2001 Ford F-450 SD Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 9%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Ford F-450 SD, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,850 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Consumer states while traveling at 30 MPH, saw black smoke pouring from under vehicle. Consumer drove to dealer, dealer stated the air filter and oil should be changed every 3 days because of the dirt roads, this could cause engine to blow up. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #8007870, filed 2002-04Related recalls
- 07V553000Dec 5, 2007On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently…Covers: Ford F-450 SD 1997–2003, E Series 1997–2003, F-550 SD 1997–2003 +3 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2011 | 2 | 33% |
| 2008 | 28 | 41% |
| 2007 | 2 | 13% |
| 2006 | 9 | 26% |
| 2005 | 5 | 13% |
| 2004 | 7 | 21% |
| 2003 | 4 | 25% |
| 2002 | 2 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 9% |
| 2000 | 5 | 12% |
| 1999 | 8 | 12% |
| 1993 | 2 | 40% |
| 1991 | 4 | 67% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-450 SD
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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