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2001 Ford F-450 SD: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

23 owner complaints analyzed

7 distinct recall campaigns

60,351 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2001 model year. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 11 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Fuel System, Diesel is the most frequently named component, appearing in 5 of 23 complaints (21.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	6	26.1%
Fuel system concerns	4	17.4%
Transmission and shifting	3	13.0%
Engine operation	1	4.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Fuel System, Diesel

Power Train:Clutch Assembly

Tires

Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Electrical System

Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Component breakdown data
Category	Count
Fuel System, Diesel	5
Power Train:Clutch Assembly	3
Tires	3
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	2
Electrical System	1
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood	1
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	1

Fuel System, Diesel: 5; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 3; Tires: 3; Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1

75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 12 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2008

2010

2002: 11; 2003: 1; 2004: 3; 2005: 2; 2006: 1; 2008: 1; 2010: 4

Pattern summary

Fuel System, Diesel leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 6 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10006628 · 2002-12-20 (December 20, 2002)

WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE BLEW OUT. UPON INSPECTION, TREAD WAS GONE AND THERE WAS A HUGE HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL. THERE WAS ONLY 6000 MILES ON THIS TIRE. TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND PRESSURE CHECKED JUST A FEW HOURS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. REPORTED IT TO FIRESTONE WHEN I RETURNED HOME, ASKING IF THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE OF TIRE, BUT ALL THEY DID WAS SEND A TRACKING NUMBER WT20020819-0000000185. THEY SAID THEY WOULD RESPOND IN THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THAT E-MAIL WAS SENT ON 8/19/02, WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM SINCE. *JB ***DIMSII IV…

Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10006628 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10040393 · 2003-09-23 (September 23, 2003)

ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. *PH *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 7,850 miles reported. Look up ODI 10040393 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10050506 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)

THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT DISENGAGED, CAUSING THE CONSUMER TO DRIVE WITH THE SEAT BELT UNLOCKED. *AK THE SEAT BELT WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND FAILED THREE TIMES(ONGOING PROBLEM), THE BRAKE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED THREE TIMES AND FAILED THREE TIMES, THE FRONT/REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT DISENGAGE ON REPEATED OCCASIONS THE PROBLEM CONTINUED, THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES WOULD SHAKE AND OR VIBRATE WHICH WAS DUE TO A TIRE DEFECT PER DEALER. THERE WERE FLAT SPOTS ON THE TIRES. (THE TIRES WERE SOLD WITH THE VEHICLE) CONTINENTAL/GENERAL *SC

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10050506 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10062419 · 2004-03-17 (March 17, 2004)

2001 FORD F-450 SUPER DUTY DIESEL 7.3L FUEL TANK LINER DELAMINATED FROM TANK WALLS TO CLOG UP FUEL LINES. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10062419 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10083193 · 2004-08-03 (August 3, 2004)

WITHIN 2 WEEKS TIME, TWO TIRES BLEW OUT ON MY FORD F-450 BUSINESS TRUCK. WHEN I CALLED A TIRE SERVICE TO FIX THEM OUT ON THE ROAD THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON ALL THESE TIRES BECAUSE OF FAULTY VALVE STEMS. THEN I FOUND OUT IT WAS ONLY FOR ALL HALLIBURTON COMPANY TIRES ONLY. FORD TOLD ME IT WAS A GENERAL/CONTINENTAL TIRE PROBLEM.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. 33,554 miles reported. Look up ODI 10083193 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10120800 · 2005-05-12 (May 12, 2005)

FAILURE IN LINING OF FUEL TANK IN F SERIES TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES. LINING FALLS APART SUCKING INTO FUEL SYSTEM CAUSING RAPID LOSS OF SPEED AND POWER. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE FUEL TANK, AND ASSORTED FUEL COMPONENTS REPLACED 4 TIMES TOTAL THAT I AM AWARE OF. POSSIBLY MORE AS I AM ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR 2 F SERIES TRUCKS. OTHER MGRS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE.

