2001 Ford F-350 Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 160 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2001 Ford F-350, 3% of the 160 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“My spare tire fell out from underneath the truck while driving down the road. Upon inspection the cable that held the tire under the truck was frayed and broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10852678, filed 2016-03, 90,000 miles“While driving vehicle shook uncontrollably. Driver hit the guard rail. No injuries reported. Driver noticed the right side wheel sheared off. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the wheel and hub assembly v needed to be replaced. Steering felt jerky at times. Abs light came on in the dash board. The consumer heard metal to metal while driving. The consumer stopped the vehicle and got out to see the front left tire detatched from the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10109210, filed 2005-03, 83,836 miles“The contact owns a 2001 Ford f350. While driving 65 MPH, the contact felt a vibration coming from the front end of the vehicle. He inspected the vehicle and noticed a crack on the rim. The dealer was not notified and no repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 143,505. *updated 12/12/07 . Updated 12/12/07”
NHTSA complaint #10204255, filed 2007-09, 143,505 miles“The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the after market rim on the front passenger tire split in half. The split occurred leaving two crescent pieces of the rim. The rear driver side rim had also split two years prior to this failure. The first rim was replaced with a new rim, but the manufacturer determined the second rim should be welded back together. The weld racing inc., scorpio rims were on a 2001 Ford f350. Updated 6/19/2006 - the consumer has replaced all four rims. The new rims are by another manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #10156635, filed 2006-05Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 13 | 14% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 18% |
| 2008 | 6 | 5% |
| 2007 | 2 | 6% |
| 2006 | 7 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 18 | 4% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-350
31 complaintsSteering
28 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsFuel system
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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