2001 Ford F-450 SD Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,665miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Ford F-450 SD, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,665 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.
“My wife put our truck in gear and it took off with her. Luckily I had just moved from the back of the vehicle. The clutch did not release the transmission. I had to reach in and shut truck off.”
NHTSA complaint #10146078, filed 2005-12, 39,665 miles“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
- 10023653Nov 1, 20071999-2008 f250-f550 super duty 4x4 with electronic shift transfer case not engaging 4x4.
- 10013402Oct 7, 2005Drive away shudder or vibration.
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10014086Dec 13, 2004General (pcm) power train control module programming procedures.
- 10013110Jan 1, 2004Front hubs not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 8% |
| 2021 | 4 | 22% |
| 2011 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 11 | 16% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2002 | 1 | 7% |
| 2001 | 3 | 13% |
| 2000 | 6 | 14% |
| 1999 | 15 | 23% |
| 1991 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-450 SD
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsTires
5 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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