2001 Ford F-350 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 18%of 158 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,781miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Ford F-350 SD, 18% of the 158 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,781 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2001 f-350 super duty crew cab, the screws that hold the transmission shifter cable plate to the steering column shift tube, backed out of their holes. As the company mechanic I experienced the same problem previously on a different truck. I repaired the problem the same way, lowering the steering column, installing longer bolts with thread lock compound on the threads, added a nyloc nut on the end of the bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #10134353, filed 2005-08, 29,947 miles“Auto. Transmition failure on 2001 f350 superduty fords, this is the 4th one that I know of. The transmition fails to shift from 1st to 2nd gear. My truck has 58,000 miles, and I donot pull any heavy loads.Ford said the repairs would be at my cost. If they are having so much trouble w/ them why isn't there a recall?”
NHTSA complaint #10003086, filed 2003-01, 57,500 miles“2001 Ford f350 superduty - I am a disabled veteran who does not use this vehicle to tow. The transmission would not shift from 2nd gear. The transmission has to be replaced completely at my expense. With so many complaints, why is there not a recall, or why has Ford not paid for the replacement?”
NHTSA complaint #10093431, filed 2004-10, 48,000 miles“Multiple failures of clutch master/slave cylinder assemblies. Told by the dealer that the failures are probably due to other problems in the clutch. I replaced my clutch and found a siezed pilot shaft bearing, damage to flywheel, and bad clutch pressure plate.”
NHTSA complaint #10033445, filed 2003-08, 93,280 miles“Vehicle had 38,000 miles on it when transmission went out on 2001 crewcab psd. Ford said too bad, warranty expired now . Ended up spending $5000 on a new transmission, not from Ford, but from a diesel expert who said this is common to this vehicle, and specifically this year - he also has the same vehicle and had the exact same problem. We have owned Ford vehicles for over 25 years, but never again will we buy a Ford because we now feel they do not stand behind their vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10110717, filed 2005-02, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10022289Apr 3, 20076.8l engines. Powertrain control module (pcm) recalibration. Sample consumer letter attached.
- 10013402Oct 7, 2005Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013110Jan 1, 2004Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 38% |
| 2025 | 5 | 36% |
| 2024 | 6 | 13% |
| 2023 | 4 | 10% |
| 2022 | 15 | 13% |
| 2021 | 10 | 10% |
| 2020 | 54 | 29% |
| 2019 | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 23 | 4% |
| 2016 | 17 | 8% |
| 2015 | 17 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 2 | 8% |
| 2006 | 5 | 4% |
| 2005 | 13 | 6% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 13 | 10% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2001 | 28 | 18% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-350 SD
40 complaintsTires
34 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
7 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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