What´s New 

• 4.6L Triton™ V-8 Engine with increased horsepower and torque. Now has 231 horsepower and 293 lb.-ft. of torque
• Available Power Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Pedals
• Work Truck Option Group
• Power Four-wheel Disc Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Child-safety Seat Tether Anchors
• Remote Keyless Entry System

2001 Ford F-150

The following information is subject to change without notice.  Contact dealer to verify.

 Key Features 

What's Changed for the Model Year

The 2001 F-150 is a proven truck leader in the "Built Ford Tough" family, which offers a better way to get the job done. New 2001 features include: increased horsepower and torque from the 4.6L Triton V-8, available power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals, newly standard four-wheel ABS on all models, and new child-safety seat tether anchors. Defining features include: availability of three powerful engines to meet customers' needs, fully boxed frame, available SuperCrew model with four full-size doors and 6-passenger seating, standard 4-door SuperCab model and two-tiered loading.

Performance/Handling

• Manual and Electric Shift-on-the-fly 4x4 Systems
• 5.4L Triton V-8 Engine with 350 lb.-ft. of Torque

Quality/Reliability/Durability

• Fail-safe Cooling System
• 100,000-mile Scheduled Tune-up Interval (under normal driving conditions with regular fluid and filter changes)

Comfort/Convenience

• Available Power Adjustable Accelerator and Brake Pedals
• Two-tiered and Compartmentalized Box Loading
• Large Passenger Compartment -- SuperCrew, the only full-size light-duty pickup with 4 full-size doors (based on 2000 competition)
• Available Leather-trimmed Seats
• Available Moonroof

Design/Styling

• 4-Door SuperCrew Model
• Standard 4-Door SuperCab Model
• Work Truck Option Group replaces the Work Series. It deletes certain content from the XL model to provide focused product offerings for your work truck customers
• Replaces chrome front and rear bumpers with argent grey
• Replaces chrome grille surround with Storm Grey surround
• Replaces chrome wheel hub ornament with argent grey hub ornament
• Replaces standard cloth bench seat with vinyl

Safety/Security

• Lockable Tailgate
• Power Four-wheel Disc Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Standard on All Models
• Child-safety Seat Tether Anchors Now Standard (one in front for Regular Cab Captain's Chairs; two in front for other seat types; same for SuperCab plus three in rear seat)
• Remote Keyless Entry System Now Standard on XLT

 XL 

Standard Features (not available with SuperCrew)

• Argent grey styled steel wheels with chrome hub cover
• P235/70R16SL BSW all-season tires (4x2 and 4x4)
• Chrome front and rear bumpers
• Cargo light integrated with stoplamp
• Chrome grille surround
• Egg crate grille insert
• Black manual mirrors
• Argent grey wheel opening moldings (4x4)
• Pickup box rail and tailgate moldings
• 4-pin trailer wiring harness
• Underhood light

• Right Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation Switch
• Child-safety seat tether anchors
• Dual instrument panel-mounted cup holders
• Black vinyl floor covering
• Front grab handles
• Auxiliary power point
• AM/FM stereo/cassette with clock
• Interval windshield wipers
• Cloth bench seat
• Visor mirror (passenger only)

• 4.2L OHV V-6 engine
• 5-speed manual transmission
• SLA independent front suspension
• Maintenance-free battery
• Battery Saver feature
• Power four-wheel disc brakes
• Standard four-wheel ABS
• Power steering
• Full-size steel spare
• SecuriLock^TM passive anti-theft system

 XLT 

XLT (in addition to, or in place of XL features, standard with SuperCrew)

• Polished aluminum wheels with chrome hub cover
• P255/70R16SL OWL all-season tires (SuperCrew)
• Color-keyed grille surround (4x4)
• Mesh grille insert (4x4)
• Remote Keyless Entry System with two key fobs
• Power chrome capped mirrors (4x2)
• Power color-keyed capped mirrors (4x4)
• Color-keyed door handles
• Color-keyed wheel opening moldings (4x4)
• Locking tailgate
• Front tow hooks (4x4)
• Flip-out quarter glass (SuperCab)
• Rear side quarter Privacy Glass^TM
• Fog lamps (4x4)

• Air conditioning
• Overhead console (compass, outside air temperature indicator, storage for sunglasses and garage door opener)
• Color-keyed carpet
• Floor mats
• Tachometer
• Power windows with delayed accessory power and One-Touch-Down feature on driver's door
• Power locks
• Premium AM/FM stereo/single CD player with clock
• Cloth 40/60 split bench seat with armrest/storage and manual lumbar support (driver only)
• Speed control
• Tilt steering wheel
• Color-keyed leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Visor mirrors (driver and passenger)
• Speed-dependent interval windshield wipers
• Power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals (SuperCrew)
• Rear-seat power point (SuperCrew)

• 4.6L SOHC V-8 engine (standard on XLT SuperCab 4x4 and all SuperCrew models)
• Automatic transmission (SuperCrew)
• Electric shift-on-the-fly 4x4 (SuperCrew 4x4)

 Lariat 

Lariat (in addition to, or in place of XL and XLT features)

• 17-inch chrome steel wheels
• P275/60R17 OWL all-season tires (4x2)
• P265/70R17 OWL all-terrain tires (4x4)
• Driver's side keyless entry keypad
• Power signal color-keyed capped mirrors
• Unique Lariat tape stripe

• Leather seating surfaces (rear SuperCab seat is vinyl)
• Lighted visor mirrors
• Power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals
• Power driver's seat

• 4.6L SOHC V-8 engine
• Automatic transmission
• Autolamp

This member of the F-150 and E-Series lineup combines quiet operation with responsive performance and load-handling power. Standard on F-150 and E-Series Van and Wagon models.

