2001 Ford F-550 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- 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-550 SD, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Dt: the consumer stated 2001 Ford f550 super duty caught on fire under the dash board. Consumer's husband was driving the vehicle when it caught on fire, going approximately 45 MPH. According to the husband, he smelled smoke and saw fire. Pulled over to try and put the fire out. The other people in the vehicle got the items out of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and told the consumer there was a wrong fuse in it, installed by the consumer's mechanic. This happened on july 13, 2005. There was no one injured, neither the fire or police department was notified. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129085, filed 2005-07“The contact owns a 2001 Ford f550. While driving approximately 55 MPH on normal road conditions, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicator remained illuminated until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to the computerized system. The vehicle was repaired. Recently, there was corrosion in the fuel tank. The fuel tank was replaced and the vehicle is currently operating properly. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN and mileages were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10248732, filed 2008-11Related 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 33% |
| 2015 | 2 | 18% |
| 2012 | 1 | 17% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 2 | 9% |
| 2006 | 1 | 2% |
| 2005 | 4 | 13% |
| 2004 | 9 | 18% |
| 2003 | 1 | 3% |
| 2002 | 3 | 14% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 1999 | 3 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-550 SD
13 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-550 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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