Check Engine Light On problems of the 2001 Ford F-150

Two problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2001 F-150.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 04/20/2009

The contact owns a 2001 Ford f150. The contact stated when starting the vehicle the engine would exhibit a continuous increase and decrease in engine rpms. While driving at speeds of at least 20 mph, the engine would idle tremendously loud and the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic he performed an oil change. The failure persisted and the vehicle was taken to a second mechanic. The mechanic replaced the mass sensor however; the repair did not correct the failure. The mechanic then advised cylinder three had misfired. The failure had not yet been corrected to date. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 62,052.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2001

Consumer states that while driving the engine light came on and stayed on. Had vehicle serviced,they replaced the senor. Engine light came back on again. Mr.




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