• July 29, 2011Fuel system

  Fuel tank strap corrosion

  NHTSA campaign 11V-385 · 1,100,000 vehicles potentially affected · Fuel system, gasoline

  The defect: Ford is recalling certain 1997 through 2003 model year ford f-150, 2004 model year ford f-150 heritage, 1997 through 1999 model year f-250 less than 8,500 lbs. Gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), and 2002 and 2003 lincoln blackwood vehicles manufactured from june 20, 1995, through august 4, 2004, originally sold, or currently registered in, connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Prolonged exposure to road deicing chemicals may cause severe corrosion of the fuel tank straps…

  The risk: As a result of the corrosion, one or both straps may fail allowing the fuel lines to separate from the tank, or in some cases, causing the tank to contact the ground. Either scenario may result in a fuel leak presenting a fire hazard.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners and instruct them to take their vehicles to a ford or lincoln dealer to have the fuel tank straps replaced with straps that have increased corrosion protection. Early in this campaign, if replacement straps are not available, dealers may install a cable support under the strap as an interim repair or a steel reinforcement over the existing strap as a permanent repair. Any repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on september 16, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign…

• September 7, 2005Speed control

  Speed control deactivation switch

  NHTSA campaign 05V-388 · 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected · Vehicle speed control

  The defect: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with speed control, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat, smoke, or burn.

  The risk: A fire at the switch could occur.

  The remedy: By letter dated september 12, 2005, owners were instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected. Owners who have had their speed control deactivated are being notified that parts will be available and advised to make an appointment to reconnect the speed control beginning in february 2006. Owners who did not have their speed control deactivated are being notified to have their system remedied beginning in february 2006. Owners are urged to avail themselves of the free disconnect service as soon as possible because of the…

• August 8, 2001Visibility

  Ford/windshield wiper motor cover

  NHTSA campaign 01V-258 · 1,083,000 vehicles potentially affected · Visibility

  The defect: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago…

  The risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

• July 16, 2001Seat belts

  Ford/trw seat belt buckles

  NHTSA campaign 01V-227-001 · 1,400,000 vehicles potentially affected · Seat belts

  The defect: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford crown victoria built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built at wixom assembly plant from 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. Lincoln navigators built at michigan truck plant from 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. Ford windstars built at oakville assembly plant from 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. Ford rangers built at twin cities plant from 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, and also at the edison…

  The risk: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

  The remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began july 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.

• March 23, 2001Brakes

  Ford/front brake hose

  NHTSA campaign 01V-095 · 670 vehicles potentially affected · Service brakes, hydraulic

  The defect: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The left front brake hose was damaged during final assembly.

  The risk: If the hose is damaged, brake fluid could leak and stopping distances may be increased.

  The remedy: Dealers will install a new left front brake hose assembly. Owner notification began march 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186 or 1-800-392-3673.

• March 12, 2001Air bags

  Ford/air bag module

  NHTSA campaign 01V-082 · 268 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.

  The risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the driver air bag may not deploy as intended, potentially resulting in reduced occupant protection, or a burn injury.

  The remedy: Dealers will install a driver air bag module. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

• November 28, 2000Equipment

  Ford/FMVSS 225/child restraint anchor

  NHTSA campaign 00V-396 · 495,000 vehicles potentially affected · Equipment

  The defect: Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." the affected expedition/navigator owner guides do not identify the locations of seating positions equipped with tether anchorages, and do not provide instructions for securing child seats to these tether anchorages. The f150 sc owner guides do not provide the procedure for securing child seats to the tether anchorages. The taurus/sable owner guides do not identify the center rear seating position as having latch compatible lower anchorages.

  The risk: In the event of a crash, the child seat may not be properly attached increasing the risk of injury to the child.

  The remedy: Owners will be provided with owner guide inserts revised to provide the required information, and instructions for affixing these inserts to their owner guides. Customers will also be advised that if they prefer, their dealer will affix the inserts to their owner guides.

• October 30, 2000Seat belts

  Ford/seat belt retractor

  NHTSA campaign 00V-348 · 830 vehicles potentially affected · Seat belts

  The defect: Vehicle description: regular cab pickup trucks. The driver side seat belt retractor may not fully retract the belt.

  The risk: This could cause slack in the seat belt when worn, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant, in the event of a crash.

  The remedy: Dealers will replace the driver's side seat belt assembly.

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Other Ford F-150 model years

• 2025 14
• 2022 23
• 2021 29
• 2020 11
• 2019 9
• 2018 18
• 2017 17
• 2016 13
• 2015 13
• 2014 8
• 2013 3
• 2012 4
• 2011 6
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• 2009 2
• 2008 1
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• 2006 4
• 2005 3
• 2004 5
• 2003 4
• 2002 2
• 1998 8
• 1997 14
• 1995 2

Common questions

Does the 2001 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 campaigns for the 2001 Ford F-150: 11V-385 (Fuel tank strap corrosion); 05V-388 (Speed control deactivation switch); 01V-258 (Ford/windshield wiper motor cover); 01V-227-001 (Ford/trw seat belt buckles); and 4 more.

How do I know if my 2001 Ford F-150 has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2001 Ford F-150?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.