MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford F-350

● Typical for this model
2001 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:36.390Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
160
Recalls
6

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
5

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Tires

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2001 160 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2001 160 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2001 160 2002: 116 complaints 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2016 2017: 480 complaints 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints

2001: 160 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199496
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200390
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Tires

19% · 31 reports

Most commonly citing tread/belt and sidewall.

CRASHINJURY
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This super swamper tire is the second one that has exploded while driving on the highway, both were front mounted tires.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-09-09

Steering

18% · 28 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic power assist system and gear box (other than rack and pinion).

CRASHINJURY
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Steering gets hard and feels like it locks when you step on the brakes.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-10

Also filed under Service brakes

Consumer stated while traveling 20 MPH and without any indication vehicle lost all steering power, resulting in a crash. Problem due to defective steering gear box.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-29

Steering gear sector shaft snapped while making a left turn, loss of steering caused the accident. Ford claimed the shaft break was due to the accident. I heard the shaft snap and had no steering before the collision with parked vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-05-30

Service brakes

16% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Power train

11% · 18 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASHFIRE

Engine and engine cooling

8% · 12 reports

Most commonly citing engine and exhaust system.

FIRE
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Vehicle was running at idle for 30 minutes when engine compartment caught on fire. Ford has been notified.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-04-13

Safety timeline

6 recalls · 5 investigations · oldest first

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    2001-03-19Air bags01V082000 Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a driver air bag module. Owner notification began March 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the…

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    2001-03-26Fuel system, gasoline01V106000 Vehicle description: f-super duty crew cab pickup trucks (F-350 short wheelbase trucks equipped with a 6 3/4' pickup box and dual rear wheels) were built after a change was implemented to delete a…

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fuel filler pipe ground. Owner notification began March 26, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive…

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    2001-07-25Seat belts01V227001 Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began July 25, 2001. Owners who take their…

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    2001-08-20Visibility01V258000 Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and…

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001.…

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    2002-08-19Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-22 Rapid tire deflation
  6. I
    2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  7. I
    2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  8. I
    2005-03-22Engineering analysisClosed 2006-08-02 Engine compartment fires
  9. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  10. R
    2006-08-07Vehicle speed control06V286000 On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

    Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2006. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. (Note: also see recalls…

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    2007-09-05Equipment07E066000 Certain cequent 90 degree 7-way right angle adaptors sold by distributors in tow packages for aftermarket sales to tow 5TH wheel rv travel trailers. Due to incorrect wiring of the harness, the…

    Remedy: All of the defective tow packages are still at the distributor level and have not been sold to any consumers.

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 31 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 28 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V082000 · Air bags
  • Recall 01V106000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 01V227001 · Seat belts
  • Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
  • Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
  • Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford F-350 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Ford F-350 is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-350?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-350 have?
6 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.