Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Ford F-250
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Ford F-250 has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 219 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V286000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E052000 FMVSS 108/INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING VISIBILITY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V227001 FORD/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V082000 FORD/AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 48 complaints
- Power Train 26 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 22 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 20 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 20 complaints
Of the 219 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 23 a fire; across all 219 complaints, owners report 19 injuries and 4 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Ford F-250 has a moderate number of complaints and several recall campaigns. Common issues include tires, power train, and speed control, indicating potential reliability concerns. However, the data still leaves some uncertainty as a result of relatively limited evidence specific to this model year.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 20,000–60,000 miles | $200–$800 | very common |
| Power train | 70,000–120,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Vehicle speed control | 90,000–130,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | common |
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 replacements
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual tire wear
- Transmission slipping
- Inconsistent engine power
- Check engine light on
- Steering vibrations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Ford F-250 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.