2001 Ford F-250 SD engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 97 complaints for the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 97 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 93,000 miles 88 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 20 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 15 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 11 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 88 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 93,000 miles, and 15% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 4 fires, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Diesel emissions getting into cabin at toxic levels. While cleaning out the inside of my deceased fathers f250 super duty diesel, I noticed a brown haze covering the the front seat and noticed at the bottom of the seatbelts, they were covered heavily with diesel soot. I sent off to lab for analysis and the results of the first test were as follows: diesel range organic gc/carbon distribution 508mg/l.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the high volume oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
- Electrical system 39 complaints
- Tires 39 complaints
- Transmission 33 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints