Four problems related to gas recirculation valve (egr valve) 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.
I own a 2001 f150 super cab 4�4 the Ford motor company has already admitted that the problem was their fault something about for some reason they left metal shavings between the head of the motor and the block of the motor causing it to leak oil really really bad onto the starter and the exhaust manifold and it just pours oil as fast as you can pour it in which is a high probability of the exhaust manifold to ignite the oil and burst into flames why they haven't already done a recall is beyond me they made a upgraded head gasket that they will sell you and you can fix their mistake on your own nickel but I don't have over 3000 dollars to pull the engine and fix the problem its a 5. 4 engine and every one I have seen around the same year model has the exact same oil leak that could be very dangerous not to mention it has already messed up the integrity of my engine.
While driving vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic, and consumer could not restart it. The traffic was so heavy that consumer could not even get over to the shoulder for safety. Consumer's life and her children's' life was in danger for approximately one hour before help arrived. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer, and mechanic determined that the egr valve was dead.
I have a 2001 Ford F-150 supercrew, and while driving to work last night on the expressway, heard a loud bang, and found out that a spark-plug had blown right out of the cylinder head on the engine. The noise was loud enough, and the sudden vibration of the engine at first sounded and felt like a tire had blown. On doing a quick scan of the internet, (at first looking for part numbers) I was amazed at the number of exact instances, and number of others that have had the same experience. Some even posting pictures that resemble what the broken parts from my truck looked like-- exactly! the weather conditions at the time (11:30 p. M. ) dry road, about 36 degrees, and very light traffic. I have very little doubt that had the conditions have been snowy, icy or maybe even just as cold and wet, that this type of situation could have caused some type of accident. Either from the vibration and sudden noise, or the simple startling incident happening to a less experienced driver.
The egr system warning light appeared 2,000 miles outside of the warranty. Scc.