2001 Ford F-550 SD Engine cooling 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 engine cooling of the 2001 Ford F-550 SD, 7% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 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.
“This being 2nd diesel Ford truck that has had same issue....losing power , blowing smoke. On this 2001 , I have replaced numerous filters, drained tank to clean ,wire harnesses,fuel injectors only to replace motor within a month or so due to contamination to system also transmission was replaced before new motor which I feel could of been due to strain on vehicle....needless to say the truck has started the same problem again.I have sank so much into it I'd never get my money out of it if sold.I feel that Ford should be held responsible for this issue and all the money people have put out to…”
NHTSA complaint #10433919, filed 2011-11“Vehicle parked in garage overnight with block heater plugged in. Block heater power cord failed resulting in fire. Vehicle engine compartment burned as well as the garage.”
NHTSA complaint #10156195, filed 2006-04Related 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-550 SD 1997–2003, F-450 SD 1997–2003, E Series 1997–2003 +3 more
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 8 | 31% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 11% |
| 2005 | 5 | 16% |
| 2004 | 16 | 33% |
| 2003 | 6 | 18% |
| 2002 | 4 | 18% |
| 2001 | 2 | 7% |
| 2000 | 5 | 7% |
| 1999 | 10 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-550 SD
13 complaintsTires
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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