Major features and benefits:

• The split-port induction (SPI) system uses an intake manifold with two runners per cylinder. These runners carry the air charge to the intake side of the combustion chamber. At lower engine speeds, the air charge is directed through a narrow pathway that squeezes the air through at a higher velocity, quickening engine response, optimizing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. As engine speed increases above 3000 rpm, the second, wider air path is opened. The increased volume of air allowed by this second path works to further enhance engine power and operating efficiency
• Platinum-tipped spark plugs help provide sure-fire ignition and contribute to a 100,000-mile scheduled tune-up interval.⁽¹⁾ The metal platinum retains its conductive properties much longer than traditional spark plugs, thereby increasing reliability over the years and requiring less maintenance
• A fail-safe cooling system is designed to help protect the engine from potential damage due to a loss of coolant. If the engine overheats, it will automatically switch from 6-cylinder operation to alternating 3-cylinder operation. The vehicle will continue to operate, but with limited engine power. This system allows the driver to travel a short distance to obtain service or to reach a service facility if the engine overheats. The distance that can be traveled depends upon vehicle load, outside temperature and road conditions

The 4.6L SOHC Triton V-8 delivers dependable power and responsive performance in this "truck-only" version of the modular engine family.

Major features and benefits:

• The SOHC V-8 features one camshaft in each cylinder head (at the top of each cylinder bank), eliminating the need for pushrods
• The SOHC design provides a fine level of valve control
• Deep-skirt engine block and low-friction internal components mean greater reliability and fuel economy
• Silent-design chain cam drive contributes to durability and helps reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
• Coil-on-plug ignition system design replaces spark plug wires for high-mileage durability
• Platinum-tipped spark plugs help provide sure-fire ignition and contribute to a 100,000-mile scheduled tune-up interval.(1) The metal platinum retains its conductive properties much longer than traditional spark plugs, thereby increasing reliability over the years and requiring less maintenance
• A fail-safe cooling system is designed to help protect the engine from potential damage due to a loss of coolant. If the engine overheats, it will automatically switch from 8-cylinder operation to alternating 4-cylinder operation. The vehicle will continue to operate, but with limited engine power. This system allows the driver to travel a short distance to obtain service or to reach a service facility if the engine overheats. The distance that can be traveled depends upon vehicle load, outside temperature and road conditions
• The 6-quart cast aluminum oil pan's large capacity helps hold oil temperatures down - important for severe-duty operation

This engine, part of Ford's modular lineup, is available with a 4-speed automatic transmission only and shares the same basic Triton™ design as the 4.6L V-8.

Major features and benefits:

• The SOHC V-8 features one camshaft in each cylinder head (at the top of each cylinder bank), eliminating the need for pushrods
• The SOHC design provides a finer level of valve control
• Deep-skirt engine block and low-friction internal components mean greater reliability and fuel economy
• Silent-design chain cam drive contributes to durability and helps reduce noise, vibration and harshness (NVH)
• Coil-on-plug ignition system design replaces spark plug wires for high-mileage durability
• Platinum-tipped spark plugs help provide sure-fire ignition and contribute to a 100,000-mile scheduled tune-up interval.⁽¹⁾ The metal platinum retains its conductive properties much longer than traditional spark plugs, thereby increasing reliability over the years and requiring less maintenance
• A fail-safe cooling system is designed to help protect the engine from potential damage due to a loss of coolant. If the engine overheats, it will automatically switch from 8-cylinder operation to alternating 4-cylinder operation. The vehicle will continue to operate, but with limited engine power. This system allows the driver to travel a short distance to obtain service or to reach a service facility if the engine overheats. The distance that can be traveled depends upon vehicle load, outside temperature and road conditions.

An electronically controlled 4-speed wide-ratio automatic overdrive transmission is available on F-150 and E-Series with the 4.2L, 4.6L and 5.4L engines.

Features and benefits:

• Fully electronic shift control provides a wide range of smooth shifts for optimum performance
• Overdrive lowers engine rpm at highway speeds, contributing to fuel economy
• Lockup torque converter is downsized for efficiency and high-rpm engine use
• 100 percent of torque is converted mechanically in third and fourth gears
• Gear ratios selected for maximum utilization of engine's broad torque range; provides increased output of low-gear torque and enhances start-up performance
• Overdrive transmission control switch mounted on shift lever locks out overdrive fourth gear when additional engine torque is needed or to obtain third-gear engine braking on downgrades

A 5-speed manual overdrive transmission is standard on F-150.

