Is the 2001 Ford F-450 SD reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-450 SD?

The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-450 SD have?

9 recalls on file for this model year.

2001 Ford F-450 SD

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2001 Ford F-450 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:41:07.279Z

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 23 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 23
Recalls: 9
Investigations: 7
Top problem: —

Complaints per year

2001: 23 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1991	6
1992	3
1993	5
1994	3
1995	2
1996	2
1997	4
1998	1
1999	66
2000	43
2001	23
2002	14
2003	16
2004	33
2005	40
2006	35
2007	16
2008	68
2009	3
2010	3
2011	6
2012	3
2013	2
2014	1
2015	1
2016	1
2017	1
2018	0
2019	3
2020	0
2021	18
2022	24
2023	5
2024	9
2025	2
2026	3

Known problem areas

Only 23 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, diesel

7 of 23 total reports mention: fuel system, diesel, most commonly citing tank assembly.

Tires

5 of 23 total reports mention: tires, most commonly citing valve and sidewall.

Service brakes

4 of 23 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Power train

3 of 23 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing clutch assembly.

Parking brake

2 of 23 total reports mention: parking brake, most commonly citing linkage and cable and mechanical.

Show complaint excerpts

Emergency brake cable assembly broke, manual brake clutch assembly failed on 07/29/02.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-26

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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2001-03-02Engineering analysisClosed 2003-08-19 Sector shaft fractures
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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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2001-03-28Tires01V046000 Vehicle description: trucks equipped with commercial truck tires that have steel cords in the tire sidewall. The valve stems may have been torn or damaged during assembly and could leak causing…

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the valve stems for leakage, and will replace both the valve stem and the tire if leakage is present. Owner notification began March 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles…

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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
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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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2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling
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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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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…

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Buy-smart checklist

2001 Ford F-450 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Fuel system, diesel: 7 reports on file for this year.
Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 4 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 01V082000 · Air bags
Recall 01V046000 · Tires
Recall 01V227001 · Seat belts
Recall 01V258000 · Visibility
Recall 06V286000 · Vehicle speed control
Recall 07E066000 · Equipment
Recall 07V553000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
Recall 09V399000 · Vehicle speed control

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford F-450 SD reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-450 SD?: The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-450 SD have?: 9 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.