Overview & Reviews

Besides the introduction of the four-door SuperCrew, America's most popular truck receives only minor changes in 2001. Power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals are now standard on all F-150 Lariat models and optional on XL and XLT trucks. The Work Series model is no longer available, but there is a newly created Work Truck option group that deletes certain equipment from the XL model. Child safety-seat anchors and four-wheel ABS are now standard equipment on all trucks. XL and XLT trucks have upgraded standard-equipment radios.

• Wide range of configurations and optional features, capable powertrain and suspension, attractive styling.

• Everybody and his brother have one.

User Reviews:

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  I love this truck - 2001 Ford F-150
  By hot_temprd - November 13 - 12:06 pm

  I purchased my Lightning about a month ago, trading in my 03 Mustang GT. Needless to say I love this truck. It hauls all necessary cargo and really moves. The poor little import guys around town have no idea what to do when I pull up next to them at a redlight or when I close a 5 or 6 car length gap when the fly past me like Im standing still. My only gripe is the fuel mileage with the price of premium well above 3 dollars a gallon. Other than that, its a great ride. It hugs the curves just as well as it handles the straights. Overall, Ford has a winner with this truck and they need to build a 3rd Gen ASAP.

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  Great Truck - 2001 Ford F-150
  By DK - November 12 - 2:00 am

  I have had the truck only 6 mo. But it has been perfect. I average around 18.5 mpg on the highway and 17 in the city.

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  Truck from Hell - 2001 Ford F-150
  By Distraught and Angry Ford Owner - November 9 - 5:31 am

  This truck model is very unreliable. I am replacing something constantly, the truck manages to leak oil, water, even dot 3 fluid for the transmission. I think the check engine light being on constantly comes standard from the factory. The people responsible for designing and producing this truck in 2001 can be thanked for the incredible rise in Toyota, and other foreign truck sales in the US since its introduction into the market due to such notorious unreliability.

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  2001 F-150 Super Crew - 2001 Ford F-150
  By Rick Henne - October 9 - 10:00 am

  After driving this model, I will never own a car for daily driving again. I will also never consider another brand. It was comfortable from the first test drive, no need to get used to driving, even with being higher in the air than I was used too. It has been an all around pleasure to drive.

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  Cant hardly complain - 2001 Ford F-150
  By Cameron - October 1 - 2:27 pm

  This truck is great I have already put over 35000 miles on, and the truck still drives great, at 106k miles. I did replace some coils and an alternator, but for an 8 year old truck, that isnt too bad! The interior is super comfortable, spacious and road noise is very quiet. I have also pulled some heavy loads - I can say the power is still there. I pulled a loaded 7X12 Trailer, and the only reason I slowed down was to be safe going around corners. The truck is solid on the road, absolutely not squirrelly like other brands I have driven. I hauled grass with my brother in law who drives a Tundra. When we were done, he said hed never do that to his truck again. Not the case here!

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  My Dads Truck - 2001 Ford F-150
  By cyberjad - October 1 - 5:50 am

  Great, comfortable, stylish. Though it could use a little extra room in the back.

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  nice light duty truck or heavy duty car? - 2001 Ford F-150
  By bohunter - September 13 - 2:00 am

  Smooth riding, comfortable. Reasonably quiet. Has developed one rattle in 56,000 miles, in door panel (I think). Had to replace ball joints at 40,000 miles. Accomodates the family very well. Plenty of space in the back seat for the kids. Limited bed space, though, for actual truck use. Overall a good compromise between a truck for work and a car for the family.

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  Great Sport/Race Truck - 2001 Ford F-150
  By LightningBoy - August 28 - 10:00 am

  I have no regrets buying my 2001 Ford Lightning. It has all the handling and performance one could ask for from a 35,000ish dollar vehicle. You also get the functionality of a shortbed truck that can haul a 16 ft. trailer or another vehicle. I also own a 2002 and its just as good! Thank you.

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  F-150 rocks - 2001 Ford F-150
  By jjj - August 27 - 11:53 am

  Never had a day of trouble with it. Looks great with high quality fit and finish. People still compliment me on its great looks!

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  Excellent!! A+ for Ford - 2001 Ford F-150
  By David - June 17 - 9:14 pm

  This truck has been great ever since we bought it new. We didnt buy it for gas mileage. We needed the interior room plus hauling. We looked at Chevy crewcabs and the Ford was less expensive. It drives great and is comfortable on long trips. Thats why it has so many miles on it, 102,873. It has been to 9 states for vacations or just weekend trips. I used it last year to pull 6 bushes out of the ground. We have two kids now and they love the truck too. Even with gas like it is we drive the truck more because our car isnt big enough for all our stuff. No major problems. We had one spark plug coil go out. Regular maintenance and still runs great. Overall good experience.