2001 FORD F-350 SD
3 recalls, 188 complaints - 39 TSBs
09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN... Read more
07E106000 Dec 17, 2007
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more
Consequence
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
07V553000 Dec 5, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Complaint Statistics
188 total complaints
9 crashes 15 fires 9 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 21 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 19 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 18 |
| TIRES | 16 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
| STEERING | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 5 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Dec 18, 2018
Incident date: Dec 15, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE FUEL TANK STRAP WAS FRACTURED. O'BRIEN FORD (LOCATED AT 720 MT EDEN RD, SHELBYVILLE, KY 40065)... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 24, 2018
Incident date: Apr 14, 2018
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL RANDOMLY COME UNBUCKLED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 14, 2016
Incident date: Oct 31, 2011
AFTER THE FACT HEADS UP REGARDING POTENTIALLY CATASTROPHIC POWER LOSS. AT ABOUT 10 YEARS AND 100,000 MILES THE VEHICLE STARTED BLOWING THE #19 5AMP FUSE, DASHBOARD LIGHTS GO OUT BUT THE DANGEROUS CONSEQUENCE IS A LOSS OF POWER, CAN'T CLEAR TRAFFIC IN A LEFT TURN OR GO UP HILL, HAVE TO BACK DOWN. KNO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 7, 2015
Incident date: Jan 6, 2015
DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT, RURAL ROAD IN HEAVY FOG. RIGHT TIRE CAUGHT THE SOFT SHOULDER, VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND INTO A STEEP-BANKED CREEK APPROXIMATELY 8 FT WIDE. FRONT OF TRUCK HIT HARD ON THE OPPOSITE BANK AND BACK END OF TRUCK LANDED IN THE CREEK. AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED BR... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 8, 2014
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350 SD. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE INDEPENDENTLY UNLATCHED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V286000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Oct 8, 2014
Incident date: Oct 8, 2002
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350 SD. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE INDEPENDENTLY UNLATCHED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 06V286000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000... Read more
TIRES
Sep 18, 2014
Incident date: Sep 17, 2014
DRIVING MY 2001 F 350 AT 45 MPH THE LEFT FRONT TIRE EXPLODED LOUD ENOUGH FOR A NEIGHBOR TO COME OUT THINKING A SHOT HAD BEEN FIRED! THE TIRE'S SIDE WALL WAS SHREDDED. THIS WAS MY SECOND EXPERIENCE RECENTLY WITH A BLOW-OUT OF MY BF GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN T/A LT275/65R18 TIRES. IN MAY THE LEFT REAR B... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Jul 5, 2014
Incident date: Jun 2, 2003
I WAS DRIVING AND DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT ,UNLATCHED. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES TO DATE. *TR
TIRES
Sep 30, 2013
Incident date: Sep 17, 2013
ON SEPTEMBER 17 ONE OUR CREW VEHICLES EXPERIENCED A TREAD SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS RESULTING IN ONE SEVERE INJURY, TWO MUCH LESS SEVERE INJURY'S AND A TOTAL LOSS OF THE VEHICLE. THE TIRE IS A BF GOODRICH COMMERCIAL T/A LT 265/75/16 AND WAS PURCHASED ON OR ABOUT FEBRUARY 2... Read more
Crash
2 injured
TIRES
Mar 2, 2012
Incident date: Nov 15, 2011
4 TREAD LEAKS REPAIRED AND A SIDE WALL BLOW OUT GOODYEAR SILENT ARMOR PRO GADE TIRE LT305/70R16 124/12 LOAD RANGE E DOTPJBV35HV. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 11, 2011
Incident date: Feb 17, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE STORED IN A GARAGE FOR 11 MONTHS HE OBSERVED THAT IT WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND REPLIED IN A LETTER ADVISING HIM THAT A RECALL NOTICE 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) WAS M... Read more
Fire
TIRES
Dec 16, 2010
