2001 Ford F-250 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2001 Ford F-250, 2% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Tailpipe is close enough to spare tire to melt tire. Tire is unusable. Later vehicles have a heat shield in place to prevent this. Ford should have recalled earlier units.”
NHTSA complaint #11364408, filed 2020-10, 100,000 miles“The truck burst into flames while parked. It had been sitting for over 13 hours at the time of the fire. It destroyed one car on either side of it. The fire investigator could not say exactly what caused the fire at the time, but made me aware of a recall on that year of Ford vehicles involving the speed control safety deactivation switch. Information on the recall says that the wire could heat up and cause a fire. The truck along with two other vehicles were completely destroyed in the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10853238, filed 2016-04, 197,000 miles“My husband and I have a Ford f250 truck. It's a 2001 which we purchase in 3/2002. My husband was driving the truck when he heard a bang then the truck died. We had the truck towed to a local auto repair shop. The repair shop stated that they would not touch the truck because the spark plug blew out causing the head to blow. They stated that this is an ongoing thing with Ford trucks and Ford will not admit that they have an engineering problem with the motor. I brought this matter to the dealership and the Ford customer service departments attention. Neither one of them would assist me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133710, filed 2005-08Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 14 | 10% |
| 2013 | 8 | 8% |
| 2012 | 25 | 9% |
| 2011 | 19 | 8% |
| 2010 | 10 | 14% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 9 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 8 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-250
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-250
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology