2001 FORD F-350
6 recalls, 181 complaints - 31 TSBs
07E066000 Aug 28, 2007
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Defect Description
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
Consequence
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
Remedy
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
01V258000 Aug 8, 2001
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPL... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE TH... Read more
01V227001 Jul 16, 2001
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM ... Read more
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A R... Read more
01V106000 Mar 27, 2001
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
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 FUEL FILLER PIPE. THE PICKUP BOX MAY NOT ... Read more
Consequence
WITHOUT PROPER GROUNDING, AN ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE COULD RESULT DURING FUEL FILL UP, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILLER PIPE GROUND. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
01V082000 Mar 12, 2001
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, OR A BURN INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
181 total complaints
24 crashes 14 fires 12 injuries 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 14 |
| TIRES | 13 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 13 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 12 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 |
| STEERING | 10 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
POWER TRAIN
Jan 2, 2024
Incident date: Dec 29, 2023
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle abruptly downshifted to first gear while driving at high rates of speed with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the lights on the gear shifter used to indicate the gear position had... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 4, 2022
Incident date: Oct 3, 2022
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-350. The contact stated after having parked his vehicle after a short drive, the contact noticed a large cloud of smoke issuing from under the hood from the driver's side towards the front end of the vehicle. The contact stated that he opened the hood, disconnected the... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Aug 23, 2022
Incident date: Jul 18, 2022
Was driving down the rd came to stop light and I had nothing for breaks. I quickly pumped brake and got it to slowdown and made the turn. Went to pull into hospital and had no breaks even tried pumping it again and still had no breaks.
STEERING
Aug 23, 2022
Incident date: Jul 18, 2022
Was driving down the rd came to stop light and I had nothing for breaks. I quickly pumped brake and got it to slowdown and made the turn. Went to pull into hospital and had no breaks even tried pumping it again and still had no breaks.
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 23, 2022
Incident date: Jul 18, 2022
Was driving down the rd came to stop light and I had nothing for breaks. I quickly pumped brake and got it to slowdown and made the turn. Went to pull into hospital and had no breaks even tried pumping it again and still had no breaks.
STEERING
Dec 10, 2021
Incident date: Dec 9, 2021
The bracket on the passenger side that is welded to the bottom of the front axle is rusted completely through to the point that the u-bolts that secure the leaf springs to the axle have pulled through the bracket. It appears to be a significant safety issue due to the fact the front axle is no long... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Apr 17, 2021
Incident date: Apr 9, 2021
FRONT SEAT BELT UNBUCKLES ITSELF. HAPPENS MOSTLY IN MOTION. TRUCK DOES NOT SHOW RECALLS OPEN.
SEAT BELTS
Jan 28, 2021
Incident date: Jun 7, 2019
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AND IS FAULTY SET FEELS LOOSE FROM CAB.
SEATS
Jan 28, 2021
Incident date: Jun 7, 2019
SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AND IS FAULTY SET FEELS LOOSE FROM CAB.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 13, 2020
Incident date: Aug 15, 2019
WINDOWS ,WIPERS AND RADIO COME ON ABOUT A MINUTE LATTER AFTER STARTING THE TRUCK.
ENGINE
Feb 25, 2020
Incident date: Feb 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A COWORKER INFORMED HIM THAT THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BUT WAS UNABLE. THE F... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 25, 2020
Incident date: Feb 25, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A COWORKER INFORMED HIM THAT THE FLAMES WERE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BUT WAS UNABLE. THE F... Read more
Fire
SEAT BELTS
May 6, 2018
Incident date: May 5, 2018
DRIVER SEAT BELT WILL NOT STAY BUCKLED. WHILE DRIVING, I NOTICE THAT THIS BELT SPONTANEOUSLY UNLATCHES LEAVING ME UNPROTECTED. THIS HAPPENS QUITE FREQUENTLY AND IT DOESN'T SEEM TO MATTER HOW I OPERATE THE BUCKLE. THIS HAPPENS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION DURING ANY KIND OF DRIVING..
