2001 Ford F-250 SD Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles.
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.
“When I purchased the truck used, the driver's side window was slightly scratched and over the years the window has been scratched more over a larger area making it nearly impossible to see out of if the sun is on the left side of the truck. I know other models and years have had this problem and don't understand why my truck has not been included.”
NHTSA complaint #10482505, filed 2012-10, 75,000 miles“I have a 2001 Ford f250, the windshield leaked causing the gem module to mal-function. This is a problem in alot of Ford vehicles,not just mine. The short causes the truck to miss, stall, a lot of electrical problems result.”
NHTSA complaint #10257818, filed 2009-02, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that as he started the engine, every light remained illuminated of the instrument panel. In addition, the contact stated that there was a broken seam in the windshield that would cause water to leak into the vehicle and onto the electronic control module. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,007.”
NHTSA complaint #10544025, filed 2013-09, 200,007 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018067Oct 7, 2005Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 11 | 9% |
| 2021 | 17 | 10% |
| 2020 | 14 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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