Owner-reported narrative. 120,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10120800 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10146078 · 2005-12-26 (December 26, 2005)

MY WIFE PUT OUR TRUCK IN GEAR AND IT TOOK OFF WITH HER. LUCKILY I HAD JUST MOVED FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CLUTCH DID NOT RELEASE THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD TO REACH IN AND SHUT TRUCK OFF. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. 39,665 miles reported. Look up ODI 10146078 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10176574 · 2006-12-19 (December 19, 2006)

NO PROBLEMS 2 LEFT BUSINESS ,WENT 2 BLOCKS FIRE STARTED 3 5500 DOLLARS IN PARTS, 35 HOURS IN LABOR TIME, HAVE DETAILED RECEIPTS OF PARTS REPLACED. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 338,261 miles reported. Look up ODI 10176574 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

7 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

01V046000 · Tires:Valve

Reported: 2001-02-14 (February 14, 2001)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH COMMERCIAL TRUCK TIRES THAT HAVE STEEL CORDS IN THE TIRE SIDEWALL. THE VALVE STEMS MAY HAVE BEEN TORN OR DAMAGED DURING ASSEMBLY AND COULD LEAK CAUSING SIDEWALL DAMAGE.

Consequence: IF NOT MAINTAINED, COULD RESULT IN A SIDEWALL ZIPPER FAILURE. A ZIPPER FAILURE DURING INFLATION OF A DAMAGED TIRE COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO SOMEONE NEAR THE TIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VALVE STEMS FOR LEAKAGE, AND WILL REPLACE BOTH THE VALVE STEM AND THE TIRE IF LEAKAGE IS PRESENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 28, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

01V082000 · Air Bags:Frontal

Reported: 2001-03-12 (March 12, 2001)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE INFLATOR CANISTER IN THE DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE MAY HAVE AN INADEQUATE WELD NEAR THE IGNITER.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION, OR A BURN INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

01V227001 · Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly

Reported: 2001-07-16 (July 16, 2001)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS, AND MINIVANS. EQUIPPED WITH SEAT BELTS SUPPLIED BY TRW. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE DRIVER'S AND/OR FRONT PASSENGER'S OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLE MAY NOT FULLY LATCH. FORD CROWN VICTORIA BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS BUILT AT ST. THOMAS ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/29/01. LINCOLN TOWN CARS BUILT AT WIXOM ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/27/00 - 5/30/01. LINCOLN NAVIGATORS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01. FORD WINDSTARS BUILT AT OAKVILLE ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 3/23/00 - 5/30/01. FORD RANGERS BUILT AT TWIN CITIES PLANT FROM 3/28/00 - 5/30/01, AND ALSO AT THE EDISON PLANT FROM 3/13/00 - 5/25/01. FORD F-150 TRUCK BUILT AT NORFOLK PLANT FROM 4/18/00 - 5/25/00; AT ONTARIO PLANT FROM 5/10/00 - 5/28/01; AT KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 9/11/99 - 5/25/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/9/01. FORD SUPER DUTY F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 5/27/01; AND AT CUAUTITLAN PLANT FROM 5/16/00 - 6/19/01. FORD EXCURSIONS BUILT AT KENTUCKY PLANT FROM 4/17/00 - 10/2/00. FORD EXPEDITIONS BUILT AT MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 4/11/00 - 5/31/01.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE OCCUPANT PROTECTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT OUTBOARD SEAT BELT BUCKLES AND IF THE BUCKLE FAILS THE INSPECTION PROCESS, IT WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

01V258000 · Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor

Reported: 2001-08-08 (August 8, 2001)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPLETE LOSS OF WIPER FUNCTION, OR IGNITION OF THE PLASTIC COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.

Consequence: LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

06V286000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 2006-08-01 (August 1, 2006)

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

Consequence: OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)

NHTSA campaign record ↗

07V553000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Reported: 2007-12-05 (December 5, 2007)

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

09V399000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 2009-10-13 (October 13, 2009)

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH (SCDS). THE SCDS MAY LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN.

Consequence: A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-888-222-2751.

