2001 Ford F-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (14) · Tires (13) · Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System (12)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Ford F-350 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
57 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (31)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2005-02-01 · 18406 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service tips before arc welding on the frame or body of a unit. *tt
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2005-01-01 · 18376 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a cold weather reverse engagement stall. *tt
Electrical System 2004-12-31 · 0471 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt
Vehicle Speed Control 2004-12-13 · 042411 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
memontary return to idle during aggressive acceleration - diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0123. *tt
Suspension 2004-11-29 · 04236 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle lean sag when observed from rear of vehicle. *eh
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2004-10-01 · 18223 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 31 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.