2001 Ford F-150 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The 2001 Ford F-150 lost its perch atop the US market for the first time in several years. Were newer Ford models, like the Super-Duty 250...
The 2001 Ford F-150 lost its perch atop the US market for the first time in several years. Were newer Ford models, like the Super-Duty 250 and 350 series, fragmenting its core market segment? Or was the SUV juggernaut too powerful for this popular pickup to resist?
In any case, the 2001 Ford F150 still sold hundreds of thousands of trucks to satisfied buyers. As always, the 2001 F150 offered a wide selection of models and options: trims available were XL, XLT, and Lariat; cab configurations included standard 2-door and 4-door models, as well as the extended-cab supercab, in stepside and styleside; long-bed and short-bed versions were available; and 4WD choices appealed to the off-road set.
The 2001 F-150 also won hearts with its choice of powerhouse fuel-injected overhead-cam engines, a 4.2 liter Essex V6 and a Triton V8 in 4.6 liter and 5.4 liter; the 2001 Ford SVT Lightning sport pickup, based on the F-150, came with a supercharged 5.4 liter Triton V8 clocked up to an impressive 380 horsepower.
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 2001 Ford F-150 express strong satisfaction with its performance, reliability, and comfort. Many love the powerful V8 engine, noting its good acceleration and towing capabilities. Owners also appreciate its durability and the ability to handle various terrains. However, some do mention concerns about gas mileage and specific rust issues. Overall, it's seen as a dependable truck for both everyday driving and tough conditions."
Best 4x4 I've ever owned. Still have it and love the power the 5.4L V8. The four doors give you plenty of room for full sized passengers and lots of cargo in the bed. Can also tow well more than 7,000lbs with the tow package.
October 21, 2009Overall, I'd highly recommend the Gen 2 Ford SVT Lightning. The power to weight ratio is incomparable even in today's current offering. the 2001 - 2004 models clock in at 380 HP and 450 Lb. Ft. of torque. There's nothing out there like them.....
March 23, 2015I have 10 F150 XL V6 models from years 1998-2004 with mileage ranging from 100k - 275k. I have gotten to know the trucks very well. They are reliable and well built. The problems that have been common to them all is the ball joints, sway bar bushing, intake manifold gaskets leaking(keeps engine light on) and the odometer read out randomly goes on and off. Other than that the regular maintenance is fairly low cost. I've never lost and engine, transmission or rear end. I continue to purchase the same make/model of F150 because I have not found a better alternative for the quality and price. I would recommend the Ford F150 XL V6 to anyone looking for a reliable light duty truck.
March 23, 2013What owners say
Best 4x4 I've ever owned. Still have it and love the power the 5.4L V8. The four doors give you plenty of room for full sized passengers and lots of cargo in the bed. Can also tow well more than 7,000lbs with the tow package.
October 21, 2009Overall, I'd highly recommend the Gen 2 Ford SVT Lightning. The power to weight ratio is incomparable even in today's current offering. the 2001 - 2004 models clock in at 380 HP and 450 Lb. Ft. of torque. There's nothing out there like them.....
March 23, 2015I have 10 F150 XL V6 models from years 1998-2004 with mileage ranging from 100k - 275k. I have gotten to know the trucks very well. They are reliable and well built. The problems that have been common to them all is the ball joints, sway bar bushing, intake manifold gaskets leaking(keeps engine light on) and the odometer read out randomly goes on and off. Other than that the regular maintenance is fairly low cost. I've never lost and engine, transmission or rear end. I continue to purchase the same make/model of F150 because I have not found a better alternative for the quality and price. I would recommend the Ford F150 XL V6 to anyone looking for a reliable light duty truck.
March 23, 2013Best truck I've ever owned. Great performance from the 5.4 engine. Built well and great interior and very comfortable. Like the looks and comfort over the newer F-150's. 18 mpg and low maintenance costs. Not as fun to drive as my Ford Ranger but much easier to drive then a F-350.
