Complaints
269
Crashes
20
Fires
32
Injuries
29
Fatalities
6
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#124 complaints
TIRES
Avg mileage:55,917 mi
Crash-related:3
#219 complaints
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Avg mileage:78,150 mi
#315 complaints
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Avg mileage:111,208 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:8
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIRES | 24 | 3 | — | 55,917 mi | |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 19 | — | — | 78,150 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 15 | 1 | 8 | 111,208 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 14 | — | 1 | 46,130 mi | |
| ENGINE | 13 | — | 2 | 150,198 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 10 | — | 4 | 70,000 mi | |
| STEERING | 9 | — | — | 131,176 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 | — | 3 | 146,423 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 8 | 1 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 7 | — | 50,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 7 | — | — | 24,275 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 6 | — | — | 160,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 6 | 1 | — | 45,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 6 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 6 | — | 5 | 102,320 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 5 | — | — | 184,011 mi | |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 5 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 | — | 2 | 99,378 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 46,755 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | 4 | 1 | — | 109,000 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | 1 | 100,333 mi | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | 114,028 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 3 | — | 3 | 79,667 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 139,373 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) | 3 | — | — | 124,626 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 3 | 1 | — | 109,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 3 | — | — | 106,000 mi |
TIRES
24
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,917
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
19
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,150
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
8
Avg Miles
111,208
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
46,130
ENGINE
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
150,198
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
70,000
STEERING
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
131,176
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
146,423
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,275
SEAT BELTS
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
160,000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,000
SUSPENSION
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
5
Avg Miles
102,320
SERVICE BRAKES
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
184,011
TIRES:SIDEWALL
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
99,378
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
46,755
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
100,333
WHEELS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,028
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
79,667
POWER TRAIN
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
139,373
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,626
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
109,000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,000
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