2001 Ford F-450 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 30%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Ford F-450 SD, 30% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles.
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.
“Our 2001 f-450 diesel truck has lost power. We had the fuel filter changed and had to have the sending unit cleaned out due to sediment in the bottom of the tank from the take peeling. It is doing it again and I heard of a lot of these diesel trucks having the same problem. This truck only has 90,000 miles on it. I would like reimbursement for this new tank I have to buy which is $500.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10239819, filed 2008-08, 85,000 miles“Vehicle would quit pulling. Had to pull to shoulder and shut off. After fifteen or twenty minutes, it would start and run fairly normal for a few miles and then do the same thing over again. This went on until I got to my destination which was a couple hundred miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10366464, filed 2010-11, 83,000 miles“Failure in lining of fuel tank in f series trucks with diesel engines. Lining falls apart sucking into fuel system causing rapid loss of speed and power. I have been having the fuel tank, and assorted fuel components replaced 4 times total that I am aware of. Possibly more as I am only responsible for 2 f series trucks. Other mgrs are responsible for more.”
NHTSA complaint #10120800, filed 2005-05, 120,000 miles“2001 Ford f450 diesel fuel tank liner failed and resulted in fuel delivery while towing. This caused 10 MPH speed on the interstate while pulling a horse trailer. Just spent $1800.00 for new tank and was told that it would happen again. This problem should have been resolved with the new tank and not just installing another one that will fail also.”
NHTSA complaint #10365197, filed 2010-11, 58,400 miles“F450 stake body dump truck started hesitating at all speeds. Found out that the diesel fuel gas tanks are delaminating on the inside and clogging the fuel system. This repair costs $2,400. A big truck driving down the road that is running fine and then all of a suddenly starts to hesitate is extremely dangerous. Ford trucks seem to be the only ones having this problem. I feel Ford should be required to recall these trucks and fix the problem for safety purposes.”
NHTSA complaint #10325568, filed 2010-04, 90,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 11% |
| 2022 | 1 | 4% |
| 2021 | 3 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 33% |
| 2008 | 19 | 28% |
| 2007 | 12 | 75% |
| 2006 | 26 | 74% |
| 2005 | 24 | 60% |
| 2004 | 20 | 61% |
| 2003 | 6 | 38% |
| 2002 | 7 | 50% |
| 2001 | 7 | 30% |
| 2000 | 7 | 16% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-450 SD
6 complaintsTires
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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