2001 Ford Super Duty

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2001 Ford Super Duty
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:17.626Z

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.

Complaints
2

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

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 2 2002: 1 complaint 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 8 complaints
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1995: 5 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 8 complaints 2010
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1991: 0 complaints 1991 1995: 5 complaints 1995 1996: 5 complaints 1996 1999: 18 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 2 complaints 2001 2 2002: 1 complaint 2002 2006: 8 complaints 2006 2007: 1 complaint 2007 2009: 1 complaint 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.

Engine and engine cooling

2 of 2 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline and diesel.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
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, 2003-07-18

Also filed under Vehicle speed control

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, 2002-05-14

Also filed under Power train

Vehicle speed control

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Power train

1 of 2 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.

FIRE

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2004-10-22Recall queryClosed 2005-02-17 Front seat belt buckle assembly
  2. I
    2005-02-17Engineering analysisClosed 2005-07-06 Front seat belt buckle assembly

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Ford Super Duty — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Power train: 1 report on file for this year.

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 engine and engine cooling, accounting for 100% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.