Incident date: Aug 13, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY VEHICLE WITH COOPER DISCOVER STT P351/85R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWING A RACE CAR WHICH WAS DESTROYED ALONG WITH THE TRUCK AND ALL OF ITS CONTENTS, WHICH CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO ... Read more
Crash
Fire
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 13, 2010
Incident date: Dec 13, 2010
I RECEIVED A "RECALL" NOTICE FROM FORD ABOUT MY F350 TRUCK, THE RECALL IS NOT LISTED ON YOUR WEB SITE???? LAST TIME I RECEIVED A "RECALL" FROM FORD I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY LEFT ALL FOUR BATTERY CONNECTIONS LOOSE WHICH RUINED MY ALTERNATOR, THEY DENIED HAVING TOUCHED THE BATTERY ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 16, 2010
Incident date: Jul 14, 2009
2001 FORD F350 SD 7.3 DIESEL AUTOMATIC TRANS. FUSE KEEPS BLOWING WHEN MANUALLY GEARING DOWN TO SECOND,SOMETIMES ALL ON ITS OWN. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE ENGINE GOES TO IDLE, THE THROTTLE DOESN'T RESPOND, THE GAUGES GO DEAD I'M DEAD IN THE WATER. SENSE I CAN'T PUSH THE TRUCK, I HAVE TO GET OUT AND REP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 19, 2010
Incident date: Oct 18, 2010
1.)FORD F-350 PARKED IN THE MORNING AT 8:04 AM AFTER TAKING DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL. AFTER SITTING FOR ALMOST 15 HOURS TRUCK CAUGHT ON FIRE AND BURNED TO THE GROUND AT APPROX. 11:00PM. AT NIGHT, AFTER EVERYBODY WAS SUPPOSE TO BE IN BED. I HAPPENED TO HEAR A POPPING AND HISSING NOISE AND SAW FLAMES GLOWI... Read more
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Sep 4, 2010
Incident date: Sep 3, 2010
I HAVE A 2001 FORD F350 IPDAY I WAS ATTEMPTING TO LAUNCH MY BOAT AT A LAKE JUST EAST OF BOISE, ID, WHEN THE BRAKES GAVE OUT AND I ALMOST WENT INTO THE LAKE. I GOT THE VEHICLE BACK TO MY HOUSE AND CHECKED THE WHEELS AND NOTICED AN IN ORDINATE AMOUNT OF BRAKE FLUID ION THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL. BEI... Read more
TIRES
Aug 6, 2010
Incident date: Aug 3, 2010
TRAVELING FROM MASS. TO MAINE WITH MY FORD F-350 WITH "COOPER" MASTERCRAFT COURSER A/T TIRES. MY REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SEPARATED SENDING THE TREAD INTO WHEEL WELL..I WAS TRAVELING AT 65MPH...IT SHOOK THE TRUCK VERY HARD CAUSING LOSS CONTROL...THANKFULLY NO ONE WAS AROUND...SLOWED THE TRUCK TO STOP.... Read more
TIRES
May 19, 2010
Incident date: May 8, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SHREDDED. THE FAILURE CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE FRONT FENDER, UNDERCARRIAGE AND THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP BEING INSPECTED AT THE TIME OF THE CO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 8, 2010
Incident date: Apr 7, 2010
2001 FORD F350 CAUGHT ON FIRE UNATTENDED IN THE DRIVEWAY. *TR
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 8, 2010
Incident date: Apr 7, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY WHEN IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND A FIRE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALERSHIP TO EXPLAIN THE FAILURE BUT THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WER... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Apr 8, 2010
Incident date: Apr 7, 2010
2001 FORD F350 CAUGHT ON FIRE UNATTENDED IN THE DRIVEWAY. *TR
Fire
STEERING
Apr 3, 2010
Incident date: Apr 3, 2010
WHEN DRIVING AT APPROX. 40 TO 65 MPH AT INTERMITTENT TIMES WHEN TRAVELING OVER SLIGHTLY UNEVEN ROADS {NOT BUMPS} THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BEGIN TO OSCILLATE LEFT TO RIGHT WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY THAT WILL ACTUALLY MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL 2-3 INCHES LEFT TO RIGHT, AND REQUIRE ALMOST STOPPING THE VEH... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Mar 27, 2010
Incident date: Mar 26, 2010
TRUCK BEGAN STALLING OUT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING AFTER HAVING CPS REPLACED ON A RECALL NOTICE. TRUCK WILL RUN ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER 15-20 MINS, TRUCK WILL RESTART. OCCURS EVERY 20-30 MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. 2 CPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, 3 FUEL FILTERS REPLACED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 27, 2010
Incident date: Mar 26, 2010
