2001 Ford F-250 Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2001 Ford F-250. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 06V286000Aug 1, 20061,200,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Vehicle speed control
  Covers: Ford F-250 1994–2002, F-350 1994–2002, F-450 SD 1994–2002 +10 more

  Reported issue: On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat.

  Possible consequence: Overheating could result in smoke or burn and an underhood fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a fused wiring harness into the speed control system free of charge. The recall began on august 7, 2006. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. (note: also see recalls 05v017 and 05v388)

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• 01V258000Aug 8, 20011,083,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
  Covers: Ford F-250 2000–2001, Focus 2000–2001, Expedition 2000–2001 +12 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when…

  Possible consequence: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

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• 01V227001Jul 16, 20011,400,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
  Covers: Ford F-250 2001, F-150 2001, Excursion 2001 +10 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. Equipped with seat belts supplied by trw. It is possible that the driver's and/or front passenger's outboard seat belt buckle may not fully latch. Ford crown victoria built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 mercury grand marquis built at st. Thomas assembly plant from 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. Lincoln town cars built…

  Possible consequence: In the event of a crash, the restraint system may not provide adequate occupant protection, increasing the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the front outboard seat belt buckles and if the buckle fails the inspection process, it will be replaced. Owner notification began july 25, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time…

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• 01V082000Mar 12, 2001268 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Ford F-250 2001, F-150 2001, Excursion 2001 +3 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.

  Possible consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the driver air bag may not deploy as intended, potentially resulting in reduced occupant protection, or a burn injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a driver air bag module. Owner notification began march 19, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

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NHTSA investigations

• EA05005Engine compartment firesClosed · Mar 22, 2005

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