2001 Ford F-550 SD

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2001 Ford F-550 SD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:56:02.422Z

Only 29 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 29 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-550 SD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1993: 0 complaints 1993 1994: 0 complaints 1995: 0 complaints 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 61 complaints 2000: 72 complaints 2001: 29 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 33 complaints 2003 2004: 49 complaints 2005: 32 complaints 2006: 44 complaints 2007: 23 complaints 2008: 26 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 1 complaints 2011: 3 complaints 2012: 6 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2013 2014: 9 complaints 2015: 11 complaints 2016: 3 complaints 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 4 complaints 2020: 4 complaints 2021: 11 complaints 2022: 9 complaints 2023: 1 complaints 2023 2024: 2 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2001: 29 complaints
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YearComplaints
19930
19940
19950
19960
19972
19980
199961
200072
200129
200222
200333
200449
200532
200644
200723
200826
20091
20101
20113
20126
20132
20149
201511
20163
20172
20180
20194
20204
202111
20229
20231
20242
20251
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 29 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

7 of 29 total reports mention: fuel system, diesel.

TIRES

6 of 29 total reports mention: tires.

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VALVE STEMS HAVE FAILED 3 TIMES IN PAST YEAR.THERE WAS A RECALL ON PROBLEM HOWEVER FORD HAS REFUSED TO INATALL NEW VALVE STEMS DUE TO THE DANGEROUS CONDITION. I HAD METAL STEM INSTALLED AT MY COST.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020906

RECALL 01V046000 ON VALVE STEMS DONE ON 24 APR.2001. DEALER ONLY INSPECTED VALVE STEMS, DID NOT REPLACE. THEN ON 1 JUNE 2001, WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH DRIVER'S REAR INSIDE TIRE WENT FLAT DUE TO FAULTY VALVE STEM. NO ACCIDENT. *AK *SLC

NHTSA ODI report, 20010615

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

4 of 29 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2 of 29 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

FIRE
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I was waiting at a red light and my truck started smoking and caught fire

NHTSA ODI report, 20231127

TIRES

2 of 29 total reports mention: tires.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20010302 — EA (closed 20030819)

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

R 20010328 — tires

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 SID

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 TO

Campaign 01V046000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010725 — seat belts

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 OUTBOARD

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 VEHICLES

Campaign 01V227001 — check if this car was fixed

R 20010820 — visibility

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 OVERHE

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. OWNERS

Campaign 01V258000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20020819 — EA (closed 20030822)

RAPID TIRE DEFLATION

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 20060622 — EA (closed 20071207)

ENGINE STALLING

R 20060807 — vehicle speed control

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 05

Campaign 06V286000 — check if this car was fixed

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-550 SD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 01V046000 (tires) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V227001 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 01V258000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V286000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
  • 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.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2005 ▲ 2003 ● 2006

WORST YEARS

◆ 2000 ◆ 1999 ● 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford F-550 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-550 SD?

The most-reported component is fuel system, diesel, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-550 SD have?

7 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.