TRUCK BEGAN STALLING OUT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING AFTER HAVING CPS REPLACED ON A RECALL NOTICE. TRUCK WILL RUN ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER 15-20 MINS, TRUCK WILL RESTART. OCCURS EVERY 20-30 MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. 2 CPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, 3 FUEL FILTERS REPLACED... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 27, 2010
Incident date: Mar 26, 2010
TRUCK BEGAN STALLING OUT COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING AFTER HAVING CPS REPLACED ON A RECALL NOTICE. TRUCK WILL RUN ABOUT 20 MINUTES AND SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER 15-20 MINS, TRUCK WILL RESTART. OCCURS EVERY 20-30 MINUTES WHILE DRIVING. 2 CPS HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY DEALERSHIP, 3 FUEL FILTERS REPLACED... Read more
STEERING
Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Mar 9, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2001 FORD F350 SD. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS FULLY DEPRESSED AND THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE DRIVER PLACED BOTH HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL AND MANEUVERED THE WHEEL TO THE RIGHT. THE STEERING W... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jan 8, 2010
Incident date: Aug 8, 2009
TRUCK STALLED GOING DOWNHILL WITH A TRAILER ON IT ALMOST WENT OFF ROAD. IN FIRST GEAR AND ONLY GOING 10 MPH OR LESS. HAS HAPPEN BEFORE. ALWAYS HAPPENS GOING DOWNHILL UNDER LOW SPEEDS. TRUCK IS HARD TO STOP AND STEER. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Jan 8, 2010
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT DOES NOT ALWAYS LATCH PROPERLY. IT WILL COME UNLATCHED WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT WARNING. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 22, 2009
Incident date: Mar 9, 2009
2001 F-350 SD PICK UP WAS ON FIRE 5-6 HOURS AFTER I GOT HOME AND SHUT IT OFF. *TR
Fire
SEAT BELTS
Nov 16, 2009
Incident date: Jan 1, 2009
DRIVER SEAT BELT. SEAT BELT INADVERTENTLY COMES LOOSE. MAY STAY FASTEN FOR FIVE MINUTES OR SOMETIMES AND HOUR THEN WITH NO PRESSURE APPLIED TO BELT IT JUST SNAPS LOOSE. FORD HAD A RECALL BUT THEY CLAIM MY DATE OF MANUFACTURE IS NOT COVERED. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH FORD AND CARRIED MY VEHI... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 26, 2009
Incident date: Oct 8, 2009
I WAS DRIVING MY 2001 FORD F350 TO WORK. JUST AS I TURNED OFF THE HIGHWAY MY TRUCK LURCHED AND THE REAR WHEELS BEGAN TO SKID. I PUT MY TRUCK INTO NEUTRAL AND THE REAR WHEELS BEGAN TO ROLL AGAIN. I COASTED TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. I TESTED THE BRAKES AND THEY WHERE FINE. I TRIED RE... Read more
TIRES
Aug 12, 2009
Incident date: Jul 10, 2009
WHILE PICKING UP SPEED ON AN ON RAMP JUST OUTSIDE LAS. VEGAS NV. UNTO THE I-15 MY F350 FORD TRUCKS FRONT END BEGAN A SHIMMY. AS WE WERE APPROACHING HWY. SPEEDS 71 OR 72 MPH. SUDDENLY THE LT. FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED THROWING US TOWARD THE NEXT LANE. WE WERE ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTR... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jul 28, 2009
Incident date: Jul 27, 2009
FUEL TANK. *TR
TIRES
Jul 17, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2009
I HAD A TIRE THAT THE TREAD CAME OFF. IT RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK. THREE WEEKS LATER ANOTHER TIRE STARTED TO SEPARATE. I HAD THE TIRES REMOVED BUT WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS WITH OTHER TIRES BUT FOUND THAT THE SAME TIRE IN A DIFFERENT SIZE WAS RECALLED DUE TO THE SAME FAILURE. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 13, 2009
Incident date: May 12, 2009
MY 2001 FORD F350 5.4 ENGINE WHILE DRIVING BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD AND CAUSED A SMALL FIRE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE TRUCK. I WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT BECAUSE I HAPPENED TO HAVE A SMALL FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON BOARD. *TR
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 30, 2009
Incident date: Apr 9, 2009
