2001 Ford F-450 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 338,261miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2001 Ford F-450 SD, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 338,261 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.
“Emergency brake cable assembly broke, manual brake clutch assembly failed on 07/29/02. These components failed while consumer was utilizing components for towing. Consumer also states the glow plug sensor failed, the air condition sensor failed.”
NHTSA complaint #8017245, filed 2002-08Related service bulletins
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 22% |
| 2023 | 1 | 20% |
| 2022 | 8 | 33% |
| 2021 | 5 | 28% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 9% |
| 2005 | 2 | 5% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2001 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-450 SD
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-450 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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