Features and benefits:

• Built through a joint venture with Mazda Motor Company
• First four gears provide optimum performance
• Fifth-gear overdrive reduces engine rpm at highway speeds, contributing to fuel economy and quiet operation

1. Headlamp control
2. Instrument panel dimmer switch
3. Instrument cluster
4. Speed control⁽¹⁾
5. Automatic transmission gearshift lever with Overdrive lockout switch⁽¹⁾

6. Audio system controls
7. Passenger airbag deactivation switch(1)
8. Climate controls
9. 4WD control⁽¹⁾
10. Auxiliary front power point

11. Driver airbag
12. Turn signal, washer control and high-beam switch
13. Power adjustable accelerator pedal and brake pedal switch⁽¹⁾

1. Fuel door location reminder
2. Fasten safety belt warning light
3. Service engine soon warning light
4. Low fuel warning light
5. Oil pressure/engine coolant temperature warning light
6. Fuel gauge
7. Engine oil pressure gauge
8. SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system warning light

9. Turn signal indicators
10. Speedometer
11. Voltmeter
12. Door ajar warning light
13. 4x4 system indicator lights⁽¹⁾
14. Charging system warning light
15. Airbag readiness indicator/warning light
16. Engine coolant temperature gauge
17. High-beam indicator light

18. Brake system warning light/parking brake
19. Anti-lock Braking System warning light
20. Speed control indicator light
21. Trip odometer select/reset button
22. Automatic transmission gearshift indicator⁽¹⁾
23. Odometer/trip odometer

1. Fasten safety belt warning light
2. Service engine soon warning light
3. Low fuel warning light
4. Oil pressure/engine coolant temperature warning light
5. Low windshield washer fluid light
6. Engine oil pressure gauge
7. Speedometer
8. Door ajar warning light
9. Turn signal indicators
10. High-beam indicator light

11. SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system warning light
12. Tachometer
13. Voltmeter
14. 4x4 system indicator lights⁽¹⁾
15. Charging system warning light
16. Airbag readiness indicator/warning light
17. Engine coolant temperature gauge
18. Speed control indicator light

19. Brake system warning light/ parking brake
20. Anti-lock Braking System warning light
21. Trip odometer/select/reset button
22. Automatic transmission gearshift indicator⁽¹⁾
23. Odometer/trip odometer
24. Fuel gauge
25. Fuel door location reminder

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

4.2L (256)
V-6

3.08

6500

2000

—

2000

—

—

—

3.31

7200

—

2600

—

—

—

—

3.55

7800

3600

3200

3300

—

—

—

4.6L (281)
V-8

3.08

6500

2000

—

2000

—

—

—

3.31

7200

2900

2500

2600

2300

—

—

3.55

7800

3400

3100

3200

2900

—

—

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

4.2L (256)
V-6

3.31

9000

4800

—

—

—

—

—

3.55

10,000

5800

5400

5500

—

—

—

4.6L (281)
V-8

3.08

10,000

2000

—

2000

—

—

—

3.31

10,500

6200

5800

5900

5600

—

—

3.55

11,500⁽¹⁾

7200

6800

6900

6600

6600

6200

11,000⁽²⁾

—

6300

—

6100

—

5700

5.4L (330)
V-8 2V

3.31

12,000

7600

7200

7300

7000

—

—

3.55

13,000⁽¹⁾

8600

8200

8400

8000

8000

7700

12,500⁽²⁾

—

7700

—

7500

—

7200

3.73

13,500

8800

8400

8600

8300

—

—

5.4L (330)
NGV V-8

3.73

11,000

5900

—

—

—

—

—

Frontal Area Considerations

• Not to exceed base vehicle frontal area without Heavy- duty Electrical/Cooling Package or Trailer Tow Group
• Not to exceed 60 square feet with Heavy Duty Electrical/Cooling Package or Trailer Tow Group

Required Equipment

• Heavy-duty Electrical/Cooling Package or Trailer Tow Group for trailers over 4000 lbs.

Optional Trailer Tow Package Content

• 7-pin trailer wiring harness and connector
• Frame-mounted hitch receiver (weight carrying capacity — 5000 lbs., weight distributing capacity — 8800 lbs., refer to page 6)
• Heavy-duty Electrical/Cooling Package:
  • Super engine cooling
  • Auxiliary automatic transmission oil cooler
  • 78 amp.-hr. heavy-duty battery
• Heavy-duty shock absorbers (F-150 only)

• Not to exceed base vehicle frontal area without Heavy-duty Electrical/Cooling Package or Trailer Tow Group
• Not to exceed 60 square feet with Heavy-duty Electrical/Cooling Package or Trailer Tow Group

• Heavy-duty Electrical/Cooling Package or Trailer Tow Group for trailers over 4000 lbs.

• 7-pin trailer wiring harness and connector
• Frame-mounted hitch receiver (weight carrying capacity — 5000 lbs., weight distributing capacity — 8800 lbs., refer to page 6)
• Heavy-duty Electrical/Cooling Package:
  • Super engine cooling
  • Auxiliary automatic transmission oil cooler
  • 78 amp.-hr. heavy-duty battery
• Heavy-duty shock absorbers