NHTSA campaign record ↗

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Data completeness

23 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

47.8%Usable mileage11 / 23 records

95.7%Valid incident date22 / 23 records

100.0%Valid filing date23 / 23 records

95.7%Ordered incident and filing dates22 / 23 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	2025	2026
Fuel System, Diesel	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	15.6% ODI 11687332 The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-450 SD. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Look up ODI 11687332 at NHTSA ↗	14.2% ODI 11723855 · 59,350 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond and shut down unexpectedly. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL)… Look up ODI 11723855 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 10818765 · 43,000 mi RADIATOR LEAK AT 43,000 FROM THE JOINT BETWEEN THE PLASTIC END CAP AND ALUMINUM CORE, DRIVER'S SIDE NEAR BUMPER. COST TO REPAIR ESTIMATED AT 1400-1800$ AT ONLY 7K MILES OUTSIDE OF FACTORY WARRANTY. VEHICLE IS USED DAILY WITHIN RECOMMENDED WEIGHT CAPACITIES TO MOVE MATERIALS AND TRAILERS, BUT FOLLOWS A VERY STRICT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TO ENSURE LONG LIFE. Look up ODI 10818765 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10871640 · 74,000 mi THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. FORD CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS FROM CONTAMINATED FUEL. FORD HAS TWO FUEL FILTERS AND A WATER SEPARATOR. I PERSONALLY ADDED TWO ADDITIONAL FILTERS AND AN ADDITIONAL WATER SEPARATOR, FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR FILTERS AND TWO SEPARATORS. FORD ALSO HAS A WATER IN FUEL LIGHT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO ALERT THE DRIVER TO CONTAMINATION. AT NO TIME DID THIS LIGHT COME ON. IN SHORT, I BELIEVE FORD HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND A DEFECTIVE FILTRATION AND WATER ALERTING SYSTEM. THIS TRUCK SHUTDOWN, WITH NO WARNING AT 70 MPH ON A… Look up ODI 10871640 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10640781 · 650 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650.… Look up ODI 10640781 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	211.1% ODI 11633674 High pressure fuel pump failed while driving towing a trailer. Was able to pull over safely, entire fuel system needs to be replaced. Unknown if anything else was damaged yet. Vehicle is still in for repairs, estimate is between 9-13k parts and labor. I hope it didn't destroy the entire engine. Look up ODI 11633674 at NHTSA ↗	416.7% ODI 11583404 · 168,000 mi The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, he started to hear a loud knocking noise coming from the engine. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to reach out to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 168,000. Look up ODI 11583404 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11661929 Vehicle was being driven by a driver service to be delivered to the home garage after production was completed at the manufacturer. During transit, the operator reported that the low fuel pressure warning light came on immediately followed by flames in the engine compartment. Look up ODI 11661929 at NHTSA ↗	112.5% ODI 11714467 n October 28th, I left Atlanta, Georgia with a load going to Pittsburgh–Philadelphia. On October 29th, 2025, around 12:30 a.m., I was approximately two miles north of Birch River, West Virginia. While driving uphill at a steady speed of about 60–65 mph, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound, as if something had exploded or blown inside the engine. Right after that, the truck immediately lost power, and I pulled over to the shoulder as quickly as I could. As I was stopping, I saw flames coming through the hood directly in front of me, mostly fr… Look up ODI 11714467 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 10871640 · 74,000 mi THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP FAILED. FORD CLAIMED THAT THIS WAS FROM CONTAMINATED FUEL. FORD HAS TWO FUEL FILTERS AND A WATER SEPARATOR. I PERSONALLY ADDED TWO ADDITIONAL FILTERS AND AN ADDITIONAL WATER SEPARATOR, FOR A TOTAL OF FOUR FILTERS AND TWO SEPARATORS. FORD ALSO HAS A WATER IN FUEL LIGHT THAT IS SUPPOSED TO ALERT THE DRIVER TO CONTAMINATION. AT NO TIME DID THIS LIGHT COME ON. IN SHORT, I BELIEVE FORD HAS A DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMP AND A DEFECTIVE FILTRATION AND WATER ALERTING SYSTEM. THIS TRUCK SHUTDOWN, WITH NO WARNING AT 70 MPH ON A… Look up ODI 10871640 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 10640781 · 650 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-450 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 650.