2001 Ford F Super Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F Super Duty years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford F Super Duty. That ranks 4th out of 12 F Super Duty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (8 complaints, 25%), typically at around 92,738 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 7 defect investigations involving it.
- 32owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 7NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford F Super Duty 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 | 8 | 25% | 92,738 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 25% | 81,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 16% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% | 124,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 161,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford F Super Duty recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: 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 clamp, and later a bracket that provided a ground for the fuel filler pipe. The pickup box may not have been properly grounded.
Risk: Without proper grounding, an electrostatic discharge could result during fuel fill up, potentially leading to a fire.
Fix: 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 free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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.
- 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.
- Front wheel bearing (SQ01012) — opened Nov 13, 2001, closed Apr 30, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My driver side front seat belt will come unbuckled for no apparent reason.no matter speed angle etc. *js
Ford f250 2001 6.8 v-10 spark plug blow out i just had two of my ten plugs blow out on my 2001 f250 gas 6.8 v-10 with 161k miles. I tuned up the engine at the recommended 100k miles using the specified procedures for this engine. I knew there was a problem with this engine and was extremely careful…
I purchased a 2001 ford super duty new. The transmission failed at 61k miles at 6 years old. I replaced that transmission with a 'rebuilt by ford' transmission with a 3 year, 36k mile warranty. That transmission failed (disintegrated) with 31k miles at 37 months. Although the dealer is helping with…
Was sitting at stop light, and all of a sudden there was a pop, and this terrible noise started coming from engine area. Pulled into a parking lot, and called my husband. He came down, and inspected the engine. He found the number 4 spark plug missing. This is the first time this failure has…
My 2001 ford f350 superduty ejected a spark plug for the second time in a year. I finally had to buy an insert kit to fix the problem myself cost me 450.00 plus a new ignition coil for 55.00. Ford would not even think of taking the blame for this problem telling me that it is very uncommon for this…
Other Ford F Super Duty years
← 2000 F Super Duty · 2002 F Super Duty →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 F Super Duty | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 |
| 2003 F Super Duty | 27 | 0 |
| 2002 F Super Duty | 34 | 0 |
| 2001 | 32 | 1 |
| 2000 F Super Duty | 63 | 3 |
| 1999 F Super Duty | 93 | 3 |
| 1998 F Super Duty | 14 | 0 |
| 1997 F Super Duty | 24 | 3 |
| 1996 F Super Duty | 8 | 2 |
| 1995 F Super Duty | 12 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F Super Duty?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F Super Duty?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Ford F Super Duty a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F Super Duty model years, the 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.