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 8, 2017
Incident date: Nov 30, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS INDEPENDENTLY FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO LITHIA FORD (28... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 14, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2004
FAULTY EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK OFF AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE NOISE, EXHAUST ENTERS THE DRIVERS CABIN, VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND IS EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. I HAVE 4 FORD VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT AROUND 50,000 MILES AND 48 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. FORD REFUSED T... Read more
STEERING
May 6, 2016
Incident date: Apr 18, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED ON ANY INCLINE, THE STEERING WHEEL LOST POWER, LOCKED UP, AND DID NOT TURN LEFT OR RIGHT. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHO REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP, POWER STEERING GEA... Read more
WHEELS
Mar 31, 2016
Incident date: Mar 30, 2016
MY SPARE TIRE FELL OUT FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. UPON INSPECTION THE CABLE THAT HELD THE TIRE UNDER THE TRUCK WAS FRAYED AND BROKE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Feb 2, 2016
Incident date: Feb 2, 2016
TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS SINCE LAST DRIVEN IN MY DRIVEWAY 5FT FROM HOUSE. WENT TO WORK AT NIGHT IN MY OTHER VEHICLE, CAME HOME AND STARTED TO GET MY KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL. NO VISIBLE SIGNS AS I PASSED IT ON MY WAY INTO MY RESIDENTS. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER NEXT THING I KNOW A PASSING OFF DUTY FIRE FI... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 2, 2016
Incident date: Feb 2, 2016
TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS SINCE LAST DRIVEN IN MY DRIVEWAY 5FT FROM HOUSE. WENT TO WORK AT NIGHT IN MY OTHER VEHICLE, CAME HOME AND STARTED TO GET MY KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL. NO VISIBLE SIGNS AS I PASSED IT ON MY WAY INTO MY RESIDENTS. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER NEXT THING I KNOW A PASSING OFF DUTY FIRE FI... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 2, 2016
Incident date: Feb 2, 2016
TRUCK WAS PARKED FOR 2 DAYS SINCE LAST DRIVEN IN MY DRIVEWAY 5FT FROM HOUSE. WENT TO WORK AT NIGHT IN MY OTHER VEHICLE, CAME HOME AND STARTED TO GET MY KIDS READY FOR SCHOOL. NO VISIBLE SIGNS AS I PASSED IT ON MY WAY INTO MY RESIDENTS. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER NEXT THING I KNOW A PASSING OFF DUTY FIRE FI... Read more
Fire
STEERING
Jun 15, 2015
Incident date: May 20, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH AND MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT AND THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE RE... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE
Dec 31, 2014
Incident date: Dec 22, 2014
SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT ON 12/22/14, THEN ANOTHER ONE BLEW OUT WHEN I PICKED UP THE TRUCK ON 12/29/14. HAVE HAD BOTH FIXED WITH INSERTS. *JS
AIR BAGS
Dec 16, 2014
Incident date: Dec 9, 2014
I SLID ON BLACK ICE COASTING DOWN A SMALL HILL ON THE ROADWAY DOING 35 MPH IN A 45 MPH ZONE. THE MOMENTUM & WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE MADE THE VEHICLE VEER OFF THE ROAD INTO A PINE TREE. DESPITE MY BEST EFFORTS TO TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE GAS & STEER IN THE DIRECTION WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS SLIDING (AS WE WER... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Oct 28, 2013
Incident date: Aug 1, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND INDEPENDENTLY MOVED FROM SIDE TO SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC, WHO REPLACED THE STABILIZING BAR HOWEVER THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 10, 2013
Incident date: Sep 4, 2008
STEERING GETS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT LOCKS WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES. *TR
Crash
STEERING
Apr 10, 2013
Incident date: Sep 4, 2008
STEERING GETS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT LOCKS WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES. *TR
Crash
AIR BAGS
Oct 25, 2012
Incident date: Oct 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH THE CONTACT HAD A SEIZURE AND LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF ROAD AND CRASH INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES. HOWEVER THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUFFERED CONCUSSION AND ABRASIONS OVER HIS EYE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Sep 28, 2012
Incident date: Sep 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LINING INSIDE THE FUEL TANK HAD BEGAN TO DISINTEGRATE AND CAUSED THE FAILURE. TH... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 22, 2012
Incident date: Sep 19, 2012
#3 SPARK PLUG BOWLED OUT AT 60 M P H TRUCK ONLY HAS 33,390 MILES ON IT. IT IS THE FACTORY SPARK PLUGS 5.4 L TRITON. THIS TRUCK IS A 2001 MODEL HAS VERY FEW MILES BECAUSE IT IS NOT DROVE FAR AT ANY ONE TIME AND THE UP KEEP ON IT IS TOP NOTCH. THIS IS A FACTORY DEFAULT AND AS MUCH AS T... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 17, 2012
