2001 Ford F-350 SD Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 4%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,302miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2001 Ford F-350 SD, 4% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,302 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.
“2001 Ford f-350 caught fire while parked. Authorities called the fire department to come extinguish the fire. The consumer stated he previously had some wiring repairs made to the fuse box going to the rear lights, because the wiring had melted. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0110-50) sent in additional voq. Updated 04/14/08. The consumer also stated the front wheel bearing had failed prior to the fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10222770, filed 2008-03, 380,000 miles“Scrapping noise heard after hard left or right turn. Found to have bad upper and lower ball joints. Ford dealership replaced the two lower and suggested that the uppers were showing signs of wear. Cost for replacement was $727.00 (old parts are available) the vehicle is a 2001 Ford f350 super duty truck with only 27k miles to date. Is this normal, or are others having the same problem?”
NHTSA complaint #10114803, filed 2005-03, 27,285 miles“2001 Ford f-350 7.3 crew cab super duty purchased new . At 48000 miles bought it in for a steering wander problem and front brake pulsation. Dealer diagnosed the problem to be bad upper and lower ball joints and bad drag link. I do not tow or plow with this vehicle have had it serviced at dealerships for most of its service life don't think that the truck should have bad ball joint this young in its service life. The wander makes the truck tricky to drive in winter conditions when you have to stay in the tire tracks on snow covered roads . …”
NHTSA complaint #10016483, filed 2003-04, 45,000 miles“2001 f350 p/s diesel dually 4x4 purchased in february from red simon Ford in austin, tx-excellant condition; last week experienced grinding noise in front wheel area; took to bud cross Ford, caldwell, tx; informed that wheel bearings for both front wheels (including hubs) needing replacing. Vehicle has 48,000 miles on it - road miles only; never engaged 4wd; no heavy hauling. Dealership also informed me that this is a problem with this vehicle but usually not until 60 - 70,000 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10032669, filed 2003-08Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 227 | 49% |
| 2018 | 78 | 38% |
| 2017 | 219 | 38% |
| 2016 | 81 | 39% |
| 2015 | 66 | 32% |
| 2014 | 2 | 29% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 10 | 34% |
| 2011 | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 | 18 | 36% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 13 | 13% |
| 2007 | 9 | 36% |
| 2006 | 43 | 34% |
| 2005 | 38 | 18% |
| 2004 | 5 | 4% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 7 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-350 SD
40 complaintsTires
34 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-350 SD
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.
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