2001 Ford F-350 Problems

Above Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Ford F-350.

20002002
Complaints
369
Crashes
33
Fires
29
Injuries
21
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Ford F-350 Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#132 complaints

Tires:Tread/Belt

Avg mileage:47,883 mi
Crash-related:3
#229 complaints

Automatic Transmission

Avg mileage:57,391 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#329 complaints

Tire Defects

Avg mileage:69,353 mi
Crash-related:4
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Ford F-350.

Tires:Tread/Belt
32
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
47,883
Automatic Transmission
29
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
57,391
Tire Defects
29
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,353
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
106,648
Electrical Faults
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
5
Avg Miles
108,980
Steering Defects
18
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,202
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
17
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
33,800
Engine & Cooling
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
6
Avg Miles
103,014
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist System
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
105,921
Seat Belt Issues
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,775
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,000
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
129,450
Air Bags:Frontal
6
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Diesel Fuel System
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
116,797
Airbags
5
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,775
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,278
Electrical System:Ignition
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Wheel Bearing
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—

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2001 Ford F-350 — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2001 Ford F-350 reliable?
Verdict: Above Average Complaints. The 2001 Ford F-350 has 369 NHTSA complaints, 33 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Tires:Tread/Belt with 32 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Ford F-350?
Top reported problems: Tires:Tread/Belt (32 complaints, avg 47,883 mi); Automatic Transmission (29 complaints, avg 57,391 mi); Tire Defects (29 complaints, avg 69,353 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Ford F-350?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 75,433 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Ford F-350?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Ford F-350 include 33 crash-related reports, 29 fire reports, 21 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Ford F-350 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Ford F-350?
Slightly worse than average. Most owners are fine; problem clusters are concentrated around specific components. Check the issues table below and match against the specific car's mileage.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford F-350 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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