… Look up ODI 10640781 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	211.1% ODI 11633674 High pressure fuel pump failed while driving towing a trailer. Was able to pull over safely, entire fuel system needs to be replaced. Unknown if anything else was damaged yet. Vehicle is still in for repairs, estimate is between 9-13k parts and labor. I hope it didn't destroy the entire engine. Look up ODI 11633674 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11714467 n October 28th, I left Atlanta, Georgia with a load going to Pittsburgh–Philadelphia. On October 29th, 2025, around 12:30 a.m., I was approximately two miles north of Birch River, West Virginia. While driving uphill at a steady speed of about 60–65 mph, I suddenly heard a loud popping sound, as if something had exploded or blown inside the engine. Right after that, the truck immediately lost power, and I pulled over to the shoulder as quickly as I could. As I was stopping, I saw flames coming through the hood directly in front of me, mostly fr… Look up ODI 11714467 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	133.3% ODI 10682653 · 57,665 mi AS PER YOUR ODI RESUME #RQ14-005, MY RV BUILT ON 2012 CHASSIS EXPERIENCED EGT SENSOR MALFUNCTION TO NUMBER 13 AND 14. THIS OCCURRED ON I-75 OUTSIDE OF LEXINGTON, KY. I WAS VERY LUCKY TO BE IN THE RIGHT LANE AND JUST BARELY PULLED TO THE SHOULDER BEFORE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. HAD TO CALL STATE POLICE BECAUSE OF THE CLOSE PROXIMITY TO TRAVEL LANE AND VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION FOR OTHER VEHICLES. THIS TRIP STARTED IN CLEMMONS, NC, AND INCLUDED 2 TUNNELS WHICH COULD HAVE BEEN A DISASTER IF THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN EITHER ONE. CALLED FORD ABOUT RECALL … Look up ODI 10682653 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	527.8% ODI 11400334 · 1,000 mi POWER TAILGATE SYSTEM FAULT WARNING HAS BEEN COMING ON ND OD. AND TAIL GATE OPENED UN COMMANDED AND DAMAGED TAILGATE AND HORSE TRAILER. IT WAS POURING RAIN AND GOING LES THAN 10 MILES AN HOUR AND TURNING. THIS STARTED ON DAY 2 OF OWNERSHIP. TRUCK ONLY HAS APROX 1000 MILES ON IT. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT DCH FORD IN THOUSAND OAKS CALIFORNIA. Look up ODI 11400334 at NHTSA ↗	520.8% ODI 11525612 Connected to 5th wheel, intermittently the brakes would "buck" and "grab" when braking. Message to the effect of braking wire malfunction. Look up ODI 11525612 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11552730 The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V506000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not availabl… Look up ODI 11552730 at NHTSA ↗	225.0% ODI 11629086 · 300 mi The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from behind the instrument panel. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from the instrument panel and through the vents. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, opened all the windows, and inspected the vehicle but found no failure. The contact reentered the vehicle and noticed flames coming from the middle of the instrument panel. The contact extinguished the fire with a fire extinguisher. Neither… Look up ODI 11629086 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	112.5% ODI 11757734 · 9,707 mi The contact owned a 2024 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that while his fiancée was driving with cruise control set to 57 MPH, there was an abnormally strong smoky odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and there were flames coming from the engine bay. The driver called 9-1-1. The driver attempted to extinguish the fire with assistance using three fire extinguishers but failed to extinguish the fire. The vehicle became fully engulfed in flames before the Fire Depa… Look up ODI 11757734 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11319022 TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2017 FORD F-450. THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY THE DRIVE SHAFT SHOUT OUT AND THE CAD FELL APART IN TWO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO (VICTOR FORD INC 1400 US-12, WAUCONDA, IL 60084) THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT HAS LITTLE INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS FAILURE. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V212000 POWER TRAIN) VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE … Look up ODI 11319022 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11325096 · 58,000 mi WIRE HARNESS FOR TRANSMISSION WAS NOT SECURED PROPERLY,CAME LOOSE AND WRAPPED AROUND DRIVESHAFT RIPPING IT OFF, AND CAUSED AN COOLANT LINE TO ALSO PULL OFF, NOTED ON TOW BILL. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING FINE, 70MPH ON FREEWAY...MADE A LOUD POP NOISE AND TRANSMISSION WAS GRINDING BAD...PULLED OVER AND SHUT IT OFF IMMEDIATELY, LOTS OF ANTIFREEZE UNDER TRUCK AND WIRE HARNESS RIPPED OFF AND WRAPPED AROUND FRONT DRIVESHAFT (6-8FT OF THE WIRE HARNESS)*DT CONSUMER STATED TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED BEFORE BY ANOTHER DEALER AND THE CURRENT DEALER STATED IT WA… Look up ODI 11325096 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	422.2% ODI 11644090 · 2,763 mi The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated that the vehicle was designed with a feature known as neutral idle control (NIC), where the vehicle automatically shifted into neutral(N) while at a complete stop to reduce fuel consumption. The contact stated that while at a stop with the feature engaged, the vehicle abruptly jerked, or hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the