2001 Ford F-250 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 13%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,158miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Ford F-250, 13% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,158 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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“Parked vehicle at main post office , removed keys, I know this because it has my pobox key on key ring. I hopped out and stated to walk off, then I glanced a view to the right, and noticed or thought I noticed, my truck rolling backwards. It was !!! I chased my truck and caught up to it, and attempted hop in and engage foot brake. I am to fat and slow to do that, so I thought quickly, , ah ha, the emergency brake . I reached down and let the truck roll the er brake to my hand, and engage it I called the Ford dealer, no know issues like this has happened, so I was told. …”
NHTSA complaint #11097017, filed 2018-05, 130,000 miles“While driving uphill at 15-20 MPH the driver heard a sound coming from the transmission. The transmission shifted to neutral, then the vehicle rolled backward. After stopping, the driver was unable to shift to drive or reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a clutch mechanism inside the automatic transmission was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10040120, filed 2003-10, 16,550 miles“- the contact owns a Ford F-250 super duty, and stated while vehicle was in a parking lot he stepped on the clutch and the pedal fell all the way to the floor. The stud to which the cylinder connected to sheared off. Updated 03/02/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10181360, filed 2007-02, 124,626 miles“The sprag clutch is breaking across in two sections. The material was made out of a iron/powder mixture. The vehicle was in normal use when the incident occurred. The consumer felt that the repair should be under warranty due to the low mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10082059, filed 2004-07, 32,730 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013369Nov 1, 2004General power train control module (pcm) programming procedures.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 15 | 6% |
| 2011 | 13 | 5% |
| 2010 | 5 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 14 | 7% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 14 | 10% |
| 2004 | 12 | 8% |
| 2003 | 12 | 10% |
| 2002 | 12 | 8% |
| 2001 | 28 | 13% |
| 2000 | 23 | 7% |
| 1999 | 61 | 11% |
| 1998 | 2 | 4% |
| 1997 | 34 | 11% |
| 1996 | 19 | 11% |
| 1995 | 36 | 20% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 17 | 13% |
| 1992 | 26 | 22% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 11 | 10% |
| 1989 | 12 | 11% |
| 1988 | 7 | 11% |
| 1987 | 4 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-250
48 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 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-250
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.
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