2001 Ford F-250 SD Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 288 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Ford F-250 SD overview page.
What owners report
“SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE 5.4 TRITON FORD SD 250 200.”NHTSA complaint 10157843 — filed 05/18/2006
“I OWN A FORD F 250 SUPER DUTY PICKUP WITH THE 5.4L MOTOR AND WHILE DRIVING, THE SPARK PLUG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, #3, BLEW…”NHTSA complaint 10143238 — filed 11/19/2005
“MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE A FORD F-250 V10 2001. AT 62000 MILES, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO MAKE AN INCREDIBLE NOISE IN THE LOWER END…”NHTSA complaint 10041397 — filed 10/07/2003
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Ford F-250 SD have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2001 Ford F-250 SD: 29 of 288 complaints on file (10.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2001 Ford F-250 SD have in total?
288 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 19 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 3 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
