MYRModel Year Report

2001 Ford Super Duty

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2001 Ford Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:24:42.990Z

Only 2 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford Super Duty Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2001 highlighted. 1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1995: 5 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2002: 1 complaints 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010
2001: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19902
19910
19955
19965
199918
20002
20012
20021
20068
20071
20091
20108

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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PROBLEMS WITH FORD SUPER DUTY PICKUPS WITH DIESEL ENGINES WHICH CAUSED THE DEATH OF ONE MAN AND INJURED HIS TWO MINOR CHILDREN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030718

POWER TRAIN

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train.

FIRE
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UPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS, THE R.P.M. GAUGE STARTED FLUCTUATING FROM 1000 TO 3000 R.P.M., IT SQUEALED AND JERKED INTO GEAR AND A POPPING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT END.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE
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UPON ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS, THE R.P.M. GAUGE STARTED FLUCTUATING FROM 1000 TO 3000 R.P.M., IT SQUEALED AND JERKED INTO GEAR AND A POPPING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT END.

NHTSA ODI report, 20020514

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
Show complaint excerpts

PROBLEMS WITH FORD SUPER DUTY PICKUPS WITH DIESEL ENGINES WHICH CAUSED THE DEATH OF ONE MAN AND INJURED HIS TWO MINOR CHILDREN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030718

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20041022 — RQ (closed 20050217)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

I 20050217 — EA (closed 20050706)

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2001 Ford Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2001 Ford 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 Super Duty?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2001 Ford Super Duty have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.