Incident date: Aug 7, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED TO 30 MPH. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE FUEL TANK AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LINER OF THE FUEL TANK WAS DELAMINATING AND CLOGGING THE TANK. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND RECOMMENDED THE ... Read more
STEERING
Feb 7, 2012
Incident date: Jan 28, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED WITH THE IGNITION ON, HE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE WHEELS DID NOT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT TIE ROD WOULD HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 28, 2011
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, HE APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY WAS REP... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2011
Incident date: Sep 3, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MUFFLER BRACKETS AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD WERE CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 42,328.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 11, 2011
Incident date: Mar 9, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350 DIESEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SAW A PUDDLE OF WATER UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. SHE THEN HAD SOMEONE INSPECT THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK AND THAT THE OIL PAN WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED WITH RUST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. T... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 26, 2010
Incident date: Mar 12, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED FUEL. A REPAIR FOR RECALL 01V106000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP) HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN PERFORMED BEFORE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE VEHICLE HAD NOT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 6, 2008
Incident date: Oct 5, 2008
SPARK PLUGS COMING OUT OF ENGINE. IT HAS FAILED ABOUT FOUR TIMES ON THIS TRUCK AND ONE ON ANOTHER ONE OF OUR TRUCKS. COSTS ABOUT $3900 TO GET FIXED. BOUGHT NEW ENGINE BECAUSE OF PROBLEM AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON NEW ENGINE. *TR
TIRES
Sep 24, 2008
Incident date: Sep 14, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TREAD DETACHED FROM THE TIRE DOWN TO THE BELT. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04T003000 (TIRES). THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE VIN AND TIR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Apr 1, 2008
Incident date: Nov 19, 2006
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND WOULD COST $15,000. THE CONTACT SOLD THE VEHICLE AND LATER RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES. HE BELIEVES THAT THE RECALL REPAIR IS THE DEAL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 29, 2008
Incident date: Feb 13, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED OUTSIDE OF THE GARAGE. THE GARAGE SUSTAINED OVER $2,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE. THE INSURANCE COMPANY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND THEY COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. THE CONTACT FILED A COMPLAINT WITH T... Read more
Fire
WHEELS:RIM
Sep 27, 2007
Incident date: Sep 26, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED A CRACK ON THE RIM. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 143,505. *UPD... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Sep 12, 2007
Incident date: Apr 1, 2005
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350. THE VEHICLE HAS BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T, SIZE LT265/75R16 TIRES. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. AFTER INSPECTION, HE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT TIRE WAS FLAT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE TIRE, HOWEVER, THEY DID NOT ... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 14, 2007
Incident date: Oct 28, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT LATCH WOULD UNLATCH BY ITSELF. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 01V227001 (SEAT BELT), BUT THE DEALER DID NOT PERFORM ANY REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO REPLACE THE BUCKLE. THE CURRENT ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Mar 20, 2007
Incident date: Dec 24, 2003
MY 2001 FORD F-350 WAS DESTROYED IN A FIRE. THE UNIT SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED AT 1 AM AFTER BEING PARKED FOR OVER 12 HOURS. THE UNIT WAS A TOTAL LOSS. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT AN EMPLOYEES HOME, WHICH WAS ALSO DAMAGED. WHEN I ORIGINALLY COMPLAINED TO FORD ABOUT THE SPEED CONTROL RECALL, THEY CLA... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Sep 27, 2006
Incident date: Sep 27, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED AN ODOR OF EXHAUST WAS DETECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER AND EXHAUST WAS LEAKING BETWEEN THE ENGINE HEAD AND MANIFOLD UNDER THE HOOD. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE MANIFOLD BOLTS SHEERED OFF DUE TO HEAT. NEW BOLTS NEEDED TO BE DRILLED ON THE MANIFOLD.
