Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Ford F-350 has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 160 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E066000 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS/TOW ASSEMBLIE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V286000 SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V258000 FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V227001 FORD/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V106000 FORD/FUEL FILLER PIPE ELECTRICAL GROUNDING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V082000 FORD/AIR BAG MODULE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Tires 31 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21 complaints
- Power Train 17 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 12 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
Of the 160 complaints on file, 21 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 160 complaints, owners report 12 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $9,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Ford F-350 has several significant recalls, including issues with the speed control system, windshield wiper motor, and fuel system. These, combined with a high number of owner complaints, suggest potential reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| speed control system | 80,000–110,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| windshield wiper motor | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$350 | common |
| air bag system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $400–$700 | occasional |
| fuel system | 75,000–105,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
| seat belt buckles | 60,000–90,000 miles | $80–$160 | 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.
- Change oil every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 2 years
- Check tire alignment annually
- Replace air filter every 15,000 miles
- Inspect brake pads every 20,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive speed control
- Windshield wipers malfunction
- Fuel smell near filler
- Seat belt latch issues
- Airbag warning light
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.