MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford F-350 SD

◆ Worse than typical
2001 Ford F-350 SD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:36:14.240Z

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-350 SD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 2 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1998 1999: 142 complaints 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2008: 101 complaints 2008 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 17 complaints 2016: 20 complaints 2017: 88 complaints 2018: 5 complaints 2018 2019: 9 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 5 complaints 2022: 105 complaints 2023: 37 complaints 2023 2024: 42 complaints 2025: 13 complaints 2026: 5 complaints 2026
2001: 158 complaints
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YearComplaints
19930
19940
19952
19960
19973
19983
1999142
2000157
2001158
2002124
2003132
2004130
2005217
2006127
200725
2008101
200919
201050
201143
201229
20139
20147
201517
201620
201788
20185
20199
20201
20215
2022105
202337
202442
202513
20265

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 13%

13% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 21 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
POWER TRAIN 12%

12% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 11%

11% of complaints: tires — 18 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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FIRESTONE STEETEXT TIRES ON F350 FORD PICK-UP. 02-04-2004 LEFT FRONT TIRE RUPTURED, CAUSING ACCIDENT . VEHICLE WAS TOTAL. NO INJURIES. FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL ACC. #FHPC04OFF0115584. CRASH REPORT #70818961. STATEFARM INS. CLAIM #59Y649922. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040227

TIRES 10%

10% of complaints: tires — 16 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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ON SEPTEMBER 17 ONE OUR CREW VEHICLES EXPERIENCED A TREAD SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS RESULTING IN ONE SEVERE INJURY, TWO MUCH LESS SEVERE INJURY'S AND A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130930

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
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ELECTRONIC PROBLEM, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL, IT STALL ON THE FREEWAY CAUSING A COLLISON BETWEEEN MY VEHICLE AND A SEMI, SEMI SIDESWIPED MY VEHICLE TEARING OFF THE DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040714

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2001 — complaint volume: 158
I 20010302 — EA (closed 20030819)

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

I 20040223 — EA (closed 20050210)

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)

I 20041022 — RQ (closed 20050217)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

I 20050217 — EA (closed 20050706)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

I 20050322 — EA (closed 20060802)

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES

I 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

I 20060227 — PE (closed 20060623)

ENGINE STALLING

I 20060622 — EA (closed 20071207)

ENGINE STALLING

R 20071229 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Campaign 07V553000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080207 — wheels

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, AND

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.

Campaign 07E106000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20091027 — vehicle speed control

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 2002

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 CO

Campaign 09V399000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (21 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (19 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (18 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 07V553000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E106000 (wheels) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09V399000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

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WORST YEARS

◆ 2005 ◆ 2000 ● 1999

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford F-350 SD reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Ford F-350 SD is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-350 SD?

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-350 SD have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.