Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows four common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the hazard flashing warning light unit (two problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford F-150


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

The Headlights problem

(bp missing dealer) tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the low beam headlights went out and then illuminated again after a few seconds. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the same failure occurred twice previously.   Read details...

The Hazard Flashing Warning Light Unit problem

We purchased our 2001 f150 supercrew used. I am a mechanic, so the first thing I do when buying a used vehicle is inspect it thoroughly. There were a few minor issues, but one stood out as a major safety hazard. Upon further research, it seems to be extremely common to all 1997-2003 F-150s.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the headlights stopped illuminating whenever the turn signals were activated. The failure occurred when using both the lowbeam and highbeam headlights.   Read details...


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