2001 Ford F-250 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-250 SD years
- Far more complaints than other years 7th of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford F-250 SD. That ranks 7th out of 32 F-250 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (91 complaints, 32%), typically at around 92,338 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 19 fires, 13 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 8 defect investigations involving it.
- 288owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 8NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford F-250 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 91 | 32% | 92,338 | “spark plug” (49%) | $1,150 |
| Power Train | 45 | 16% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 39 | 14% | 78,912 | — | — |
| Tires | 39 | 14% | 40,288 | — | — |
| Steering | 21 | 7% | 70,493 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 14 | 5% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 4% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 3% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 3% | 41,918 | — | — |
| Engine | 8 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 2% | 57,376 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 1% | 57,235 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 1% | 136,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 1% | 95,400 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 1% | 26,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 137,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 1% | 49,300 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 101,373 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 137,504 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 0% | 60,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford F-250 SD recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: 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 mercury mountaineer, 1995-1997 and 2001-2003 ranger, and 1994 f53 vehicles equipped with the texas instruments speed control deactivation switch (scds). The scds may leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn.
Risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
Fix: 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 connector and repair as necessary. Repairs will be completed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine stalling (EA06012) — opened Jun 22, 2006, closed Dec 7, 2007, led to recall 07V553000.
- Engine stalling (PE06011) — opened Feb 27, 2006, closed Jun 23, 2006.
- Spark plug ejection from cylinder head (DP05005) — opened Sep 22, 2005, closed Jan 4, 2006.
- Engine compartment fires (EA05005) — opened Mar 22, 2005, closed Aug 2, 2006, led to recall 05V388000.
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (EA05004) — opened Feb 17, 2005, closed Jul 6, 2005.
- Front seat belt buckle assembly (RQ04011) — opened Oct 22, 2004, closed Feb 17, 2005.
- Accelerator pedal sensor (etc) (EA04006) — opened Feb 23, 2004, closed Feb 10, 2005.
- Sector shaft fractures (EA01009) — opened Mar 2, 2001, closed Aug 19, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear passenger doors of extended cab(both) will not release to open. Causing danger in difficulty of passengers to exit the vehicle.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (TOMBALL FORD, 22702 TOMBALL PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 77375, [redacted]) WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE…
Parked my truck at the post office to retrieve mail, got out and shut door, and out of the corner of my eye i saw what i thought as movement of my truck, so i turned around to see my truck starting to roll backwards , i yelled wtf, and started to chase my truck through the parking area, tried to…
The driver's side seat belt comes unbuckled without the latch being touched while driving. This results in an unsafe situation where the seat belt isn't providing any safety and it also requires two hands to re-buckle it taking my hands off the steering wheel. This happens while driving in my…
Driving out of state for work and spark plug blew out of my engine. And from that results it cost me quiet a bit of extra money that i didn't have to spend and missed a days trying to get that problem fixed. And it ruin my fathers day weekend i wanted to spend with my kid.
Other Ford F-250 SD years
← 2000 F-250 SD · 2002 F-250 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-250 SD | 9 | 6 |
| 2025 F-250 SD | 17 | 7 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 40 | 4 |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 43 | 16 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 126 | 17 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 166 | 12 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 265 | 14 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 1,164 | 11 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 398 | 9 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 1,155 | 14 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 290 | 3 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 296 | 2 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 26 | 0 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 21 | 0 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 57 | 0 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 122 | 0 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 32 | 0 |
| 2009 F-250 SD | 23 | 0 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 141 | 0 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 54 | 1 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 274 | 1 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 295 | 3 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 254 | 2 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 178 | 4 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 245 | 3 |
| 2001 | 288 | 2 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 233 | 2 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 249 | 2 |
| 1998 F-250 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 39 | 2 |
| 1996 F-250 SD | 11 | 1 |
| 1995 F-250 SD | 9 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 91 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F-250 SD?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Ford F-250 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-250 SD model years, the 2001 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.