Known Recalls

Model year record

2001 Ford F-250 SD

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 331 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V399000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
4,500,000
Reported to NHTSA
2009-10-13
Owners notified
2009-10-27

Defect description

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 CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Safety risk

A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Manufacturer 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, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

Recall campaignNHTSA 07V553000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
1,176,000
Reported to NHTSA
2007-12-05
Owners notified
2007-12-29

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling2999,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2980,622 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2764,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2540,650 mi
Electrical system2478,912 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel1965,000 mi
Steering12142,000 mi
Tires1233,500 mi
Engine8110,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline893,000 mi
Power train7120,000 mi
Seat belts7149,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly780,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition6105,260 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control670,000 mi
Wheels: hub569,752 mi
Air bags452,469 mi
Power train: axle hubs468,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic426,835 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system441,681 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint451,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring377,950 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood376,267 mi
Fuel system, gasoline395,400 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter387,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint3—
Structure3130,000 mi
Suspension: front348,000 mi
Vehicle speed control3126,381 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Fuel/propulsion system223,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly220,900 mi
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)245,900 mi
Power train: manual transmission264,900 mi
Service brakes272,745 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor219,954 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump222,219 mi
Suspension250,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint245,402 mi
Tires: sidewall2—
Unknown or other26,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal270,000 mi
Visibility/wiper275,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers164,401 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings122,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1127,000 mi
Equipment1—
Fuel system, diesel1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages150,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch148,600 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift148,450 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal168,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings192,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft pitman153,000 mi
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection135,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm178,985 mi
Structure: body1180,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing152,000 mi
Unknown126,000 mi
Visibility180,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1112,000 mi
Wheels16,900 mi

The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2002 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.