GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Make: FORD
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
Manufacturer Id: 976
Model: F-150
Model Year: 2001
Note: Flareside
Other Engine Info: EFI
Windsor Engine Plant
Plant City: Kansas City: Claycomo
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: Missouri
Seat Belts All: Manual
Valve Train Design: Single Overhead Cam (SOHC)
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
2005
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES ON THE DRIVER SIDE LOCKED, CAUSING THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO CRASH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PIVOT LEVER (EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE) WAS RUSTED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,930 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,960.
2001
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
REAR SEATS DO NOT HAVE HEADRESTS OR ANY TYPE OF HEAD SUPPORT. THE REAR WINDOW GLASS IS IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE SEATS. REAR SEAT PASSENGERS CAN HIT THEIR HEADS ON THE REAR WINDOW. FORD HAS ADDED HEADRESTS TO CURRENT PRODUCTION VEHICLES SO THEY OBVIOUSLY AGREE WITH THIS MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN. I FEEL FORD SHOULD RECALL ALL 2001 F150 SUPERCREWS AND CHANGE THE REAR SEAT TO THE CURRENT SEAT THEY ARE NOW USING.