Does the 2001 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, the most recent reported on October 13, 2009 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-250 SD?

Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (91 complaints), followed by power train (45).

How many 2001 Ford F-250 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 288 complaints report a crash and 19 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2001 Ford F-250 SD recalls and problems

2 recalls and 288 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2001 Ford F-250 SD.

recalls

288

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2001 Ford F-250 SD recalls

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA campaign 09V399000 · reported October 13, 2009 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 4,500,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A vehicle fire could occur with or without the engine running.
The fix: 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 on october 27, 2009. Owners may contact ford at 1-888-222-2751.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, diesel

NHTSA campaign 07V553000 · reported December 5, 2007 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 1,176,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine and engine cooling91
Power train45
Electrical system39
Tires39
Steering21
Seat belts14
Vehicle speed control11
Suspension10
Service brakes, hydraulic9
Engine8

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jun 15, 2019 · Structure · 180,000 miles
REAR PASSENGER DOORS OF EXTENDED CAB(BOTH) WILL NOT RELEASE TO OPEN. CAUSING DANGER IN DIFFICULTY OF PASSENGERS TO EXIT THE VEHICLE.

Nov 23, 2018 · Engine · 157,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. IN ADDITION, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER (TOMBALL FORD, 22702 TOMBALL PKWY, TOMBALL, TX 77375, [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED, BUT DID NOT RECEIVE AUTHORIZATION…

Oct 19, 2017 · Service brakes · 130,000 miles
PARKED MY TRUCK AT THE POST OFFICE TO RETRIEVE MAIL, GOT OUT AND SHUT DOOR, AND OUT OF THE CORNER OF MY EYE I SAW WHAT I THOUGHT AS MOVEMENT OF MY TRUCK, SO I TURNED AROUND TO SEE MY TRUCK STARTING TO ROLL BACKWARDS , I YELLED WTF, AND STARTED TO CHASE MY TRUCK THROUGH THE PARKING AREA, TRIED TO JUMP IN WHEN I OPENED…

May 27, 2017 · Seat belts
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT COMES UNBUCKLED WITHOUT THE LATCH BEING TOUCHED WHILE DRIVING. THIS RESULTS IN AN UNSAFE SITUATION WHERE THE SEAT BELT ISN'T PROVIDING ANY SAFETY AND IT ALSO REQUIRES TWO HANDS TO RE-BUCKLE IT TAKING MY HANDS OFF THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING IN MY DRIVEWAY, ON CITY STREETS…

Jun 21, 2016 · Engine · 135,686 miles
DRIVING OUT OF STATE FOR WORK AND SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF MY ENGINE. AND FROM THAT RESULTS IT COST ME QUIET A BIT OF EXTRA MONEY THAT I DIDN'T HAVE TO SPEND AND MISSED A DAYS TRYING TO GET THAT PROBLEM FIXED. AND IT RUIN MY FATHERS DAY WEEKEND I WANTED TO SPEND WITH MY KID.

F-250 SD model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2000	2	233	15	25
2001	2	288	10	19
2002	3	245	12	18
2003	4	178	6	10
2004	2	254	13	12

Across all years, the 2019 F-250 SD has the most complaints (1,165). All Ford F-250 SD years →

Questions

Does the 2001 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, the most recent reported on October 13, 2009 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-250 SD?: Owners have filed 288 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (91 complaints), followed by power train (45).
How many 2001 Ford F-250 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 288 complaints report a crash and 19 a fire; 13 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received June 15, 2019.