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2001 Ford LariatProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford Lariat, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints82 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage110kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 11, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Ford Lariat has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic31
Engine11
Latches/locks/linkages10
Electrical system10
Structure10
Tires10
Seats10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2001 Ford Lariat recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other Lariat year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lariat median. How we score

'88'97'98'99'00'01
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Lariat owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WE STARTED UP THE TRUCK, SMELLED SMOKE AND WE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. OPEN THE HOOD AND WE SAW THE MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER ON FIRE, WE QUICKLY PUT IT OUT WITH WATER. *TR
Complaint 10424379 · Sep 8, 2011 · 167,441 miles
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F150 LARIAT. SINCE PURCHASING THE V BRAKES WERE REPLACED SIX TIMES. CURRENTLY, THE BRAKES HAVE TO BE CHANGED AGAIN. HAD LIFETIME PADS PUT ON, DRUMS TURNED,AND NEW PADS AGAIN. THE DRUMS WARPED AFTER THEY WERE REPLACED ONCE BEFORE. THE CONTACT INSISTS THAT THERE HAS…
Complaint 10132473 · Aug 11, 2005
I'VE TAKEN MY 2001 FORD F-150 LARIAT BACK TO BUZ POST TWICE FOR BRAKE NOISES. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT TRIES TO CONVINCE ME THAT THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH THE BRAKES. I AM TIRED OF TAKING HOURS OF WORK OFF TO BE TOLD THE SAME THING THAT IT'S NOTHING WRONG. THE NOISE IS STILL THERE. IT SOUNDS LIKE AN…
Complaint 10043485 · Oct 23, 2003 · 53,000 miles

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