Six problems related to steering 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 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.
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel abruptly separated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The steering wheel was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 180,000.
The fuel tank straps on my 2001 Ford f150 are completely rusted. Other areas have also rusted out such as the radiator supports - radiator and shroud dropped out and are hitting against the engine fan. The pick-up bed of the truck is also rusting out. Updated 08/11/11 the consumer stated when he inspected the straps, he found one of them completely covered in rust, but still in tact. Also, there was unusual rusting all over the underside of the vehicle. The entire lower radiator support was rotted out and the underside of the pick-up bed and other supports have major rust. Updated 08/12/11 the consumer stated when the support gave out the radiator and radiator shroud fell onto the fan that is mounted to the engine. Also, the ball joints and steering were wearing prematurely due to lack of grease fittings. Updated 08/30/11.
Driving on the off ramp on I 75 near roscommon, mi. , steering wheel locked up, no movement what so ever. Correction required snappy, jerky yanks on the steering wheel to regain control. When the steering wheel broke loose, vehicle started fish-tailing because of snow covered road. Control was regained but heart rate was greatly increased by both myself and wife. This has happened only once since then. ( in driveway).
The steering was not working properly.
Consumer had only owned vehicle for less than week when the steering arm was about to fall due to a loose bolt that was not tightened properly at the factory.