2001 Ford F-350 problems
The Ford Super Duty (also known as the Ford F-Series Super Duty) is a series of heavy-duty pickup trucks produced by the Ford Motor Company since the 1999 model year. Slotted above the consumer-oriented Ford F-150, the Super Duty trucks are an expansion of the Ford F-Series range, from F-250 to the F-600. The F-250 through F-450 are offered as pickup trucks, while the F-350 through F-600 are offered as chassis cabs.
Rather than adapting the lighter-duty F-150 truck for heavier use, Super Duty trucks have been designed as a dedicated variant of the Ford F-Series. The heavier-duty chassis components allow for heavier payloads and towing capabilities. With a GVWR over 8,500 lb (3,900 kg), Super Duty pickups are Class 2 and 3 trucks, while chassis-cab trucks are offered in Classes 3, 4, 5, and 6. The model line also offers Ford Power Stroke V8 diesel engines as an option.
Ford also offers a medium-duty version of the F-Series (F-650 and F-750), which is sometimes branded as the Super Duty, but is another chassis variant. The Super Duty pickup truck also served as the basis for the Ford Excursion full-sized SUV.
The Super Duty trucks and chassis-cabs are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, and at Ohio Assembly in Avon Lake, Ohio. Prior to 2016, medium-duty trucks were assembled in Mexico under the Blue Diamond Truck joint venture with Navistar International.
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Common 2001 Ford F-350 problems
The Ford F-350, particularly the 2001 model, has been reported to have several common problems based on complaints from its owners. Here are some of the issues in detail:
- Oil Burning: The 6.2-liter engine used in some Ford F-350 models has been reported to have oil burning issues, which can lead to significant engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- Water Pump Failure: The 6.2-liter engine used in some Ford F-350 models has also been reported to have water pump failure issues, which can lead to engine overheating and significant engine damage if not addressed promptly.
It is important to note that not all Ford F-350 models will experience these problems, and many owners have reported positive experiences with the vehicle. However, these common problems are based on complaints from owners and should be considered when purchasing or maintaining a Ford F-350.
How many miles can a Ford F-350 last?
The Ford F-350 Super Duty was iSeeCars' most durable model with 49.1% chance of reaching 250,000-plus miles. If when you roll off a dealership lot your goal is to hit at least a quarter of a million miles, Ford's F-350 Super Duty is the odds-on favorite to get you there, according to a report compiled by iSeeCars.
What was the last year the Ford F-350 has a manual transmission?
Ford stopped manual trans in 2010.
What is a F-350 good for?
2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review
This is the F-Series Super Duty truck to get when you need serious towing and hauling capability. An F-350 crew cab with four-wheel drive, the dual rear-wheel setup and the high-output diesel engine is rated to tow up to 28,000 pounds with a conventional trailer hitch, for example.
Why is my F-350 shaking?
The death wobble is a violent shaking that happens to the front end of many Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty trucks. It typically occurs at speeds over 50 miles per hour. It can also happen after going over bumps or grooves in the road. To stop the shaking, drivers must quickly slow way down or even stop completely.
Is 2001 F-350 a good truck?
Reliable dependable truck
It is my opinion that the 7.3 is the best to date motor that ford has put in any of its trucks. Good touch motors, decent fuel efficiency and when chipped provide all the power for towing that I need. If you know how to take care of the truck it will take care of you.
Is the 2001 Ford 7.3 diesel a good engine?
I have the 7.3. Easily the best and most reliable truck I've ever had. Good power for towing and hauling. Just needs normal maintenance and keep the fluids changed and it'll run forever.
How long do Ford F-350 engines last?
200,000 miles
With proper care and regular maintenance, it's not uncommon for Ford F350 engines to last well beyond 200,000 miles. Routine oil changes, timely replacement of filters, and addressing any issues promptly can contribute to the longevity of the engine.
What is a F-350 good for?
2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty Review
This is the F-Series Super Duty truck to get when you need serious towing and hauling capability. An F-350 crew cab with four-wheel drive, the dual rear-wheel setup and the high-output diesel engine is rated to tow up to 28,000 pounds with a conventional trailer hitch, for example.
2001 Ford F-350 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford F-350 problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Tires problems
- Steering problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Ford F-350 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Ford F-350
The NHTSA has received 160 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Ford F-350. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Ford F-350 vehicles.