THE OIL PANS ON MOST LATE MODEL FORD 7.3 LITER POWER STROKE DIESELS HAS A SEVERE PROBLEM WITH THE OIL PANS RUSTING THROUGH, CAUSING MASSIVE OIL LEAKS, POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARDS, AND SEVERE ENGINE FAILURE, IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT CAUGHT IN TIME. THE COST TO HAVE THIS REPAIRED IS CLOSE TO TWO THOUSAND DOLLA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 9, 2009
Incident date: Jan 8, 2009
V-10 TRITON. I STARTED HEARING A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO. I HAD TAKEN IT TO SHOP FOR UNRELATED WORK AND THEY DID NOT THINK IT UNUSUAL. ON 1/8/09, I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THEN IT STARTED TO SOUND LIKE AN EXHAUST LEAK COMING FROM THE ENGINE. AS THE ENGINE SEEMED TO OTH... Read more
VISIBILITY
Jan 8, 2009
Incident date: Jan 3, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORKED IRREGULARLY DURING RAINY CONDITIONS. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL FOR THE FAILURE; HOWEVER, THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 01V258000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOT... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Sep 10, 2008
Incident date: Aug 6, 2008
WE OWN A 2001 F350 SUPER DUTY POWERSTROKE DIESEL TRUCK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON AND OFF FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS AND THEN HIS TRUCK WOULD NOT START. IT WOULD CRANK BUT WOULDN'T FIRE. WE HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL FORD GARAGE. THEY RAN TESTS AND DETERMINED IT WAS THE FUEL INJECTOR MODULE. THE PA... Read more
TIRES
Aug 30, 2008
Incident date: Aug 23, 2008
WHILE DRIVING A 2001 FORD F350 PICKUP ON THE US HIGHWAY 50 FREEWAY IN THE SHINGLE SPRINGS, CA, AREA, I HAD A FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T LT265/75R16 TIRE BLOW-OUT AND TREAD SEPARATION. THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRE AND VEHICLE HAD 31,617 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. I OBTAINED ROADSIDE ASSISTANC... Read more
STEERING
Aug 14, 2008
Incident date: Jun 26, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT, THE CONTACT'S WIFE APPROACHED A CHANGE IN THE PAVEMENT AND STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING SHAFT DISABLED AND CAUSED HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASH INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. ... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 31, 2008
Incident date: Jul 15, 2007
DESIGN FLAW FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS HAVE NO PAD RETENTION DEVICE AND THE THICKNESS OF THE BACKING PLATE IS LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO THE DISTANCE FROM THE CALIPER CAGE TO THE ROTOR. THIS, COMBINED WITH THE LACK OF WEAR INDICATOR TABS MEANS THAT THE BRAKES FUNCTION PROPERLY RIGHT UP UNTIL THE FRICTION MATE... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
May 9, 2008
Incident date: Apr 25, 2008
2001 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY CREW CAB, DIESEL ENGINE. THE POWER DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS DON'T WORK. TOOK TO FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY STATED THAT ALL 4 ACTUATORS NEED TO BE REPLACED. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 49, 971 MILES, AND THIS IS VERY UNSAFE SINCE IF THE DOOR LOCKS ARE LOCKED AND YOU HIT THE UNLOCK BUTTON ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Mar 21, 2008
Incident date: Feb 21, 2008
2001 FORD F-350 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. AUTHORITIES CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO COME EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE PREVIOUSLY HAD SOME WIRING REPAIRS MADE TO THE FUSE BOX GOING TO THE REAR LIGHTS, BECAUSE THE WIRING HAD MELTED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0110-50)*JB SEN... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Mar 21, 2008
Incident date: Feb 21, 2008
2001 FORD F-350 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. AUTHORITIES CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO COME EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE PREVIOUSLY HAD SOME WIRING REPAIRS MADE TO THE FUSE BOX GOING TO THE REAR LIGHTS, BECAUSE THE WIRING HAD MELTED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0110-50)*JB SEN... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 21, 2008