transmission was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The dealer… Look up ODI 11644090 at NHTSA ↗	28.3% ODI 11629060 I have had severe vibration in the rear of my pickup and have been to the dealer 5 or 6 times,they tell me all is normal and it's the nature of this $120,000 pickup. But for only having 28,000 miles they did say the rear driveline and carrier bearing could be the culprit,they replaced and still have the same problem and now it has a howling noise when it starts to vibrate at 62 per hour and doesn't go away till after 76 miles per hour,very disappointed as the dealer tells me they don't know and has been no recalls of this but you read online t… Look up ODI 11629060 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 11684755 Less than 4000 miles- first transmission failed while pulling a large trailer- ford replaced the transmission and the new transmission, only 200 miles later did the same thing when pulling a trailer, up hill. It throws the transmission into 10th gear and you loose all power, Check engine light comes on and it slams back into 4th gear. Will not shift in or out of 4th. We were almost in a head on collision pulling a trailer because it did it while passing a semi and we had no power. Two transmissions this low of mileage seems like it must … Look up ODI 11684755 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Service Brakes	133.3% ODI 11161082 · 52,000 mi THE A/C COMPRESSOR JUST WENT OUT FOR THE SECOND TIME AND FROM WHAT IT LOOKS TO ME IS WHY THE SECOND FAILURE HAS OCCURRED IS BECAUSE THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPLACE THE CONDENSER AS WAS REQUIRED AND ALSO PAID FOR BY ME. THE TRUCK HAS THE "DEATH-WOBBLE" EVEN THOUGH I HAVE REINFORCED THE STEERING IN GENERAL AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. HOWEVER, DUE TO JUST THESE TWO ISSUES AND THE OTHERS IT HAS HAD WHICH ARE FAILED WATER PUMP, TURBO, STARTER AND HYDRO-BOOST BRAKE BOOSTER WITH THE WATER PUMP GOING OUT AT ABOUT 50,000 MILES AND THEN THE TURBO AT ABOUT 82,… Look up ODI 11161082 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11094101 · 71,000 mi WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH A TRAILER AND A LOAD CONNECTED TO THE TRUCK THE CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM MESSAGE SUDDENLY APPEARED WITHIN THE MESSAGE DISPLAY, AS WELL AS THE ABS LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND THE PARKING BRAKE LIGHT. IMMEDIATELY WE ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN AND PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY TRAFFIC WAS NOT TOO CONGESTED AROUND US AND WE WERE DRIVING ON A RELATIVELY FLAT ROAD AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE HAD LOST VIRTUALLY ALL BRAKING POWER AND THE WE BASICALLY HAD TO COAST TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE VEHICLE IS A 2016 F… Look up ODI 11094101 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	133.3% ODI 11233762 · 830 mi COMPLETE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE WITH ONLY 830 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. ON JULY 19, 2019 WHILE APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON E. CAUSEWAY APPROACH IN MANDEVILLE, LA. I APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP FOR A RED LIGHT, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SLOWING ENOUGH TO AVOID HITTING THE VEHICLES AHEAD OF ME AT THE INTERSECTION. I RAPIDLY DOWN SHIFTED THROUGH THE GEARS TO REDUCE SPEED AND ALSO APPLIED THE PARKING BRAKE TO HELP REDUCE SPEED. WHILE THE VEHICLE DID SLOW DOWN IT WAS NOT ENOUGH TO AVOID HITTING THE TRAFFIC AHEAD, SO I VEE… Look up ODI 11233762 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	211.1% ODI 11552000 · 95,000 mi The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-450 SD. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the electronic brake control became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Ray's Ford Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 385 Bypass Rd., Brandenburg, KY 40108, and was informed that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to… Look up ODI 11552000 at NHTSA ↗	729.2% ODI 11458820 The trailer brakes fail after a random period of time. Though the trailer works fine with other controllers, the entire trailer was rewired with new brakes and a new 7-pin connector, the problem did not changed - there are no shorts, grounds, opens in the brake circuit, and the ground circuit is OK. There previously were and are no intermittent problems with the trailer. The trailer brakes will start off the trip working, but stop working at random times. I've often noticed that they'll fail shortly after sitting in traffic. After the failure, … Look up ODI 11458820 at NHTSA ↗	360.0% ODI 11569079 Vehicle does not remember its previous settings: The following features may or may not be on, even if you have actively went through and turned them off or on. Local dealership has had this truck over 4 times and for days at a time. Nothing has been resolved of these safety functions. Rear automatic emergency braking Engine brake Lane departure warning (which actually jerks steering wheel if it is on and you get close to the edge of the lane) Lane centering