2001 Ford Super Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 6, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Super Duty years
Not enough data 6th of 10 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford Super Duty. That ranks 6th out of 10 Super Duty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2001 Ford Super Duty problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling2
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling2100%———
Power Train150%———
Vehicle Speed Control150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 120031

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2001 Ford Super Duty recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Ford Super Duty.

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

  • 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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Problems with ford super duty pickups with diesel engines which caused the death of one man and injured his two minor children. (lawyer on behalf of deceased) *mr the incident may had been caused by an inoperative accelerator pedal of the other motorist vehicle who cuased the accident. Ph *jb *mr

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 17, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10026462

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. The dealer could not find any problem, but he suggested that it…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 26, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 564157

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford Super Duty?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford Super Duty?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2001 Ford Super Duty a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Super Duty model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.