Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Ford F Series

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 54 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V094000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
SOUTHERN COMFORT CONVERSIONS
Vehicles affected
3,674
Reported to NHTSA
2003-03-07
Owners notified
2003-03-07

Defect description

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCK, VAN, AND MINI VAN CONVERSIONS EQUIPPED WITH SOUTHERN COMFORT BUILT RUNNING BOARDS THAT CONTAIN CERTAIN COURTESY LIGHTS MANUFACTURED BY AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY COMPONENTS, INC. THESE UNITS CONTAIN A COURTESY LIGHT OR LIGHTS THAT MIGHT OVERHEAT WHEN THE WIRE HARNESS IS EXPOSED TO EXCESSIVE MOISTURE AND ROAD SALT.

Safety risk

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-6096.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine5138,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling583,577 mi
Vehicle speed control580,000 mi
Electrical system4100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine4100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe397,000 mi
Seats348,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood290,000 mi
Tires236,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1119,954 mi
Electrical system: wiring190,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline119,000 mi
Equipment151,000 mi
Exterior lighting1—
Fuel system, gasoline183,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system1200,000 mi
Seat belts1130,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly155,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly155,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip165,000 mi
Steering: linkages165,289 mi
Structure1—
Structure: body1130,000 mi
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension1233,500 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing165,000 mi
Unknown or other1130,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1105,000 mi
Wheels136,000 mi

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.