assistance These safety sensitive functions turn themselves on and off, no matter the am… Look up ODI 11569079 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Fuel System, Diesel	60,351–85,000 mi	83,000 mi	5	ODI 10239819 · 85,000 mi OUR 2001 F-450 DIESEL TRUCK HAS LOST POWER. WE HAD THE FUEL FILTER CHANGED AND HAD TO HAVE THE SENDING UNIT CLEANED OUT DUE TO SEDIMENT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK FROM THE TAKE PEELING. IT IS DOING IT AGAIN AND I HEARD OF A LOT OF THESE DIESEL TRUCKS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 90,000 MILES ON IT. I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS NEW TANK I HAVE TO BUY WHICH IS $500.00. TR Look up ODI 10239819 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10325568 · 90,000 mi F450 STAKE BODY DUMP TRUCK STARTED HESITATING AT ALL SPEEDS. FOUND OUT THAT THE DIESEL FUEL GAS TANKS ARE DELAMINATING ON THE INSIDE AND CLOGGING THE FUEL SYSTEM. THIS REPAIR COSTS $2,400. A BIG TRUCK DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD THAT IS RUNNING FINE AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDENLY STARTS TO HESITATE IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. FORD TRUCKS SEEM TO BE THE ONLY ONES HAVING THIS PROBLEM. I FEEL FORD SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO RECALL THESE TRUCKS AND FIX THE PROBLEM FOR SAFETY PURPOSES. TR Look up ODI 10325568 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10351211 · 60,351 mi JAN 23, 2007-THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP DUE TO MISSING WHILE DRIVING AND STALLING OUT. DIAGNOSTICS WERE DONE, CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND REPLACE CAM SHAFT SENSOR. FEB. 12, 2007 - SAME ISSUES MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLED OUT. TAKEN TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP . CLEANED ALL CABLES AND CHARGED BATTERIES. MARCH 2, 2007 - MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLS OUT. DIAGNOSTICS TIME 60 OR 65 NO POWER . REPLACE AIR FILTER AND UNSTICK TURBO JULY 9, 2007- MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLING OUT. TAKEN TO SHOP. DIAGNOSTICS DONE. REPLACED WIRE ASSEMBLY AND GAS… Look up ODI 10351211 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Clutch Assembly	Too few reports for a range	39,665 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10146078 · 39,665 mi MY WIFE PUT OUR TRUCK IN GEAR AND IT TOOK OFF WITH HER. LUCKILY I HAD JUST MOVED FROM THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE. THE CLUTCH DID NOT RELEASE THE TRANSMISSION. I HAD TO REACH IN AND SHUT TRUCK OFF. *NM Look up ODI 10146078 at NHTSA ↗
Tires	Too few reports for a range	19,777 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10006628 · 6,000 mi WHILE DRIVING, THE TIRE BLEW OUT. UPON INSPECTION, TREAD WAS GONE AND THERE WAS A HUGE HOLE IN THE SIDEWALL. THERE WAS ONLY 6000 MILES ON THIS TIRE. TIRES WERE INSPECTED AND PRESSURE CHECKED JUST A FEW HOURS PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. REPORTED IT TO FIRESTONE WHEN I RETURNED HOME, ASKING IF THERE WAS ANY PROBLEM WITH THIS TYPE OF TIRE, BUT ALL THEY DID WAS SEND A TRACKING NUMBER WT20020819-0000000185. THEY SAID THEY WOULD RESPOND IN THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. THAT E-MAIL WAS SENT ON 8/19/02, WE HAVE NOT HEARD FROM THEM SINCE. JB *DIMSII IV… Look up ODI 10006628 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10083193 · 33,554 mi WITHIN 2 WEEKS TIME, TWO TIRES BLEW OUT ON MY FORD F-450 BUSINESS TRUCK. WHEN I CALLED A TIRE SERVICE TO FIX THEM OUT ON THE ROAD THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS A RECALL ON ALL THESE TIRES BECAUSE OF FAULTY VALVE STEMS. THEN I FOUND OUT IT WAS ONLY FOR ALL HALLIBURTON COMPANY TIRES ONLY. FORD TOLD ME IT WAS A GENERAL/CONTINENTAL TIRE PROBLEM.AK Look up ODI 10083193 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly	Too few reports for a range	120,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10120800 · 120,000 mi FAILURE IN LINING OF FUEL TANK IN F SERIES TRUCKS WITH DIESEL ENGINES. LINING FALLS APART SUCKING INTO FUEL SYSTEM CAUSING RAPID LOSS OF SPEED AND POWER. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THE FUEL TANK, AND ASSORTED FUEL COMPONENTS REPLACED 4 TIMES TOTAL THAT I AM AWARE OF. POSSIBLY MORE AS I AM ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR 2 F SERIES TRUCKS. OTHER MGRS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MORE. Look up ODI 10120800 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood	Too few reports for a range	338,261 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10176574 · 338,261 mi NO PROBLEMS 2 LEFT BUSINESS ,WENT 2 BLOCKS FIRE STARTED 3 5500 DOLLARS IN PARTS, 35 HOURS IN LABOR TIME, HAVE DETAILED RECEIPTS OF PARTS REPLACED. *JB Look up ODI 10176574 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	Too few reports for a range	7,850 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 10040393 · 7,850 mi ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE OFF. PH JB Look up ODI 10040393 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2022: 18 complaints · 2023: 5 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2022	5	7	18
2023	1	3	5

