hey guys...

I am looking to get the 01 L around christmas time..

ive seen that a lot of people are having troubles with their truck..
intercooler leaks, pulley problems, 'marble in can - sounds', hesitating gear shifts...


is it safe to invest in this truck? i love the performance and kill stories around here.. i believe it would be worth it, but, would i be wrong to assume there are many faults in the new lightnings?

also, how is ford with replacing corrupt parts, ect?




on a slightly different note, there are TONS of performance mods out there...which is great, but how about handling modifications. with all the power running throught the Ls veins, can you take a corner at high speeds?


anyway, i am 100% sold on this beast, all i want to know is what the future holds (besides all the freshman girls at school wanting a "ride")

thanks guys

 

Malibu,

There are a lot of opinions on this board. We have our fair share of problems and warranty issues.

I have had two Intercoolers replaced this year alone. There is a clunk in the left front suspension that has returned again. I am going to repair it for good, by welding the washer to the control arm.

My only ongoing concerns are gas mileage (600-800 miles per week) and rear tire wear.

When I press on the accelerator pedal, all those concerns go up in smoke, along with some vaporized Goodyears.

THIS IS THE BEST VEHICLE I'VE EVER OWNED, IN TERMS OF SMILES PER MILE!!!!!

 

intercooler leaks, - Supposed to be fixed in 2001- Only one 2001 reported problem so far
pulley problems, Only when using aftermarket perf mods
'marble in can - sounds', Only when using aftermarket perf mods

hesitating gear shifts... Normal... fixed by chip

Most of what you mentioned are only problems when you start modding. See BOLD above

Doug

 

Minor problems compared to the fun of driving one. Handling improvement mods are available. Check out Hotchkis performance or Roush Racing.

 

What's the point of asking a contentious question when you have disabled your e-mail link? I could give you lots of good info, but I'm sure not going to do it publicly and start a flame war.

 

My o1 has mods(see sig) and so far, noooo problems. Driven daily and 1/4 miled(also dynoed), she has the heart of a pit bull('Dolly'-she had a BIG chest-was my pit bitch until I had to have her put down) and sings when she's happiest-at WOT!

What Jay said...........

Dan

 

01, have no problems so far, no intercooler problem, no front end clunk, no nothing, just enjoying it as much if not more than the 99

 

sorry bud, ill enable the e-mail...


thanks for the replies everyone. hopefully ill get a solid vehicle

 

not true..

i have it, and im 100% stock

 

...cause you got some crappy gas up in that tank.

BfB

 

KIDS and ROCKS! Long story...

 

NO PROBLEMS WITH MY 01. DAILY DRIVER HAS 15600MI. NOW NO PROBLEMS SO FAR. BEST PART OF DAY IS DRIVE IN AND DRIVR HOME. AND THATS MORE FUN EVERYTIME ARTIE

 

passenger window wouldn't go down - Ford fixed it
muffler blew off down 1/4 mile pass - I fixed

alot of people hate the stock plugs, and in a recent thread floating around 2 01's have a plug or 2 that shot.

FORD -fix or repair daily, gives it personality, I love this truck

And the NUMBER 1 biggest problem, people are starting to learn how fast these trucks are and are to scarred to race.

 

captainoblivious,

What was wrong with your passenger side window ? what did they do to fix it ?

FRITZ, Stock Silver 2001 "L"

 

i only run the best 91 octane i can get in cali!


<sarcasm>