2024-01-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-12-29
- VIN: 1FTWW33F21E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: The vehicle just stated honking the horn , no key was in the ignition and no one was driving truck
2022-11-04
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-10-03
- VIN: 3FTSW30F61M
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 battery, and blew the smoke out of the engine compartment with an air compressor he had on hand. The contact called a local dealer who refused to diagnose the vehicle unless the contact called the manufacturer to have the manufacturer authorize service from the dealer. The vehicle had not been repaired; however, the vehicle was still drivable. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
2022-08-23
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2022-07-18
- VIN: 1FTSW31F11E
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
- Summary: 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.
2021-12-10
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-12-09
- VIN: 1ftsw31fx1e
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 longer secured to the vehicle.
2021-04-17
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2021-04-09
- VIN: 1FTWW33F01E
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: FRONT SEAT BELT UNBUCKLES ITSELF. HAPPENS MOSTLY IN MOTION. TRUCK DOES NOT SHOW RECALLS OPEN.
2021-01-28
SEAT BELTS,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-07
- VIN: 1FTSX31F51E
- Components: SEAT BELTS,SEATS
- Summary: SEAT BELT DOES NOT RETRACT AND IS FAULTY SET FEELS LOOSE FROM CAB.
2020-08-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-08-15
- VIN: 1FTSW31FX1E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WINDOWS ,WIPERS AND RADIO COME ON ABOUT A MINUTE LATTER AFTER STARTING THE TRUCK.
2020-02-25
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-02-25
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTWW32F91E
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
- Summary: 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 FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FLAMES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. STATE FARM WAS CONTACTED TOWED THE VEHICLE TO A TOW LOT AND DEEMED THE VEHICLE A TOTAL LOSS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKE FLUID LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND BRAKE FLUID WAS ADDED TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT PRIOR TO THE FIRE HE NOTICED THAT FLUID WAS LEAKING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) AS A CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AS VIN WAS INCLUDED AND RECALL WAS NOT SERVICED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 109,000.
2018-05-06
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-05
- VIN: 3FTSW31F91M
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 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..
2017-12-08
VISIBILITY/WIPER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-11-30
- VIN: 1FTSW31FX1E
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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 (2833 WASHBURN WAY, KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97601, PHONE: (541) 205-4501), BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 01V258000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,000.
2017-11-14
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-01-01
- VIN: 1FTWX33S41E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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 TO MAKE REPAIRS UNDER ANY PORTION OF THE FACTORY WARRANTY. THEY CLAIM LIFETIME EMISSIONS WARRANTY DOESN'T COVER IT, NOR THE 100,000 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. I HAVE SPENT OVER $8000.00 MAKING REPAIRS TO THESE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS. TRITON V-10 GAS ENGINE
2016-05-06
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-04-18
- VIN: 3FTSX31S91M
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 GEAR BOX, AND CHECKED ALL COMPONENTS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 63,400.
2016-03-31
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-03-30
- VIN: 1FTWW33F81E
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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.
2016-02-02
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-02-02
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1FTSW31S01E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 FIGHTER IS BANGING ON MY FRONT DOOR, AS I GO TO MEET HIM I SEE MY TRUCK ENGULFED IN FLAMES. TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSS WITH FIRE PROTRUDING FROM HOOD AND FENDERS REACHING INTO THE CAB. FIRE DEPARTMENT FINALLY PUT FLAMES OUT AFTER MINOR DAMAGE TO OTHER NEAR BYE VEHICLES. LOOKS AS FIRE STARTED UNDER HOOD NEAR MASTER CYLINDER. TRUCK WAS REPAIRED BY FORD FOR RECALL IN 06 DUE TO CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH. IT APPEARS THE SAME PROBLEM PERSISTS IN NEW SWITCHES OR REPAIR WAS NOT DONE PROPERLY. JUST CONTACTED FORD TODAY ABOUT THIS ISSUE AS IT JUST HAPPENED FEB,2 2016. IN THE PROCESS OF OBTAINING VEHICLE SERVICE RECORDS AS I HAVE A FRIEND WHO WORKS FOR FORD. CLEARLY THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE SAME AREA AS EARLIER RECALLS. 2001 FORD F-350 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL NHTSA CAMPAIGN #06V286000. I HAVE PICTURES AND VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT BUT CANNOT UPLOAD DUE TO FILE FORMAT.
