2001 Ford F Super Duty Problems
- Complaints
- 32filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 83,000miles, 11 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Ford F Super Duty (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford F Super Duty. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 8 complaints (25% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (8) and tires (5). 11 of the complaints include a mileage, and 27% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 83,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 13 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling8 25%
- Tires5 16%
- Seats4 13%
- Seat belts3 9.4%
- Fuel system2 6.3%
- Steering2 6.3%
- Vehicle speed control2 6.3%
- Brakes1 3.1%
- Electrical system1 3.1%
Also reported: Engine (1), Suspension (1).
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “My 2001 Ford f350 superduty ejected a spark plug for the second time in a year. I finally had to buy an insert kit to fix the problem myself cost me 450.00 plus a new ignition coil for 55.00. Ford would not even think of taking the blame for this problem telling me that it is very uncommon for this to happen???????I didn't have a fire but I did see some smoke and smelled gas vapors when the plug ejected it also scared the hell out of my wife and I..if it happened on the interstate there could have been an accident from the loss of power and the sudden shock from the noise.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10210127, filed 2007-11, 125,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “I purchased a 2001 Ford super duty new. The transmission failed at 61k miles at 6 years old. I replaced that transmission with a 'rebuilt by Ford' transmission with a 3 year, 36k mile warranty. That transmission failed (disintegrated) with 31k miles at 37 months. Although the dealer is helping with the cost of replacing it again, Ford will not help at all. The replacement transmission failed twice under warranty and was serviced with 25k miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10360478, filed 2010-10, 92,000 milesTires: “Travelling with empty pickup truck bed and 1 adult and 3 children passengers. 50 miles from lake charles, la. After driving for 9 hours, the right rear firestone steeltex 16 inch tire had a catastrophic sidewall failure. The sidewall separated entirely from the outside of the tire. I have photos and have the original tire and sidewall. I replaced all the firestone tires with michelins. Someone needs to get firestone to look into this. The tire was made in canada and the following numbers are on the sidewall in various locations: 30362 ex bm14480-3 bm14973 and bm15211 on the tire bead. …”
NHTSA complaint #763580, filed 2002-06Seats: “My complaint comes in the concern of the lack of head restraints for the rear seats of the 2001 Ford f150 super crew. I have been informed that the rear bench seats for the generation 1 models (super crew models built between february and june 2000) were not provided with rear headrestraints and that it became standard for generation 2 and 3 models. …”
NHTSA complaint #752250, filed 2001-09Mileage when problems were reported
27% of the 11 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 124,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
- 01V106000Mar 27, 2001Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and capCovers: Ford F Super Duty 2001, F-350 2001
Vehicle description: f-super duty crew cab pickup trucks (f-350 short wheelbase trucks equipped with a 6 3/4' pickup box and dual rear wheels) were built after a change was implemented to delete a clamp, and later a bracket that provided a ground for the…
Recall details for the 2001 Ford F Super Duty → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- SQ01012Front wheel bearingClosed · Nov 13, 2001
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 13 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10055648Feb 1, 2014Equipment. Ford: the restraint control module (rcm) when using vcm ii, would have an error code 35 and diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1035, and difficulty attempting programmable module installation (pmi)…
- 10027988Oct 13, 2008Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Ford/lincoln/mercury: program of affected vehicles registered in ca (8500 gvwr), ma (6000 gvwr), or vt (6000 gvwr) and who previously paid to have repairs performed that are now covered under…
- 10023943Oct 1, 2007Engine cooling. Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome…
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
- 10018745Nov 14, 2005Engine cooling. Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running.
- 10014685Mar 21, 2005Engine cooling. Use of stainless steel exhaust studs in service for 5.4l 2v engine.
- 10014666Mar 7, 2005Engine cooling. Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow.
- 10014275Jan 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop.
- 10013409Nov 29, 2004Body and structure. Water leak - roof flange area - water accumulation in headliner and/or leak at the cab floor pan area.
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Electrical system. Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
Other model years of the Ford F Super Duty
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 31 | 72,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Stable |
| 2005 | 27 | 80,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2004 | 14 | 60,844 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 27 | 96,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 34 | 82,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 32 | 83,000 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 63 | 85,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1999 | 93 | 110,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 24 | 37,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 8 | 4,999 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 12 | 231,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 20 | 73,750 | 2 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1992 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Ford F Super Duty model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Ford F Super Duty have?
NHTSA recorded 32 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford F Super Duty as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Ford F Super Duty is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 8 complaints (25% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 8.
Has the 2001 Ford F Super Duty been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Ford F Super Duty reported?
Among the 11 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 83,000 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 124,000 miles; 27% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.