general problems of the 2001 Ford F-150 - part 1

The contact owned a 1996 n/a Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and turned off, the firewall located on the driver's side had caught on fire. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. A fire report was filed, and a fire report number was not provided. The origin of the fire was not yet determined. A police report was not filed. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 249,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear doors failed to open due to a fractured cable. The contact added wd-40 to the doors. The contact stated that the battery was draining while the door was opened. The contact stated that the resonator connecting the engine and muffler was rusted. The contact added putty to the area. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

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The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, unattended heard an abnormal popping noise and notice the vehicle was engulfed in fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no reported injuries, or police report. The contact was able to move the other vehicles away from the fire. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. The contact mentioned she never received notification of NHTSA campaign number 05v017000 (vehicle speed control).

The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway flames were suddenly present coming from the engine compartment. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact indicated that prior to the fire the vehicle had not been driven or turned on for two days. The failure mileage was 89,000.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated they drove their vehicle to the store and then back to their residence. A few minutes later the contacts nephew came into the residence and stated they saw smoke coming from their vehicle. When the contact went back outside they saw smoke and fire coming from underneath the hood. The contact was able to lift the front hood of the vehicle and with a water garden hose was able to extinguish the fire. No one was injured, there was no fire department report filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Ejected or blown spark plug was driving down the road and herd a loud pop and then the truck started driving really rough. Got it to the shop and they confirmed after I gave an explanation of what I heard and experienced.

The contact owned a 2001 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked on the street, away from the contact's home, it caught fire. The contact was notified by the neighbor followed by the fire department. The origin of the fire was from the speed control deactivation switch/engine as described in NHTSA campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). A police and fire report were filed. The fire was extinguished by the fire department. There were no injuries. The failure mileage was 137,000. The vehicle was destroyed.

While moving to coeur d alene, id, from California, a spark plug blew out of the engine block for the second time, causing it to be un drivable, leaving us broke down on a major interstate, and requiring a very expensive tow from oregon to our new home in idaho.

Blown spark plug on cylinder 8.

Engine blew the spark plug out while idling. Could cause an engine fire.

The spark plug popped out of the cylinder head.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while parked, when started, without notice, the vehicle idles high and starts popping. The vehicle also while driving 30 mph, starts riding rough and has problems accelerating. When depressing the accelerator the vehicle hesitates and still will not accelerate. The vehicle was not taken to dealer or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. Ed.

(gl missing dealer) tl the contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. While driving highway speeds, the vehicle suddenly went into limp mode and the power failed. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was included in a recall. The contact was unable to provide the recall component and NHTSA campaign number. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer several times for other repairs, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

All I know is I was at a neighbors for around 1 1/2 hours and we hear a loud boom. We ran out side and my truck hood was on fire, it burned everything visible on top of the motor and toward the driver firewall . It busted the driver side tire and completely burned everything visible under the hood. The dash components as far as the eye can see are not bad, unknown of internal damage. I'm not sure what caused the problem. I did go to the recall site to see if there may have been something I did find this control switch for speed recall and not sure if it applies to mine. Even though it brought it up when I entered my VIN #. I did receive a recall on the gas tank straps but did not replace them they were in great shape. But I did not receive on on this. I do have pictures if you need them. Thanks.

I had been at my neighbors house for over 1 1/2 hours. We heard a loud boom that shook the trailer we ran outside and discovered the drivers side tire blew out due to the fire. The entire hood was melting down onto the motor . There was no electrical components left under the hood by this time and the fire was spreading to the cab , but we finally put it out then the fire department came . I called my insurance CO , they are investigating the cause of the fire . Please let me know if any of this pertains to my case . Thank you.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked approximately 12 feet from the contact's residence, the security alarm sounded. The contact observed flames coming from the front of the vehicle that spread to the driver's side of the vehicle without warning. The fire was extinguished by the contact and other individuals. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 05v017000 (vehicle speed control). The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Spark "blew out" of cylinder head and also damaged coil-on-plug assembly.

Spark plug has blown out on 3 different times 1 plug has blown twice. No fire, but if I had continues it may cause a fire, fuel and spark out side the engine.

I was driven and the spark plug blew out of the head.

There is a problem with Ford F-150's blowing spark plugs. I have blown 2 so far and read on numerous websites of many many people having this same issue. Both times I have pulled over and disconnected the ignition coil. If I would not know how to do this the blown plug could result in an engine fire. This is a serious problem that Ford needs to fix!.

The gas peddle stuck on the for f150, I see complaint and a recall about the excape, but what about the Fords? on the intranet are several complaints about the same issue with the Ford trucks. We had a major accident and out truck was destroyed due to this.

The truck was parked in my driveway for at least 24 hours without being used or turned on. The front of the truck suddenly went on fire. The fire department came and put it out. The fire burned only the front up to the windshield leaving the cab partially melted and my daughters car seat unsafe. Now this mess sits in my driveway as I wait for inspector. As it falls apart more and more each day as my family and neighbors smell the burnt rubble and are reminded of that frightening afternoon.

I parked, walked inside. . . Moments later the truck was on fire. .

