Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Ford F-250 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Ford F-250 SD has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 287 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09V399000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E106000 REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V553000 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 91 complaints
- Power Train 45 complaints
- Tires 41 complaints
- Electrical System 39 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Seat Belts 14 complaints
Of the 287 complaints on file, 10 report a crash and 19 a fire; across all 287 complaints, owners report 13 injuries and 3 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Ford F-250 SD has an average reliability outlook. With 287 owner complaints and four recall campaigns, evidence suggests some concerns, notably in engine and power train. Recall issues include speed control and engine cooling. Overall complaint volume is moderate compared to peers, providing a limited yet useful reliability insight.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine cooling | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Power train | Unknown | $600–$2,000 | common |
| Tires | Unknown | $300–$800 | occasional |
| Electrical system | Unknown | $200–$1,000 | occasional |
| Steering | Unknown | $400–$1,200 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake pad replacement
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system flush
- Belt and hose inspection
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling while driving
- Unusual tire wear patterns
- Persistent check engine light
- Steering wheel vibration
- Intermittent power loss
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Ford F-250 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.