Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Ford Supercrew

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 41 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V017000

Vehicle speed control: cruise control

Component
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
738,490
Reported to NHTSA
2005-01-27
Owners notified
2005-02-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FIRE. FIRES HAVE OCCURRED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION 'OFF.'

Manufacturer remedy

AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THEIR DEALERS TO HAVE THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH DISCONNECTED. AS SOON AS REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE AVAILABLE (EARLY APRIL 2005), OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO RETURN TO THE DEALERS FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V388 AND 06V286)

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine573,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling452,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3118,000 mi
Air bags2—
Electrical system284,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint2—
Seats: mid/rear assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip270,000 mi
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control270,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1218,160 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers170,000 mi
Engine1124,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal: switch1—
Fuel system, other1100,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1—
Seat belts: rear/other143,000 mi
Seats125,000 mi
Steering: column1—
Steering: linkages187,000 mi
Structure149,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint1—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Tires: tread/belt1—

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.