Three problems related to emission control 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.
While driving, the "service engine soon" light came on. I drove to the auto repair shop and it was determined it was the egr pressure sensor defect. I was told by the repair shop that he thought this might be a recall item on the Ford f150. I searched for recall notices on my truck and contacted the local Ford dealership. I was told that there was not a recall for the egr, but a technical service bulletin was issued and Ford sent out letters to have customers come in a have item replaced because of numerous complaints. My truck was ineligible because I now have over 72, 000 miles. Ford will not honor the TSB at no cost and the repairs will cost over $250. Why is their a mileage requirement for a mechanical defect that Ford has acknowledged?.
While driving my 2001 f150 truck, the check engine light came on. I took my truck to the garage that does my auto work. They told me it was the egr pressure sensor. They replaced the sensor at a cost of $190. 00. Later I found out that Ford had issued a service bulletin to have the sensor replaced and they sent letters to the owners to bring their trucks in to have the sensor replaced. Since I am the second owner of the truck I did not receive the letter and since I had 119,852 miles on the truck Ford would not fix it. " Ford knew of the defect, why should I have to pay to have a defective sensor replaced".
Engine service light comes on intermittently. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 6 times. Airflow sensor was replaced, did not remedy the problem.