TIRES
Aug 23, 2006
Incident date: Jul 21, 2006
2001 FORD F-350 LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. *KB AFTER THE BLOW OUT, THE CONSUMER CROSSED THE LEFT LANE AND STRUCK A CONCRETE DIVIDER WALL. *JB
Crash
TIRES
May 11, 2006
Incident date: May 4, 2006
I HAD BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGH WAY FOR ABOUT 20 MILES AT 65 MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 70 MPH) WHEN THE LEFT REAR TIRE (GOODYEAR WRANGLER AT/S LT285/75R16) EXPLODED. IT RIPPED THE FUEL FILLER NECK OFF OF THE TRUCK BENT THE REAR BUMPER AND BENT THE SIDE OF MY TRUCK IN MANY PLACES. THESE TIRES HAD MORE... Read more
WHEELS:RIM
May 2, 2006
Incident date: May 2, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE AFTER MARKET RIM ON THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE SPLIT IN HALF. THE SPLIT OCCURRED LEAVING TWO CRESCENT PIECES OF THE RIM. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE RIM HAD ALSO SPLIT TWO YEARS PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. THE FIRST RIM WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW RIM, BUT THE MAN... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jan 10, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
2001 F350 LEFT REAR TIRE EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH. *TS THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AND WRAPPED AROUND THE HUB CAUSING IT TO LOCK UP (KUMHO VENTURE TIRE). *NM
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
Dec 15, 2005
Incident date: Sep 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V388000 CONCERNING THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH. THIS VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL, BUT IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN AND THE MODEL TYPE. THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE AT HER O... Read more
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Oct 18, 2005
Incident date: Sep 27, 2005
DT: 2001 FORD F350. HAD TOW BLOW OUTS WITH TREADS FALLING OFF PATHFINDER RADIAL ATR TIRES THAT WERE ON VEHICLE WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED IT. CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY SAID THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TIRES. HAD NOT CONTACTED MANUFACTURER YET. I HAVE NOT HAD ANY ACCIDENTS O... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 FORD F-350
31 manufacturer communications from 31 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 4 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 010000 STEERING | 2 |
18406
Feb 1, 2005
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SERVICE TIPS BEFORE ARC WELDING ON THE FRAME OR BODY OF A UNIT. *TT
18376
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
0471
Dec 31, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
042411
Dec 13, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT
04236
Nov 29, 2004
020000 SUSPENSION
VEHICLE LEAN SAG WHEN OBSERVED FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *EH
18223
Oct 1, 2004
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
18217
Oct 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
031603
Aug 23, 2004
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
REAR AXLE POPPING/CHATTER NOISE - DANA 80 MODEL DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW). *AR
16915
May 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
EXCESSIVE DRIVE-AWAY SHUDDER OR VIBRATION UNDER MODERATE TO HEAVY ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *TT
17603
Mar 1, 2004
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT
17554
Feb 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ
17316
Nov 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT
16518
Oct 30, 2003
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS ENGAGED WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 F450/550. *TT
03174
Sep 1, 2003
010000 STEERING
STEERING WHEEL FIGHT AFTER RIDING OVER BUMPS/RUTS. 2003, 2004 F450 AND F550 MODELS INCLUDED. *TT
03163
Aug 18, 2003
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DUAL REAR WHEEL (DRW) REAR AXLE MAY EXHIBIT A TACTILE POPPING OR AUDIBLE CHATTERING NOISE. THIS POPPING NOISE/FEEL RESULTS FROM THE CLUTCH PLATES AND DISCS (IN THE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL CASE) STICKING AN
