ELECTRONICAL CONTROL MODULE (ECM) SHORTED OUT CAUSING MALFUNCTION TO MY LIGHTS ... |
| Apr 11, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND OCCUPIED, THE VEHIC... |
| Feb 5, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | I KEEP HAVING MAJOR ISSUES WITH MY TRUCK EJECTING SPARK PLUGS FROM THE ENGINE WHICH IS BREAKING NOT ... |
| Jan 30, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BECAME ENG... |
| Nov 4, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | 2001 FORD F150 WAS SITTING OUT IN DRIVEWAY OF OWNER'S HOME. HE HAD BEEN HOME APPROX 1/2 HOURS WHEN ... |
| Sep 21, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE | CAR WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR AROUND 30 -45 MINUTES THEN JUST SET FIRE. *TR |
| Sep 3, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | REAR LIGHTS, INCLUDING BRAKE, TURN SIGNALS, AND HAZARD LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. THIS ISSUE CAN BE FOU... |
| Jun 26, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | AS I WAS LEAVING A STOP SIGN, I ACCELERATED AND A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF IT'S HOLE AND WILL NOT GO ... |