2001 Ford F-250 SD
This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 288
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 8
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 2001
Opened by NHTSA
32% of complaints
Complaints per year
2001: 288 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 39 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 249 |
| 2000 | 233 |
| 2001 | 288 |
| 2002 | 245 |
| 2003 | 178 |
| 2004 | 254 |
| 2005 | 295 |
| 2006 | 274 |
| 2007 | 54 |
| 2008 | 141 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 32 |
| 2011 | 122 |
| 2012 | 57 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 17 |
| 2026 | 8 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
32% · 92 reportsMost commonly citing engine and diesel.
Power train
17% · 49 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle hubs.
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Consumer was traveling on highway, and there was transmission fluid leaking from under vehicle. Also there was a fire under hood, in which consumer believes started with the transmission problems prior.
NHTSA ODI report, 2001-11-28
Also filed under Electrical system
Tires
14% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.
Electrical system
14% · 39 reportsMost commonly citing ignition and front underhood.
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Tl* the contact owns 2001 Ford f-250. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked it caught fire and the flames were coming from under the hood. The police and the fire department were notified and a report was filed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-08-31
Steering
7% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and pump.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250 SD. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated.
NHTSA ODI report, 2018-11-23
Also filed under Engine
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 8 investigations · oldest first
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2001Complaint volume 288 complaints filed for this model year.
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2001-03-02Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-19 Sector shaft fractures
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2004-02-23Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-10 Accelerator pedal sensor (Etc)
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2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
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2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
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2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
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2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
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2006-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-06-23 Engine stalling
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2006-04-03Exterior lighting06E026000 Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber…
Remedy: Pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on April 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
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2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling
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2007-12-29Engine and engine cooling07V553000 On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3L diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
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2009-10-27Vehicle speed control09V399000 Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 Windstar, 2000-2003 Excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 F-250 SD through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 E-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 Explorer, 1997 and…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners that dealers will install a fused wiring harness in line with the scds. On 1999-2003 Windstar vehicles with a leaking scds, dealers will also inspect the ABS control module…
Buy-smart checklist
2001 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 92 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 49 reports on file for this year.
- Tires: 39 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06E026000 · Exterior lighting
- Recall 07V553000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
- Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2001 Ford F-250 SD reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Ford F-250 SD is rated "significantly worse".
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-250 SD?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 32% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-250 SD have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.