Incident date: Feb 21, 2008
2001 FORD F-350 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. AUTHORITIES CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO COME EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE PREVIOUSLY HAD SOME WIRING REPAIRS MADE TO THE FUSE BOX GOING TO THE REAR LIGHTS, BECAUSE THE WIRING HAD MELTED. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0110-50)*JB SEN... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Mar 14, 2008
Incident date: Mar 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE ACCELERATING TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THE FAILURE AND... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Mar 3, 2008
Incident date: Apr 2, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS 75 DEGREES AND ABOVE, THE VEHICLE LEAKS TRANSMISSION FLUID. WHILE UNDER WARRANTY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY ADDED DYE TO THE FLUID. THEY STATED THAT THE PUMP SEAL WAS LEAKING. DUR... Read more
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
Feb 27, 2008
Incident date: Mar 10, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. THE CLUTCH PEDAL FAILED TO ENGAGE WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY TREMENDOUS FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A LAST RESORT, HE HAD TO CUT THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF TO PREVENT IT FROM DRAMATICALLY JERKING F... Read more
STRUCTURE
Oct 25, 2007
Incident date: Jan 1, 1901
2001 FORD F-350 WITH RUSTING REAR QUARTER PANELS. CONSUMER STATES THAT HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR BECAUSE HE DOES NOT SEE HOW IT IS NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. HE BELIEVES THIS IS A DEFECT. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAD SOME RUST PROBLEMS INSIDE OF THE DOORS AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CAB ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD F-350 SD
39 manufacturer communications from 37 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 5 |
| 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 4 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 2 |
DOR-U2J7Y-02
Jan 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have eviden
DOR-C2C6H-02
Jan 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have eviden
DOR-B8H4Z-11
Oct 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
ASI-44408
Feb 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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). MODEL 2001-2004 F-SUPER DUTY. *PE
LP-09L02
Dec 1, 2013
190000 TIRES
FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SU
LP-09L02
Dec 1, 2013
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
FORD TRUCKS SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SEVERE STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT WHEEL VIBRATIONS AND OSCILLATIONS AFTER TRAVELING OVER A BUMP OR DIP IN THE ROAD. MODELS 2006 F-250/350 SU
20228
Apr 1, 2008
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1999-2008 7.3L/6.0L/6.4L/4.5L DIESEL F-SUPER DUTY - CLEAN THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) SYSTEM AFTER CERTAIN TURBO OR ENGINE FAILURES - SERVICE TIP. *NJ
07312
Dec 1, 2007
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE - 6.0L, 6.4L AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB UPDATED 2/29/08. *NJ
07312
Dec 1, 2007
071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
WATER IN THE FUEL TANK BEHIND REAR AXLE - 6.0L, 6.4L AND 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB UPDATED 2/29/08. *NJ
20052
Nov 1, 2007
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
1999-2008 F250-F550 SUPER DUTY 4X4 WITH ELECTRONIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE NOT ENGAGING 4X4. *NJ
0721
Apr 3, 2007
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
6.8L ENGINES. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) RECALIBRATION. SAMPLE CONSUMER LETTER ATTACHED. *KB
19728
Apr 1, 2007
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE - FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
19621
Feb 1, 2007
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
LACK OF POWER DUE TO LOW FUEL PRESSURE, FUEL TANK LINER SEPERATION. *KB
04227
Oct 7, 2005
100000 POWER TRAIN
DRIVE AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION. *EH
