2001 Ford F-350 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 6%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2001 Ford F-350, 6% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,000 miles. 7 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I slid on black ice coasting down a small hill on the roadway doing 35 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. The momentum & weight of the vehicle made the vehicle veer off the road into a pine tree. Despite my best efforts to take my foot off the gas & steer in the direction where the vehicle was sliding (as we were always taught to do), I had no control over where my vehicle was going. I hit a pine tree rather hard. My friend was traveling behind me & watched it happen. I hit (bruised) my arm & knee but didn't require an ambulance. The frame, fender, hood & headlight all got crumpled. …”
NHTSA complaint #10664685, filed 2014-12, 183,000 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford f350. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH the contact had a seizure and lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle went off road and crash into two parked vehicles. However the air bags did not deploy. The contact suffered concussion and abrasions over his eye. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was notified and was awaiting diagnosis. The failure and current mileage was 30,100.”
NHTSA complaint #10482238, filed 2012-10, 30,100 miles“I reported air bag readiness light on dash was on to the dealer service department on 4/3/2001 and brought truck in to service on 4/4/2001 I was told that a sensor on the ABS system was not working and that when the air bag light was on the air bag would not operate I was also informed that the truck had a recall and parts were not in stock I should bring it back in 3 days . My wife called Ford and they told her they mailed notices on march 8th 2001 about the recall they did not admit that their was a failure in the sensors!!! …”
NHTSA complaint #743567, filed 2001-04“While driving at 35 MPH consumer's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. Upon impact cut a tree in half, and both air bags did not deployed, no warning light appeared prior to the crash.”
NHTSA complaint #10089304, filed 2004-04“While driving at 45 MPH consumer's vehicle was hit by another vehicle on the front passenger's side. Upon impact, both frontal air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10053872, filed 2004-01Related recalls
- 01V082000Mar 12, 2001Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. The inflator canister in the driver air bag module may have an inadequate weld near the igniter.Covers: Ford F-350 2001, F-150 2001, Excursion 2001 +3 more
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 4% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 2 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 6% |
| 2000 | 12 | 4% |
| 1999 | 25 | 6% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-350
31 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-350
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology