2001 Ford F-150 fuel system, gasoline problems
114 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2001 Ford F-150 — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle one day, there was an abnormal fuel odor outside the vehicle. The contact’s husband inspected underneath the vehicle and discovered that the fuel tank had detached from the subframe. The contact stated that prior…”
filed Nov 7, 2024
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle failed to decelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and the failure recurred numerous…”
filed Apr 20, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Fuel System, GasolineCampaign 11V385000 · Jul 29, 2011
Related service bulletins
Safety recall 11S21 - Fuel tank strap fracture - requests for recall service action
TSB160073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016For 1997-2003 F-150, 2004 F-150 Heritage, 1997-1999 F-250 Light Duty, or 2002-2003 Blackwood vehicles Safety Recall 11S21 has been issued for vehicles that are operated in high corrosion areas for an extended period…
16-0073 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 21, 2016
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 50 | 9% |
| 2021 F-150 | 31 | 3% |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 6 | 0% |
| 2017 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2016 F-150 | 12 | 1% |
| 2015 F-150 | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 29 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.