13 problems related to steering tie rod assembly 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 have a 2001 Ford f150 regular cab long bed with 75,000 miles. While driving at approximately 40 mph the right inner tie rod broke causing the vehicle to shudder significantly until I was able to stop the vehicle. This brief shuddering caused the rear fuel tank strap to snap in half primarly due to excessive corrosion of the strap. Loss of the supporting strap caused the rear of the tank to drop almost to ground level which also broke the filler inlet off of the top of the tank, completely disconnecting the filler tube and presenting a large hole for fuel to escape. Both of these failures are not what I would expect from a vehicle with only 75,000 miles on the odometer. Either could have resulted in serious injury or property damage.
Ford F-150 supercrew 2001: right tie rod broke catastrophically (broken socket), resulting in violent wheel oscillation, with front tire drag bringing vehicle to a halt; 20 mph; no warning; regularly inspected, ~110k mileage. Had been driving at 65 mph with family (5 passengers) day before tie rod broke. What would have happened?? same vehicle, ~130k mileage, date 8/27/07. Left tie rod broke catastrophically (broken socket). Just pulled into rest area on i95 in connecticut. Tried to back up, wheels angled, towed, tie rod replaced. Minutes before I was traveling 70mph in passing lane on i95. What could have happened?? vehicle not used for off-road, no snow plow, maintained by service station regularly.
Problems began on 5/23/05 while turning right in normal driving conditions on dry pavement. Caller believed the passenger's side tie rod popped off the ball joint. No warning lights on in vehicle. It was not pulling or making any noise. Vehicle was going about 10 mph. Vehicle was in the shop. After stopping the vehicle, driver noticed the passenger wheel was turned to the right, all other wheels were facing forward. It was towed to the dealership and repaired.
Upon inspection (using procedure provided by Ford) during standard mtce, mechanic advises vehicle owner of premature tie rod wear. Estimates $450 repair cost.
Tie rods are defective. Truck shakes violently and does not steer straight. The problem has been diagnosed as defective tie rods, but Ford will not replace at their expense since the vehicle mfg warranty has expired.
A tie rod failure. Consumer was having vehicle serviced for other issues when it was discovered that the tie rods were defective. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who was not willing to do anything to assist him with this defect. A class action lawsuit has been filed against the manufacturer.
Ford motor CO. Sent out a procedure on how to inspect tie-rods on Ford trucks. Fter inspecting mine, they need to be replaced. . . . There are lots of Ford owners who are having premature tie-rod falures and have to replace them. . . . I feel it's a serious safty issue. . . Ford should issue a recall.
Consumer stated that he went through an inspection and found that the tie rod was defective. He contacted Ford. However, Ford will not assist in any repairs. Consumer received a letter stating that they were aware of the problem. Consumer felt that this should be a recall.
While backing out of the driveway the tie rod ends separated without warning. As a result the front driver side tire was punctured. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.
Uncontrollable loss of steering on 2001 Ford F-150 supercrew due to failure of right inner tie-rod end. Ford F-150 skidded across the road (right to left side) and went down into a ditch and struck a tree. Ford F-150 was towed to nearest service station for repair of right inner tie-rod end.
During a routine inspection, the mechanic informed the consumer that the vibration he felt when driving was due to worn tie rods.
While making a mild left turn into driveway, right tie-rod just popped off causing loss of control. No warning of any type not even 1 sound or problem leading up to incident, never had any current damage or accidents, purely faulty component.
While driving the tie rod broke causing lost of control. Ts.