February 19, 2010flowmaster dual exhaust bomz cool air intake, two jl audio 10w1 subwoofers and a a1200 series amp. this is the best truck i have owned when i got it, it had over 100,000 miles on it and the truck still runs like new i love this thing. i have spent the last two years trying to make it my own. interior looks like new and truck has lots of power i would never trade this truck for anything. truck is a blast to do dounuts in parking lots and in the snow will plow through anything. amazing in snow and in the mud great off road truck.
November 4, 2008Great all around truck, great power, reliable, its a ford, what more do you need to know.
April 29, 2008Ive worked a Ford dealership for 20 years and I know the pros and cons of these trucks. This truck has the looks and metal that I demand. I was looking for a truck under $10,000 and this one feel in my lap. I live in the northeast and dependably and reliably is a must. This truck delivers that . My needs were mostly basic. 4x4, AC, extended cab, 8 or 6 cylinder engine, A/T. I got all that and more. For the price($5995) I got the Lariat crew cab model which has leather seats, sunroof , exterior trim package. All in all more than I was looking for. I cant compare it with any other manufacturer of the same F150 Lariat model. I think this 2001 truck was at the top of the class.
September 22, 2020Enough room to seat five people comfortably. Like the front bucket seats. Tune-ups can be pricey as will replacing spark plugs. I like the tonneau cover and towing package that came with the vehicle and the bed cover that saves the back of the vehicle from scratches. The bed extender has come in handy a number of times while transporting items.
March 24, 2015I have a 2 wheel drive 2001 F-150 4.2L 6-cyl extended cab with a 5 speed manual transmission. I bought it in 2006 with about 70,000 miles on it, and I recently sold it in Fall 2014. I hated to let it go, but with manual transmission the towing capacity is only about 3,300 lbs. This was right at the limit of the trailer I wanted to tow, so I ending up getting a 2010 F250. I do my own maintenance as I'm an engineer and somewhat mechanically inclined. The 2001 F150 is exceptionally easy to work on by ANYONE. Just buy the service manual at any auto parts store and you can do anything on your vehicle The things that I had to replace are the rotors, fuel pump, O2 sensor, and basic maintenance. The only other repair I had to due was an intake manifold gasket. This was a pain to get to all of the bolts and all because Ford chose the wrong bolts for the design. I love how smooth the truck rides both on and off road. I love the Extended Cab option most of all and can't imagine owning a truck that is not an Extended Cab or Crewcab now. After nearly 14 years, the paint finish is still bright and shiny. One annoying thing was the passenger side power window failed to operate properly and gets stuck in the closed position.
January 18, 2015Excellent truck, owned for 5 yrs and has just needed regular maintenance like brakes. I get 22 miles to the gallon in town and 26 miles to the gallon highway. When it's pulling our 25ft trailer for camping it still gets 22 miles to the gallon. Lots of interior space. With the 5.4l engine it has lots of power.
November 26, 2009Trims & specs
Base MSRP $21,470 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $20,760 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $25,215 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $24,325 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $27,295 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $21,450 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $21,150 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $28,305 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $20,790 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $27,595 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $22,160 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $30,890 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $21,800 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $30,590 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $21,085 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $20,460 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $24,515 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $31,600 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $24,205 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $32,410 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $18,110 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $28,955 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $17,810 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $30,635 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $27,420 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $25,335 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $24,625 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $23,935 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $23,635 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $34,495 | Seating 4 |
Engine 5.4L 260 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $27,445 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $24,645 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $34,910 | Seating 4 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $28,460 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $31,455 | Seating 4 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 16 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $27,745 | Seating 6 |
Engine 4.6L 220 hp V8 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 15 | Drivetrain 4WD |
Base MSRP $18,820 | Seating 3 |
Engine 4.2L 202 hp V6 | Cargo Capacity 0.0 cu ft |
Combined MPG 17 | Drivetrain RWD |
Pricing trends
MSRP range
$17,810 - $34,910
Current avg. market price
$6,260
Trending down by 9.0% this month
May 2026 - October 2026
