Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Engine and engine cooling91
- Power train45
- Tires39
- Electrical system39
- Steering21
- Seat belts14
- Vehicle speed control11
- Suspension10
- Service brakes, hydraulic9
- Engine8
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 13 injuries and 3 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Recalls
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.
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.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Ford told its dealers about the 2001 Ford F-250 SD: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 630725 | CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT |
| 630239 | CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT |
| 630130 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIPER PIN RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT |
| 630053 | INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD |
| 624626 | A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *YD |
| 620409 | SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE FRONT CALIPERS. *TT |
| 620201 | SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS BUILT AFTER 02/01/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO TO HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT |
| 619304 | SOME 2001 VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 03/14/01 MAY EXHIBIT A REVERSE PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *TT |
| 616542 | INFORMATION ON ECS / RCM AIR BAG CONFIGURATION. *TT |
| 616522 | SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT |
| 10171326 | This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure. |
| 10171325 | This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure. |
| 10148818 | This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort. |
| 10055648 | FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35 AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1035, AND DIFFICULTY ATTEMPTING PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION (PMI). MODEL 2001-2004 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE |
| 10028404 | FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SUPER DUTY 4X4. *PE UPDATED 7/22/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE |
| 10024865 | 1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L DIESEL F-SUPER DUTY - CLEAN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM AFTER CERTAIN TURBO OR ENGINE FAILURES - SERVICE TIP. *NJ |
| 10023653 | 1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ |
| 10022675 | BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ |
| 10022289 | 6.8L ENGINES. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) RECALIBRATION. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. *KB |
| 10022243 | LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB |
| 10021621 | LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB |
| 10021484 | ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB |
| 10018067 | VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT |
| 10017865 | HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT |
| 10014138 | SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
ENGINE STALLING
ENGINE STALLING
SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)
SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation