CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Ford F-450 SD has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Diesel (7 reports).
2001 Ford F-450 SD recalls
Most common 2001 Ford F-450 SD problems
Problem areas named in the 23 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Diesel | 7 |
| Tires | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Parking Brake | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
What owners report
VEHICLE WOULD QUIT PULLING. HAD TO PULL TO SHOULDER AND SHUT OFF. AFTER FIFTEEN OR TWENTY MINUTES, IT WOULD START AND RUN FAIRLY NORMAL FOR A FEW MILES AND THEN DO THE SAME THING OVER AGAIN. THIS WENT ON UNTIL I GOT TO MY DESTINATION WHICH WAS A COUPLE HUNDRED MILES. *TR
2001 FORD F450 DIESEL FUEL TANK LINER FAILED AND RESULTED IN FUEL DELIVERY WHILE TOWING. THIS CAUSED 10 MPH SPEED ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE PULLING A HORSE TRAILER. JUST SPENT $1800.00 FOR NEW TANK AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD HAPPEN AGAIN. THIS PROBLEM SHOULD HAVE BEEN RESOLVED WITH THE NEW TANK AND NOT JUST INSTALLING ANOTHER ONE THAT WILL FAIL ALSO. *TR
JAN 23, 2007-THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP DUE TO MISSING WHILE DRIVING AND STALLING OUT. DIAGNOSTICS WERE DONE, CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND REPLACE CAM SHAFT SENSOR. FEB. 12, 2007 - SAME ISSUES MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLED OUT. TAKEN TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP . CLEANED ALL CABLES AND CHARGED BATTERIES. MARCH 2, 2007 - MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLS OUT. DIAGNOSTICS TIME 60 OR 65 NO POWER . REPLACE AIR FILTER AND UNSTICK TURBO JULY 9, 2007- MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLING OUT. TAKEN TO SHOP. DIAGNOSTICS DONE. REPLACED WIRE ASSEMBLY AND GASKET. SEPT. 12, 2007 - STILL MISSING REPLACED FUEL FILTER WHINING IN SHOP FOR STATE INSPECTION. SEPT. 24, 2007 - ENGINE MISSING , WHILE IN SHOP TO RE
F450 STAKE BODY DUMP TRUCK STARTED HESITATING AT ALL SPEEDS. FOUND OUT THAT THE DIESEL FUEL GAS TANKS ARE DELAMINATING ON THE INSIDE AND CLOGGING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS REPAIR COSTS $2,400. A BIG TRUCK DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THAT IS RUNNING FINE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDENLY STARTS TO HESITATE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. FORD TRUCKS SEEM TO BE THE ONLY ONES HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I FEEL FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE TRUCKS AND FIX THE PROBLEM FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. *TR
OUR 2001 F-450 DIESEL TRUCK HAS LOST POWER. WE HAD THE FUEL FILTER CHANGED AND HAD TO HAVE THE SENDING UNIT CLEANED OUT DUE TO SEDIMENT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK FROM THE TAKE PEELING. IT IS DOING IT AGAIN AND I HEARD OF A LOT OF THESE DIESEL TRUCKS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 90,000 MILES ON IT. I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS NEW TANK I HAVE TO BUY WHICH IS $500.00. *TR
2001 Ford F-450 SD questions
Does the 2001 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Ford F-450 SD: Vehicle Speed Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Vehicle Speed Control; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor; Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-450 SD?
Based on 23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Diesel (7), Tires (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Ford F-450 SD 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.