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1FTNX21FX1E••••••2001 Ford F-250
This build draws 3.8× more complaints than the average 2001 Ford F-250 build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
183on the model
116builds in total
Most reportedSteering 2Tires 1Power Train 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringDec 2005
Dt: the contact stated the power steering pulley fell off the engine while driving. This caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle and resulted in loss of power steering and brakes. Upon inspection, the pulley appeared to be glued on instead of bolted. The contact…
Vehicle Speed ControlMay 2005
Dt the cruise control stuck twice, the last came up out of the seat and had to both feet on the brake to get it stop. Contacted the dealer, who said that its not included the recall, and there was nothing they could do. Cruise set on 59 mph and it idled really high. Had to keep…
Service BrakesMar 2004
The left rear brake line failed. The line was made of rubber. As a result, when the brakes were applied, the driver's foot went to the floor and the driver had to down shift to stop the vehicle. *ak *sc
Power TrainMay 2001
Hose blew out of the bottom of clutch master cyclinder due to the keeper pin missing. This caused the clutch pedal to go to the floor and remain there. If there would have been an obsticle in front of the vehicle it would have been hit
TiresMar 2001
Sidewall is flaking apart and letters are coming off. Also, the tread is wearing very quickly. I have less than 1800 miles and the tread is already 1/2 worn in some spots. I tried more tire pressure, but the tread and the sidewall still flakes apart.*ak (DOT number: none found…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FTNX21FX1ED51616 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.