Woke up this morning to a couple of loud "booms". My husband went to check it out and discovered his truck (which we just purchased in may) was on fire. The fire destroyed the truck, melted the siding on our house and garage, and even cracked three of our neighbor's windows. We are so grateful the firefighters arrived when they did or this fire would've kept burning our house. The truck hadn't moved since last night. . . Don't know what happened but we will not be purchasing a Ford again.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford f150. The contact stated that the front end of the vehicle caught fire while it was parked. The fire department stated that the fire initiated in the engine near the master cylinder area. The contact also stated that NHTSA campaign number: 06v286000 (vehicle speed control) was received after the failure occurred. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 120,000.

I was driving northbound on I-95 when the driver of an adjacent vehicle alerted me that there was fire shooting out from the area of the fuel filler door. I immediately pulled over onto the highway median and jumped out. The truck was engulfed in flames, and the cab was on fire. I burned myself on the melting steering wheel and was singed by melting plastic.

While driving down the interstate, the vehicle caught on fire. Everything under the hood was destroyed.

Turned into a grocery store parking lot and truck started to smoke. I thought it was over heating but when I parked I got out and the truck started having black smoke then flames came from the driver side of the hood over the tire. I called 911. When the fire trucks arrived the hood was in flames and the front of the truck was burned. I am the original owner of the truck and have took very good care of it. Someone that works with my son had an f150 that burned 6 months ago. After we looked up the information about this I found out this has happened alot. I also found a recall on a part for the cruise control but I was never informed of this. How are people informed of recalls? I lived a the same address for 7 years and had the same phone number. The dealer I bought the truck from palmetto Ford in charleston SC has been around for a long time. I don't understand why I was not informed. If I had not got out I would have burned with the truck. Is it the owner responsibility to check for recalls. I would understand if I was not the original owner but I am.

Tl- the contact owns 2001 Ford f150. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle caught on fire from under the hood area and exploded. As a result, the contact¿s home also caught on fire from the vehicle fire. The fire was extinguished by the local fire department and a fire report was filed. A resident suffered fro smoke inhalation. The vehicle was not inspected and remained parked at the contact¿s residence. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure and current mileage was 164,800. Kmj.

As I was leaving a stop sign, I accelerated and a spark plug blew out of it's hole and will not go back in. This is a product defect that can cause serious injury or deaths to unknowing Ford owners. Ford should recall ASAP.

The truck started on fire while sitting in the driveway hours after being parked. By the time we realized it was on fire, it was totally out of control and the truck well beyond saving. It burned so hot it melted the tires, the siding of the house and destroyed part of a privacy fence. We kept water on the fire until it went out about an hour and a half later. The fire started under the hood and the whole front of the truck is almost unrecognizable. The owner ( [xxx] ) is an auto mechanic and has been for forty plus years. We run an auto repair business. We had heard vague things about Fords and fires but did not look into it until after the incident. We purchased the truck this winter and never got any recall notices for the cruise control switch problem. The prior owner says he did not either. We have not yet contacted Ford because of reading all the horror stories of how they refuse responsibility. We had liability insurance only. The anger is letting up a bit and the shock has worn off and now we are figuring out the next step. Reporting the incident to you seems to be it. I will contact Ford on Monday. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I was getting on the interstate this am and heard a noise, the truck lost power and started running extremely rough. I turned around and barely made it home (only a few miles). When I raised the hood, a spark plug was laying on top of the engine. The coil pack was also broken when the spark plug blew out. There was a very strong smell of gas. I researched the internet and found that this is a major problem with Ford engines built from 1997 - 2003. If I had been in a center or left lane, being rush hour traffic, this could have caused a major wreck. This problem should not be ignored and should become a recall for Ford.

Spark plug blow out caused excessive damage to engine. Engine had to be replaced at a cost of $6200. 00. This is a known problem for 1999 to 2005 engines.

I was driving to work and heard a loud pop and stopped the truck and called the tow truck. The mechanic informed me that a spark plug blew out of the head of the engine and it was going to cost $550. 00 to fix, he also said that it would be a temporary fix and that I would need a new engine because of the damage. I did some research and found that this has been a problem for some time with these engines because of the aluminum heads and there were only 3-4 threads actually holding the spark plug. A Ford motor CO. Warranty inspector says the Ford triton v-8 engines are "dropping like flies" because of blown spark plugs. I would like to address the Ford spark plug blowout issue. Ford triton engines from 1997 to 2003 had a problem where spark plugs would randomly fly out the cylinder head. This appears to be due to a few issues (engineering design flaw), first there are insufficient threads (3-4) in the head to properly hold the spark plug. Second the threads in the head are not inserted, in other words the threads are in the aluminum and are not very strong. Spark plug ejection is dangerous because fuel vapor starts coming out the spark plug hole, which is clearly a serious safety issue. The fuel vapor can be ignited by the loose spark plug - and in fact there have been a small number of cases reported of engine fires due to spark plug ejection/blowout. Ford needs to be held responsible for the repairs of spark plug blow out and should extend the warranty regardless of age on the spark plug blow out issue, they also should be forced to pay a fair amount of labor time, because most of the repairs cost thousands of dollars. Ford has been aware of this serious issue of an engineering-design flaw and needs to recall 17 million vehicles from 1997-2003.