2001 Ford F-250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,873miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Ford F-250, 2% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,873 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.
“For the r4100 transmission. The external transmission filter came apart and destroyed my transmission (Ford part # xc3z-7b155-ba) definitely not a 30,000 mile filter. Not many people know anything about this,of what I have found. There was a easy 80,000 left in the trans if lines and oil ports weren't plugged from filter fibers. #2 the paint cancer (white) is there any recalls or help with that?”
NHTSA complaint #11020228, filed 2017-08, 148,746 miles“The door opening lever is so close to the door handle that when the passenger reached for the handle the door open while the vehicle was in motion, the dealer has been contacted”
NHTSA complaint #8020182, filed 2002-10, 45,000 miles“On several occasions, the power steering is weak or non-existing when putting foot on the brake and driving in slow conditions. Dealer states this is normal, consumer also states that tail gate does not open, stabilizer link replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8005519, filed 2002-03Related service bulletins
- 10012965Feb 1, 2005Service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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