2015-06-15
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-20
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FTSW31F01E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
2014-12-31
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-22
- VIN: 1FTSW30S31E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: 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
2014-12-16
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-12-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FTSW31L41E
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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 WERE ALWAYS TAUGHT TO DO), I HAD NO CONTROL OVER WHERE MY VEHICLE WAS GOING. I HIT A PINE TREE RATHER HARD. MY FRIEND WAS TRAVELING BEHIND ME & WATCHED IT HAPPEN. I HIT (BRUISED) MY ARM & KNEE BUT DIDN'T REQUIRE AN AMBULANCE. THE FRAME, FENDER, HOOD & HEADLIGHT ALL GOT CRUMPLED. LUCKILY THE STEEL FRAME, HEAVY LARGE TOW HOOK IN FRONT & STEEL BUMPER TOOK MOST OF THE FORCE CAUSING THOSE PARTS & THE STEEL COMPLETE FRAME (INCLUDING THE LEAF SPRINGS UNDERNEATH) TO CRUMPLE UNDER IMPACT. THE PINE TREE WOUND UP EMBEDDED IN & ALL AROUND THAT HOOK & GRILL. HOWEVER, THE FORCE OF SUCH A CRASH SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED THE 2 FRONT AIRBAGS. NEITHER ONE DID DEPLOY! MY QUESTION IS, WHY DIDN'T IT?! THE IMPACT SURELY WAS ONE THAT SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED AN AIRBAG! ARE THEY DEFECTIVE?! LUCKILY I DIDN'T SUSTAIN GREAT INJURIES OR GET KILLED. HOW ARE WE TO TRUST THE SAFETY OF VEHICLES WHEN THE VERY PARTS THAT ARE INSTALLED DON'T PERFORM THEIR JOB? WE TRUST THE VEHICLES TO BE RELIABLE & PROTECT US. THAT'S WHY WE CHOOSE CERTAIN VEHICLES & PAY BIG BUCKS TO HAVE THE SAFETY FEATURES WE WANT IN THEM & TO PROTECT US. IRONICALLY, THIS WASN'T THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED. A FAMILY MEMBER'S FORD PICKUP'S AIRBAG NEVER DEPLOYED EITHER WHEN THEY HAD A FRONTAL CRASH. WHAT IS FORD DOING ABOUT ADDRESSING THIS ISSUE WITH THEIR VEHICLES' AIRBAGS NOT FUNCTIONING?! IN ORDER TO SAVE LIVES A VEHICLE MUST BE SAFE BY BEING IN GOOD WORKING ORDER! WE PAY FOR SAFETY & EVERYTHING TO BE WORKING PROPERLY YET ARE FINDING OUT FORD VEHICLES AREN'T BUILT AS FORD TOUGH AS THEY CLAIM! *TR
2013-10-28
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-01
- VIN: 1FTWW33F51E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 79,000.
2013-04-10
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-09-04
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: STEERING GETS HARD AND FEELS LIKE IT LOCKS WHEN YOU STEP ON THE BRAKES. *TR
2012-10-25
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-10-15
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FT8X3B69BE
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS AWAITING DIAGNOSIS. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 30,100.
2012-09-28
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-28
- VIN: 1FDWX37F91E
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Summary: 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. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED BUT NEITHER OFFERED ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 165,000. UPDATED 2/25/13 *CN
2012-09-22
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-09-19
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: #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 THESE TRUCK COST FORD SHOULD STAND BEHIND THIS FIX!!!!! *TR
2012-08-17
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-08-07
- VIN: 1FDWF37F21E
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 CONTACT OBTAIN A FIBERGLASS TANK. THE CONTACT EMAILED THE MANUFACTURER BUT HAD NOT RECEIVED A RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 67,000.
2012-02-07
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-28
- VIN: 1FTSW31F01E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
2011-12-28
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-01
- VIN: 1FTSW31F01E
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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 REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 212,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 237,800.
2001 Ford F-350 recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 6 recalls for different components of the 2001 Ford F-350.
2007-08-28
- Manufacturer: CEQUENT ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS
- Components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Summary: 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.
2006-08-01
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: 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)
2001-08-08
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
- Summary: 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, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.
- 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 THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
2001-07-16
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
- Summary: 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 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.
- 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 REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
2001-03-27
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
- Summary: 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 HAVE BEEN PROPERLY GROUNDED.
- 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.
2001-03-12
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Summary: 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.
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