2001 Ford F-550 SD Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 28%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 8 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Ford F-550 SD, 28% of the 29 complaints for this model year. 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.
“We received a recall notice to have our local dealer (towne Ford) check the valve stems in our 2001 f-550. On january 23, 2002, the check was performed and we were told no replacements were necessary. On march 25, 2002, one of our three man crews was traveling on the freeway at 60-65 MPH and experienced what they described as a blowout of the right front tire. They were able to pull safely to the side and call a local tire service company to have the tire serviced. …”
NHTSA complaint #762471, filed 2002-05“Valve stems have failed 3 times in past year.there was a recall on problem however Ford has refused to inatall new valve stems due to the dangerous condition. I had metal stem installed at my cost.”
NHTSA complaint #766620, filed 2002-09“Left rear outside dual tire had some tread separation. Original equipment, 1,836 miles, mounted on a 2001, Ford, f550. Tire size 225/70r19.5, consumer stated he was notified by the tire company or Ford that there was a recall on the valve stems until after the second blow out of the tire.”
NHTSA complaint #8000734, filed 2001-12“Recall 01v046000 on valve stems done on 24 apr.2001. Dealer only inspected valve stems, did not replace. Then on 1 june 2001, while driving about 45 MPH driver's rear inside tire went flat due to faulty valve stem. No accident.”
NHTSA complaint #890437, filed 2001-06Related recalls
- 01V046000Feb 14, 2001Vehicle description: trucks equipped with commercial truck tires that have steel cords in the tire sidewall. The valve stems may have been torn or damaged…Covers: Ford F-550 SD 1999–2001, F-450 SD 1999–2001
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-550 SD
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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