2001 Ford F-150 steering problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Ford F-150 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Aug 22, 2014
“Tl* 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…”
filed Mar 13, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 3 | 3% |
| 2024 F-150 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 F-150 | 16 | 4% |
| 2022 F-150 | 9 | 2% |
| 2021 F-150 | 37 | 4% |
| 2020 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2019 F-150 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 F-150 | 83 | 4% |
| 2017 F-150 | 57 | 4% |
| 2016 F-150 | 62 | 3% |
| 2015 F-150 | 83 | 5% |
| 2014 F-150 | 157 | 10% |
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.