2001 FORD F-350 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

188

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 15 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

2

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 FORD F-350 SD

The 2001 FORD F-350 SD has received a total of 188 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, WHEELS:HUB, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel (21 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (19 complaints), and Tirestreadbelt (18 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 FORD F-350 SD

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2001 FORD F-350 SD, potentially affecting up to 5,806,000 vehicles.

Recall 09V399000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

| 4,500,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

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...

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Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB

| 130,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.

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.

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Recall 07V553000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

| 1,176,000 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 FORD F-350 SD

188 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 FORD F-350 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 21 2 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 19
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 18 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 16 2 Crashes 1 Fire 4 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 14 1 Crash 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 12 5 Fires
Steering
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 5 1 Fire
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 5
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 5
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 4
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 3
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 3
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
Complaints: 3 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
Air Bags
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 1
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11162194 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 48,598 miles
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) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,598. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT CONSUMER STATED TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE REPAIR SHOP.*JB
#11089951 | SEAT BELTS | | 154,000 miles
THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT WILL RANDOMLY COME UNBUCKLED WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *TT
#10874281 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 100,000 miles
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. KNOWN PROBLEM ONLINE, SOME PEOPLE JUST REPLACE THE FUSE WITH A 10AMP, THE CAUSE IS A WIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS THROUGH IT'S INSULATION AND SHORTS. MINE HAPPENED MORE FREQUENTLY ALWAYS AFTER TURNING LEFT. FORD SERVICE IGNORED THE ONLINE INFO AND TOLD ME I NEEDED A NEW $700 FUEL PUMP. THAT DID NOT HELP AND I DEMANDED THEY OPEN THE STEERING COLUMN AND FIX THE WIRE, NO PROBLEMS SINCE, I AM ASSUMING THIS HAS NEVER BEEN REPORTED SINCE I HAD TO GOOGLE FOR THE ANSWER. I WAS LUCKY AN NEVER GOT HIT BY ANY ONCOMING OR FOLLOWING TRAFFIC, PARTICULARLY THRILLING TO BACK DOWN A NARROW STEEP STREET WITH LIMITED VISIBILITY.
#10670848 | AIR BAGS | | 126,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
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 BRUISING, ABRASIONS AND MILD SOFT TISSUE INJURIES TO NECK, SHOULDER, CHEST, AND KNEE. THIS IS EERILY SIMILAR TO NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10113989. *TR
#10643444 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | | 30,000 miles
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. UPDATED 2/10/15*CN

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Safety Rating for the 2001 FORD F-350 SD

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 FORD F-350 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 FORD F-350 SD

Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 FORD F-350 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

16048 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CLUSTER FUEL TANK GAUGE AND LPG TANK GAUGE DISPLAY DIFFERENT READINGS. *TT

14795 — EQUIPMENT

SOME 2001 VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 03/14/01 MAY EXHIBIT A REVERSE PARKING AID SYSTEM INOPERATIVE CONDITION. *TT

14857 — 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

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 FORD F-350 SD

NHTSA has opened 2 investigations into potential safety defects in the 2001 FORD F-350 SD.

Investigation PE06011 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL Closed

Opened:

ENGINE STALLING

Investigation EA05004 — SEAT BELTS Closed

Opened:

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

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