2001 Ford F-150 transmission problems
Owners reported transmission problems in 50 complaints for the 2001 Ford F-150, 3% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 3% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 19 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When transmission problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 19 transmission complaints that report mileage, the median is about 49,000 miles, and 53% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
I just wanted to inform you of a problem that I had with my 2001 fl50 supercrew. My truck was equipped with a 4x4, 5.4 liter, automatic transmission, towing package, and it was an xlt lariat. All the bells and whistles! My reported concern is that the suspension is not strong enough for the rated towing capacity. I was traveling on the interstate at about 60 MPH. A car cut in front of me and I moved to the left lane to avoid running into the car in front of me.
Automatic transmission failed while driving. Prior to this incident when changing gears transmission made a whining noise before it went into gear. This mainly occurred while reversing. A mechanic serviced vehicle several times for this issue, but no cause was found. Currently, vehicle is at the dealership for repairs. The transmission also hesitated when shifted into any gear.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-150
- Engine 276 complaints
- Cruise control 180 complaints
- Fuel system 147 complaints
- Electrical system 138 complaints
- Seats 89 complaints
- Seat belts 80 complaints
- Brakes 70 complaints
- Air bags 67 complaints