2001 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2001

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2001 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (38%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)

Other (2%)

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2001 Ford F-150 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (28%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (22%)

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

161000 mi

US $500
CV front axle drivers side. 
168000 mi

US $50
Both u-joints were bad on rear drive shaft 
158700 mi

US $1900
Overdrive went out in the transmission and transmission needed to be replaced. 
65500 mi

US $150
Leaking transmission fluid. R&R trans cooler lines (3), trans. bypass line, oil pan, filter 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

112200 mi

US $1300
Clutch slave cylinder was leaking. Shop replaced slave cylinder and clutch kit. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

148000 mi

US $325
Replace clutch slave cylinder 
149000 mi

US $325
leaking clutch slave cylinder 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

117000 mi

US $750
Rear axle seal and bearing failed. Parts were replaced. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

107300 mi

US $1100
Transmission filler tube bracket had broken. Repaired and re-attached to the exhaust manifold bolt. Differential seal on passenger side was leaking, affecting brake system. Replaced seal. 
129000 mi

US $650
Leaking front Rear Diff Seal. I've had a hum in the rear from 35-55MPH. Concerned about when I saw this leak, took it in. They found right rear seal also needed to be replaced. Replaced ALL 4 seals (front, L and R axles and R) Hum still exists. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

240000 mi

US $300
Replaced leaking pinion seal 
123800 mi

US $120
Rear U-joint replaced, differential checked and filled with synethic per factory 
165540 mi

C $1200
resealed differential 
270000 mi

US $300
Both differential components had either polluted or no lubrication. Failed seals is diagnosis. Thorough cleaning, Seal restorer and new fluid added. 
283000 mi

US $2000
Complete Rear carriage replaced, rear differential made grinding noise on turns especially under load 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

107000 mi

US $90
4wd drive vacuum hub system leaking and repaired 

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2001 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

184000 mi

US $40
replaced u joints 
183000 mi

US $40
replaced U joints on driveshaft 

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2001 Ford F-150 Transmission Problems

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