2001 Ford F-550 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 45%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 140,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the fuel system of the 2001 Ford F-550 SD, 45% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 140,000 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.
“I am having problems with my Ford tank falling apart inside - have done my research and read about 100+ posts from other people with the same problem, no caused by the fuel, but by the tanks cheap design. Its going to cost thousands of dollars to fix - this is not fair - Ford knows of this problem, and they should fix it!!!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10297221, filed 2009-12, 288,000 miles“I have been experiencing power failure, fuel starvation on my 2001 f550 diesel truck. I replaced the filters today at the onset of the incident, but just replaced them about a month ago with my mechanic. It runs fine on level ground, but at an incline it loses power and barely makes it up a hill. I removed the tank pump from the top of the tank and looked in to it with a flashlight. The lining of my tank is peeling off. After investigating online, I find this is a serious issue with Ford. I cannot afford to repair this vehicle again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10241639, filed 2008-09, 110,000 miles“I have a 2001 Ford f550 super duty flatbed towtruck, the trucks design is a combination from Ford and international, which due to the faulty fuel tank delaminating and causing a financial lose of not only a days work, but also the need of having a two vehicles which while in tow stop traffic when all of a sudden the truck looses power and service engine soon light turns on. Cost over 1000.00 just in wrecker bills, and not to mention trashed the injectors, pump, and filter system and all the lines. Ford or international will not take any responsibility for a bad fuel tank recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10404548, filed 2011-06, 290,000 miles“June 21, 2007at shop for state inspection also engine missing. Replace fuel filter during regular service due to missing engine. June 17, 2008 - vehicle missing and stalling, diagnostics done , replaced wire assembly and gasket valve cover, cleaned motor sept. 23, 2008- missing in engine and stalling, diagnostics done, replaced camshaft sensors and carb cleaner added sept. 25, 2008 - missing and stalled would not start towed to shop. Diagnostics done, drained fuel tank discovered peeling and slivers, replaced fuel pump, gaskets and wire assembly, fuel injectors and replaced fuel tank.”
NHTSA complaint #10351223, filed 2010-08, 80,182 miles“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 2011-11Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 11% |
| 2021 | 10 | 77% |
| 2015 | 4 | 36% |
| 2014 | 2 | 22% |
| 2008 | 4 | 15% |
| 2007 | 10 | 43% |
| 2006 | 36 | 82% |
| 2005 | 20 | 63% |
| 2004 | 26 | 53% |
| 2003 | 19 | 58% |
| 2002 | 10 | 45% |
| 2001 | 13 | 45% |
| 2000 | 7 | 10% |
| 1999 | 5 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-550 SD
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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