2001 Ford F-250 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 16%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, 16% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 jump in when I opened the door and I was to old and fat to do that, tried push back , but truck was to heavy to do that, so I went for the parking brake pressed it hard and fast as I could, and that worked my truck was in park, as I had my keys in my hand. …”
NHTSA complaint #11034491, filed 2017-10, 130,000 miles“We have a 2001 Ford F-250 SD truck that has had 3-4 transmission failures since we have owned it. The transmission deteriorates 3-4 months after the warranty expires. On monday, may 29, 2006 we were in a hay field picking up hay when the transmission exploded and caught fire with no warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10158831, filed 2006-06, 90,000 miles“The 2001 f250 I own has always stalled at any given time. Ford recalled the cam position sensor, I had already changed it just before recall then they did again. That never stopped it from stalling, it also doesn't read when you sometimes go to take off. I've changed (throttle switch) that did nothing. All of its mishaps has cased thousands of dollars in repair. Always broke down and can't make money when it's impossible to drive truck time after time. I have been in several close call accidents, when I lose powersteering and almost have crashed into cars. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671247, filed 2015-01, 23,000 miles“I stopped to grab a bite to eat and the truck would not shift into park. I had to turn off the engine in gear and set the parking brake. When I got back, I could hardly get the truck back into neutral to start the vehicle. It was also hard to find gears to drive back to work. We dropped the truck by the Ford dealer and they replaced the shift shaft tube, 2 bushings and the shifter cable assembly. It seems to work fine now.”
NHTSA complaint #10132297, filed 2005-08, 48,450 miles“I was heading out on a family vacation with my 5th wheel camper. I was in west virginia going down a long grade, about half way down the grade I saw my engine RPM fall off to idle speed all I had was my brakes to get me down the hill. I pulled over at bottom of hill and checked transm fluid (I had just had it serviced a couple weeks before) it was full and no visible signs of leakage. When I tried to drive off it wouldnt go in any gear including rev. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080807, filed 2004-07, 39,800 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10022289Apr 3, 20076.8l engines. Powertrain control module (pcm) recalibration. Sample consumer letter attached.
- 10013402Oct 7, 2005Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013110Jan 1, 2004Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 7 | 18% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 22 | 17% |
| 2021 | 25 | 15% |
| 2020 | 77 | 29% |
| 2019 | 46 | 4% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 25 | 2% |
| 2016 | 14 | 5% |
| 2015 | 19 | 6% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 2 | 10% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 8% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 16 | 5% |
| 2004 | 21 | 8% |
| 2003 | 20 | 11% |
| 2002 | 12 | 5% |
| 2001 | 45 | 16% |
| 2000 | 21 | 9% |
| 1999 | 23 | 9% |
| 1997 | 8 | 21% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
91 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTires
39 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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