05174
Oct 7, 2005
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
18735
Jul 1, 2005
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT - CHASSIS CAB INCOMPLETE VEHICLES. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
042107
Dec 13, 2004
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
GENERAL (PCM) POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
17406
Sep 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
17829
May 1, 2004
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT
17571
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT
04185
Jan 1, 2004
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT
17316
Nov 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
16048
Jul 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CLUSTER FUEL TANK GAUGE AND LPG TANK GAUGE DISPLAY DIFFERENT READINGS. *TT
15827
Apr 1, 2002
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LPG ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT THE TWO FUEL GAUGES DISPLAYING DIFFERENT FUEL LEVELS. *TT
15709
Mar 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A LONG FUEL FILLING TIME WHEN TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE TANK IS HIGH, THE OVERFILL VALVE IS CLOSED AND THE SERVICE PUMP STATION HAS VERY LOW HP RATE. *TT
15661
Feb 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
15579
Jan 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIPER PIN RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
15525
Jan 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD
15328
Oct 1, 2001
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
15109
Aug 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *YD
15076
Jul 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINES AND A PTO CAPABLE 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT LOW POWER IN REVERSE. *TT
14876
May 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS BUILT AFTER 02/01/2001 MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO TO HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT
14795
Apr 1, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SOME 2001 VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 03/14/01 MAY EXHIBIT A REVERSE PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *TT
14857
Apr 1, 2001
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.8L BI-FUEL ENGINE AND A PTO CAPABLE 4R100 TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A LOW POWER IN REVERSE CONDITION. *TT
14277
Jan 1, 2000
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A RATTLE NOISE FROM THE FRONT CALIPERS. *TT
06177
May 8, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS. *KB
071110
Sep 19, 2007
040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
BRAKE BOOSTER SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT A BRAKE PEDAL KICKBACK AND/OR GRABBING CONDITION WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. *NJ
FORD F-350 SD - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-350 SD across all model years (1993, 2026).
202
Total Recalls
2,416
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
120
Reported Crashes
65
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths
FORD F-350 SD - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 12 | View |
| 2025 | 6 | 21 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 59 | View |
| 2023 | 15 | 54 | View |
| 2022 | 17 | 163 | View |
| 2021 | 15 | 6 | View |
| 2020 | 16 | 1 | View |
| 2019 | 12 | 13 | View |
| 2018 | 10 | 6 | View |
| 2017 | 14 | 121 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 26 | View |
| 2015 | 4 | 26 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 12 | View |
| 2013 | 10 | 12 | View |
| 2012 | 10 | 50 | View |
| 2011 | 8 | 63 | View |
| 2010 | 7 | 79 | View |
| 2009 | 5 | 25 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 146 | View |
| 2007 | 2 | 35 | View |
| 2006 | 2 | 192 | View |
| 2005 | 4 | 269 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 159 | View |
| 2003 | 5 | 164 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 145 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 3 | 188 | |
| 2000 | 3 | 188 | View |
| 1999 | 3 | 169 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 1997 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | View |