How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-350 Sd have?

The 2001 Ford F-350 Sd has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 2001 Ford F-350 Sd has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2001 Ford F-350 Sd?

Of 188 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

2001 Ford F-350 Sd Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2001 Ford F-350 Sd has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 5,676,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 188 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 09V399000 2009-10-13 4,500,000 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…

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 ON OCTOBER 27,…

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 07V553000 2007-12-05 1,176,000 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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

TIRES:TREAD/BELT

TIRES

214

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

STEERING

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Total complaints188

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2018-12-15

“The driver's seat belt will randomly come unbuckled while driving the vehicle. *tt”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2018-04-14

“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…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2015-01-06

“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…”

TIRES · reported 2014-09-17

“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…”

TIRES · reported 2013-09-17

“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”

TIRES · reported 2011-11-15

“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.…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-10-31

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2011-02-17

Defect investigations

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005, ODI RECEIVED A PETITION REQUESTING THAT THE AGENCY INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF ENGINE SPARK PLUG EJECTION IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1997 THROUGH 2004 FORD VEHICLES WITH TRITON V-8 AND V-10 ENGINES.ODI RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 474 NON-DUPLICATIVE COMPLAINTS ON THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WHERE THE COMPLAINANT, OR…

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

Investigation DP05005 Opened 2005-09-22 · closed 2006-01-04

SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM CYLINDER HEAD

Investigation EA01009 Opened 2001-03-02 · closed 2003-08-19

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

THIS EA WAS OPENED BASED ON A RESPONSE RECEIVED FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) SUBMITTED DURING SQ00-018.FORD STATED IN AN INTERNAL SERVICE MESSAGE THAT IT HAD CHANGED THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFTS AND PITMAN ARMS INSTALLED 1999 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES ON MARCH 22, 1999.FORD…

Investigation EA01009 Opened 2001-03-02 · closed 2003-08-19

SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES

Investigation EA04006 Opened 2004-02-23 · closed 2005-02-10

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)

FAILURE COUNTS FROM ODI?S ANALYSIS ARE STATED ABOVE; SEE THE ADDITIONAL PROBLEM EXPERIENCE DISCUSSION IN THE SUMMARY REPORT.FORD DATA CONTAINED DUPLICATIVE REPORTS FOR 4 ODI COMPLAINTS AND 1 CRASH.THREE CRASHES WERE ALLEGEDLY DUE TO INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) PEDAL, ONE CRASH…

Investigation EA04006 Opened 2004-02-23 · closed 2005-02-10

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)

Investigation EA04006 Opened 2004-02-23 · closed 2005-02-10

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)

Investigation EA04006 Opened 2004-02-23 · closed 2005-02-10

ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)

Investigation EA05004 Opened 2005-02-17 · closed 2005-07-06

FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

DURING THE INITIAL RECALL CAMPAIGN IN 2001, THE SUBJECT VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED BY FORD DEALERSHIPS USING A TEST TOOL THAT WOULD DETECT A DEFECTIVE FRONT SEAT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY.APPROXIMATELY ONE MILLION VEHICLES PASSED THE INSPECTION TEST FOR ONE OR BOTH FRONT BUCKLES.SUBSEQUENT TO THE RECALL SERVICE…

Investigation EA05004 Opened 2005-02-17 · closed 2005-07-06