2001 Ford F Super Duty

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2001 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-09-16T15:30:24.278Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2001: 32 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1981	1
1987	1
1989	1
1990	1
1991	1
1992	8
1993	3
1994	20
1995	12
1996	8
1997	24
1998	14
1999	93
2000	63
2001	32
2002	34
2003	27
2004	14
2005	27
2008	31

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

POWER TRAIN 25%

25% of complaints: power train — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

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WHEN THE PICKUP IS PARKED ON A SLIGHT INCLINE IN FIRST,SECOND,THIRD GEAR, IF YOU DO NOT CRAM ON THE BRAKE AS HARD AS YOU CAN THE TRUCK WILL ROLL BACKWARDS! IF YOU DON'T HAVE BRAKE YOU WATCH TRUCK ROLL BACKWARDS. THE FORD HOTLINE SAID THIS NORMAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020924

Also filed under SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC and VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 25%

25% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 8 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing gasoline and diesel.

TIRES 16%

16% of complaints: tires — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sidewall.

SEATS 13%

13% of complaints: seats — 4 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing head restraint.

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WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SEAT REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20010301

SEAT BELTS 9%

9% of complaints: seat belts — 3 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

CRASH INJURY

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FRITTS FORD SOLD ME THE TRUCK WITHOUT CHECKING WHEN I BROUGHT IN FOR SERVICE - A FEW DAYS LATER I WAS INJURED WHEN THE SEAT BELT FAILED. I HAVE REPLACED THE BELT.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20020109

MY DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WILL COME UNBUCKLED FOR NO APPARENT REASON.NO MATTER SPEED ANGLE ETC. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20150208

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20010326 — fuel system, gasoline

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 CL

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 THE

Campaign 01V106000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20011113 — SQ (closed 20020430)

FRONT WHEEL BEARING

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 20050922 — DP (closed 20060104)

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

I 20060227 — PE (closed 20060623)

ENGINE STALLING

I 20060622 — EA (closed 20071207)

ENGINE STALLING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for power train issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (8 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 01V106000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford F Super Duty 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 Super Duty?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F Super Duty have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.