2001 Ford F-250 SD Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 4%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, 4% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just found out that my 2001 f-250's cruise control was never replaced just disconnected,I only found out after I took it to an independent repair to repair a brake problem. Because my brake system lost pressure. The original Ford solution of disconnecting the cruise control fixes one problem but that same faulty part is still poses danger. I took my truck to Ford a there report showed no recall notice showing and they told me it would be $103 to replace the part, of course I paid it, it would be to dangerous not too. …”
NHTSA complaint #10256064, filed 2009-01, 126,381 miles“Consumer owns 2001 f250 super duty which fire started under hood on driver's side. Fire investigator's opinion was faulty cruise control switch. Vehicle is total loss and fire damage to building.”
NHTSA complaint #10142742, filed 2005-11, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford f250 super duty. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact attempted to use the cruise control, but it did not work. The cruise control light illuminated, but the cruise control still failed. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 58,000 and failure mileage was 57,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10223806, filed 2008-04, 57,300 miles“The contact owned a 2001 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked outside of his home when he heard a loud bang. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed smoke and flames coming from the front driver's side wheel well and under the hood. The contact was able to extinguish the fire using a water hose. The fire department was notified and a report was filed. The fire investigator determined that the fire began on the front driver's side, in between the brake booster and battery. The vehicle was destroyed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10456180, filed 2012-04, 145,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, he attempted to activate the cruise control but it would not engage. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that brake fluid was leaking from the cruise control switch and the switch would need to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 1/15/13 updated 1/25/13”
NHTSA complaint #10487477, filed 2012-12, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 09V399000Oct 13, 2009Ford 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…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 1993–1997, 1999–2003, E-150 1992–2003, E-350 1992–2003 +12 more
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2023 | 4 | 9% |
| 2022 | 3 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 5 | 2% |
| 2019 | 14 | 1% |
| 2018 | 4 | 1% |
| 2017 | 11 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 6 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 7% |
| 2003 | 10 | 6% |
| 2002 | 14 | 6% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 15 | 6% |
| 1999 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 7 | 18% |
| 1996 | 2 | 18% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsTires
39 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBrakes
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology