CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Ford F-350 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 160 complaints with NHTSA, including 21 crashes, 11 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Tires (31 reports).
2001 Ford F-350 recalls
Most common 2001 Ford F-350 problems
Problem areas named in the 160 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Tires | 31 |
| Steering | 28 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 |
| Power Train | 18 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 |
| Wheels | 5 |
What owners report
The vehicle just stated honking the horn , no key was in the ignition and no one was driving truck
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. Th
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.
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.
FRONT SEAT BELT UNBUCKLES ITSELF. HAPPENS MOSTLY IN MOTION. TRUCK DOES NOT SHOW RECALLS OPEN.
2001 Ford F-350 questions
Does the 2001 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2001 Ford F-350: Vehicle Speed Control; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap; Air Bags:Frontal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-350?
Based on 160 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Tires (31), Steering (28), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (24).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Ford F-350 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.