2001 Ford F-350 SD Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · 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:diesel ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 158 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2001 Ford F-350 SD overview page.
What owners report
“2001 FORD F-350 CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. AUTHORITIES CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO COME EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PREVIOUSLY HAD SOME WIRING…”NHTSA complaint 10222770 — filed 03/21/2008
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD F350 SUPER DUTY. WHILE ACCELERATING TO 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE IS…”NHTSA complaint 10221168 — filed 03/14/2008
“MY CAM POSITION SENSOR ON THE DIESEL ENGINE WENT BAD FOR THE THIRD TIME. MILEAGE IS 90,000. LAST TIME I LOST STEERING AND BRAKES WHILE…”NHTSA complaint 10191279 — filed 05/20/2007
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Ford F-350 SD have engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel is the most-reported problem area on the 2001 Ford F-350 SD: 21 of 158 complaints on file (13.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2001 Ford F-350 SD have in total?
158 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 12 involved a fire, 9 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
