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Ford F-150 2001 Brakes Problems

70 distinct owners reported a brakes problem on the 2001 Ford F-150 - 6% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage70 complaints

70 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

01V095000Reported March 23, 2001 - 670 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2001. The campaign covers an estimated 670 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine281Vehicle Speed Control180Fuel and Propulsion System147Electrical System138Seats87Seat Belts78
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.