Five problems related to clutch 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.
The slave cylinder on the clutch assembly leaks making the clutch inoperable and the driver unable to disengage the transmission. The problem is well known with Ford f150 owners yet there has not been a recall issued.
Clutch failure: my truck has been in the shop multiple times for the malfunctioning of the clutch. The clutch has to be pumped up during long periods of non-use I. E. Long highway driving or parked. The dealership has replaced the slave cylinder twice, once under warranty, once owner paid.
While driving consumer was unable to take vehicle out of gear. Dealer examined vehicle, and determined that slave cylinder failed, causing clutch assembly to leak.
A golf cart bumped the vehicle while it was parked, the vehicle rolled approximately 15 feet and came to a rest against a fence, the dealer stated this was impossible, however it did happen, the dealership was supposed to get back with the consumer but have not.
Consumer stated clutch slave cylinder failed . This caused the vehicle to take off unexpectedly while consumer's foot was on the brake. The dealer was contacted.