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2022	24	0	0
2023	5	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Fuel System, Diesel	Power Train:Clutch Assembly	Tires	Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	Electrical System	Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Fuel System, Diesel	—	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Power Train:Clutch Assembly	0	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 8017245 EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY BROKE, MANUAL BRAKE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED ON 07/29/02. THESE COMPONENTS FAILED WHILE CONSUMER WAS UTILIZING COMPONENTS FOR TOWING.AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES THE GLOW PLUG SENSOR FAILED, THE AIR CONDITION SENSOR FAILED.JB Look up ODI 8017245 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Tires	0	0	—	0	0	0	0	0
Fuel System, Diesel:Storage:Tank Assembly	0	0	0	—	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	0	0	0	0	—	0	0	0
Electrical System	0	1 ODI 8017245 EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE ASSEMBLY BROKE, MANUAL BRAKE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FAILED ON 07/29/02. THESE COMPONENTS FAILED WHILE CONSUMER WAS UTILIZING COMPONENTS FOR TOWING.AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES THE GLOW PLUG SENSOR FAILED, THE AIR CONDITION SENSOR FAILED.JB Look up ODI 8017245 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0	0
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood	0	0	0	0	0	0	—	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

3 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

2 mentions · 8.7% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 8003634

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL FELL TO THE FLOORBOARD UNEXPECTEDLY. DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO BRING VEHICLE TO A STOP BEFORE TRUCK TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS AND REAR-ENDED A STOPPED CAR. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL / INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION.*AK

Look up ODI 8003634 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 8013494

WHEN SLAMMING ON BRAKE PEDAL IT WILL GO TO THE FLOOR. CONSUMER HAD TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKES. AS A RESULT THERE WAS A 4 CAR COLLISION. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

Look up ODI 8013494 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 8.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 72,676 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10239819 · 85,000 mi

OUR 2001 F-450 DIESEL TRUCK HAS LOST POWER. WE HAD THE FUEL FILTER CHANGED AND HAD TO HAVE THE SENDING UNIT CLEANED OUT DUE TO SEDIMENT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK FROM THE TAKE PEELING. IT IS DOING IT AGAIN AND I HEARD OF A LOT OF THESE DIESEL TRUCKS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 90,000 MILES ON IT. I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS NEW TANK I HAVE TO BUY WHICH IS $500.00. *TR

Look up ODI 10239819 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 10351211 · 60,351 mi

JAN 23, 2007-THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP DUE TO MISSING WHILE DRIVING AND STALLING OUT. DIAGNOSTICS WERE DONE, CHANGED THE FUEL FILTER AND REPLACE CAM SHAFT SENSOR. FEB. 12, 2007 - SAME ISSUES MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLED OUT. TAKEN TO AUTO REPAIR SHOP . CLEANED ALL CABLES AND CHARGED BATTERIES. MARCH 2, 2007 - MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLS OUT. DIAGNOSTICS TIME 60 OR 65 NO POWER . REPLACE AIR FILTER AND UNSTICK TURBO JULY 9, 2007- MISSING IN ENGINE AND STALLING OUT. TAKEN TO SHOP. DIAGNOSTICS DONE. REPLACED WIRE ASSEMBLY AND GAS…

Look up ODI 10351211 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 4.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 60,351 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10351211 · 60,351 mi

Look up ODI 10351211 at NHTSA ↗

Matching rule