03911
May 12, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT
02227
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
16403
Nov 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ
15932
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.2L, 4.6L AND 5.4L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A LACK OF POWER CONDITION. *TT
15742
Mar 1, 2002
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
INFORMATION ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PERCEIVED POOR FUEL RANGE / ECONOMY, AND OR A FAULTY FUEL GAUGE. *TT
15687
Mar 1, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH LPG ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A DEAD BATTERY CONDITION AFTER LEAVING THE VEHICLE PARKED FOR 2 OR 3 DAYS. *TT
15566
Jan 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TACKY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP). *TT
15500
Dec 1, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
CONCERNS WITH LOW POWER WHILE IN REVERSE. *TT
01017
Oct 18, 2001
010000 STEERING
SUBJECT REGARDING 198196 BOLT-ON STEERING STOPS SERVICE GROUP, ALL MODELS 0307, HR0307A AND HR1000A. *SLC
15292
Oct 1, 2001
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME SUPER DUTY F SERIES EQUIPPED WITH PTO CAPABLE TRANSMISSIONS MAY EXHIBIT A FAILURE TO GO T HIGH IDLE UPON PTO ENGAGEMENT. *TT
15007
Jun 1, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R100 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXHIBIT A REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
14952
May 1, 2001
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT EARLY WEAR OF THE INNER BRAKE PAD ON THE REAR DISC BRAKES WHEN OPERATED IN MUD, SLUSH, DIRT, OR OTHER SEVERE CONDITIONS. *TT
002310
Nov 13, 2000
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
SUBJECT REGARDING CONTAMINATION FROM PRIOR TRANSMISSION CONCERNS OR EXCESS WEAR MAY BE TRAPPED IN THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
0008
Oct 25, 2000
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
THIS FISHER SERVICE BULLETIN PERTAINS TO THE BLOCKER BEAM ON 2001 FORD VEHICLES. *TT
00B53
Oct 1, 2000
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SEVERE VEHICLE VIBRATION, DUE TO FRONT DRIVESHAFT MAYBE ONE INCH TOO LONG. *JB
00B54
Sep 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
OWNER NOTIFICATION INFORMING OWNERS THAT THEIR TRANSMISSION COULD BE DAMAGED INTERNALLY AND, POTENTIALLY, COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF SECOND GEAR OR, ULTIMATELY, AN INABILITY TO MOVE THE VEHICLE IF IT IS DRIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
FORD F-350 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-350 across all model years (1991, 2020).
116
Total Recalls
6,535
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
347
Reported Crashes
205
Reported Fires
17
Reported Deaths
FORD F-350 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 119 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 237 | View |
| 2019 | 4 | 721 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 304 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 729 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 291 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 289 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 150 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 110 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 252 | View |
| 2011 | 4 | 204 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 55 | View |
| 2008 | 7 | 176 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 56 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 206 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 170 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 216 | View |
| 2003 | 3 | 104 | View |
| 2002 | 3 | 140 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 6 | 181 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 367 | View |
| 1999 | 13 | 531 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 1997 | 4 | 188 | View |
| 1996 | 4 | 167 | View |
| 1995 | 3 | 191 | View |
| 1994 | 7 | 126 | View |
| 1993 | 9 | 129 | View |
| 1992 | 7 | 74 | View |
| 1991 | 7 | 34 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 2 | View |