2001 Ford F-350 Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 11%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 66,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Ford F-350, 11% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 66,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Transmission failed on our 2001 F-350 at 66,463 miles. Vehicle was out of warranty and transmission had to be replaced at a cost of $3000. Transmission was replaced at a Ford dealership. Ford offered no assistance because regular maintenance on the vehicle had not been performed at a Ford dealership. They denied any defects in the transmission. They stated we should have purchased an extended warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10128405, filed 2005-07, 66,463 miles“Automatic transmission sprag gear cracking items. Sprag gear lock-up. Also, repairs or overhaul were made on the power train system (I.e., automatic transmission system).”
NHTSA complaint #10082051, filed 2004-07, 63,826 miles“Automatic transmission sprag gear cracking. Sprag gear lock-up. Also, repairs or overhaul were made on the power train system (I.e., automatic transmission system).”
NHTSA complaint #10082061, filed 2004-07, 61,028 miles“Dt: the clutch pin broke completely off. The clutch pedal went all the way to floor, and the consumer lost control of the vehicle. The consumer talked to Ford and they said that the consumer would have to take it to dealer for repairs. There was no way to move the vehicle except towing it. The consumer had similar problems two other times. The first two times the bushing was over the pin. Whom ever welded the pin, made it hard in the back and as a result it fractured and broke completely off. The pin was welded in crooked when it was manufactured. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137398, filed 2005-09, 74,125 miles“Our concern stems from not only the failure of our transmission, but more importantly from the number of times we have been asked by others, if we have ever had transmission problems with this particular model. We frequently pull our fifth wheel rv and come into contact with numerous people at the rv parks. In too many conversations to recall, the topic of discussion has been the 2001 Ford F-350 transmission problem. Everyone seems to have either encountered the problem with their own truck or knows of someone who has. …”
NHTSA complaint #761843, filed 2002-05Related service bulletins
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10011164Aug 23, 2004Rear axle popping/chatter noise - dana 80 model dual rear wheel (drw).
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 8% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 9 | 7% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 4% |
| 2004 | 18 | 11% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 10 | 9% |
| 2001 | 17 | 11% |
| 2000 | 28 | 9% |
| 1999 | 64 | 16% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 14% |
| 1996 | 15 | 12% |
| 1995 | 14 | 10% |
| 1994 | 22 | 23% |
| 1993 | 15 | 15% |
| 1992 | 8 | 15% |
| 1991 | 3 | 10% |
| 1990 | 5 | 13% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-350
31 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 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.
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