MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford F Super Duty

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2001 Ford F Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:57:50.275Z

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
32
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2001

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

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

2001: 32 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19871
19891
19901
19911
19928
19933
199420
199512
19968
199724
199814
199993
200063
200132
200234
200327
200414
200527
200831

Known problem areas

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

Power train

25% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

Show complaint excerpts

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, 2002-09-24

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control

Engine and engine cooling

25% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and diesel.

Tires

16% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall.

Seats

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing head restraint.

Show complaint excerpts

Would like to have seat replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2001-03-01

Seat belts

9% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing buckle assembly.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-01-09

My driver side front seat belt will come unbuckled for no apparent reason.no matter speed angle etc.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-08

Safety timeline

1 recall · 7 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2001-11-13SQClosed 2002-04-30 Front wheel bearing
  3. I
    2004-02-23Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-10 Accelerator pedal sensor (Etc)
  4. I
    2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  5. I
    2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  6. I
    2005-09-22Defect petitionClosed 2006-01-04 Spark plug ejection from cylinder head
  7. I
    2006-02-27Preliminary evaluationClosed 2006-06-23 Engine stalling
  8. I
    2006-06-22Engineering analysisClosed 2007-12-07 Engine stalling

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Ford F Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V106000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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