Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, he attempted to activate the cruise control but it would not engage. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they advised the contact that brake fluid was leaking from the cruise control switch and the switch would need to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 09v399000 (vehicle speed control). The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000. Updated 1/15/13 *cn updated 1/25/13
2001 Ford F-250 SD acceleration problems
11 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 75,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 75,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Cruise control6
- Accelerator pedal2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-250 SD acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 09V399000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Accelerator pedal sensor (etc)
Failure counts from odi?s analysis are stated above; see the additional problem experience discussion in the summary report.ford data contained duplicative reports for 4 odi complaints and 1 crash.three crashes were allegedly due to intermittent operation of the electronic throttle control (etc) pedal, one crash occurred when an etc disabled vehicle was struck by another motorist, one report contained no detail.the injuries were minor.an issue involving fixed etc pedals was investigated also, however failure reports and populations are not shown above; see summary report for detail.although ford has used etc based throttle control systems for many years, the pap feature was new for my 2002.the subject etc sensor produces two output signals which the engine management system (ems) utilizes to:1) determine fueling requirements; and 2) perform sensor diagnostics.one signal is linearly proportional to throttle pedal position; the second is a digital signal.by design, the detection of a sensor fault results in the engine returning to (or remaining at) the idle state.ford identified a defect in the pap etc sensor which prematurely affected an output signal; the migration of internal sensor lubricant caused a loss of proportional signal.the failure mechanism is progressive and as the sensor deteriorates, the ems will detect a fault, store a fault code, illuminate a warning lamp, and the engine may remain at/return to idle.in the early stages, normal operation can be regained by pedal re-application.the failure progresses until the engine remains at idle.the engine does not stall, power assisted steering and braking systems are unaffected. Ford corrected the etc sensor defect and conducted field service action (fsa) 03b03 to replace etc pedals, addressing 50% of vehicles.at agency request to improve completion rate, ford extended fsa 03b03 for 6 months.based on odi's analysis of available data, ford's action has appropriately resolved the etc sensor proplem in the subject vehicles.the closing of the investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist, and should not be considered as having any precedential value or effect binding the agency in future defect investigations. See the attached summary report for additional information.
EA04006
What 2001 Ford F-250 SD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owned a 2001 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked outside of his home when he heard a loud bang. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed smoke and flames coming from the front driver's side wheel well and under the hood. The contact was able to extinguish the fire using a water hose. The fire department was notified and a report was filed. The fire investigator determined that the fire began on the front driver's side, in between the brake booster and battery. The vehicle was destroyed. The other resident of the home sustained smoke inhalation and was treated by paramedics at the scene. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number 09v399000 (vehicle speed control), which the vehicle was included in and repaired approximately three years prior. There was another recall that may be related to the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number 06v286000 (vehicle speed control), but the contact was not aware if the VIN was included. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f250 super duty. The contact stated driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate as he continued to depress the accelerator pedal. He shifted the vehicle into neutral and back into drive to get the vehicle to accelerate. The failure continued to persist intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the accelerator pedal and the accelerator pedal sensors would need to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of having the accelerator pedal and sensors replaced. The VIN was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 70,000.
I just found out that my 2001 f-250's cruise control was never replaced just disconnected,I only found out after I took it to an independent repair to repair a brake problem. Because my brake system lost pressure. The original ford solution of disconnecting the cruise control fixes one problem but that same faulty part is still poses danger. I took my truck to ford a there report showed no recall notice showing and they told me it would be $103 to replace the part, of course I paid it, it would be to dangerous not too. The dealer told me I should call ford customer complaint dept to try and get my money back. But the real issue is that many people that think they can live with ford's first solution, without cruise control. Think again about suddenly losing brake pressure.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f250 super duty. The contact stated that his cruise control switch was recalled. He took the vehicle to be repaired according to the recall. The dealer stated that the cruise control was disconnected and previously replaced; therefore, ford would not pay for it again. The contact stated that the cruise control was never previously repaired. He took the vehicle to another dealer, but they also did not want to make the repairs. The failure mileage was 95,638.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f250 super duty. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact attempted to use the cruise control, but it did not work. The cruise control light illuminated, but the cruise control still failed. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the recall. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 58,000 and failure mileage was 57,300.
2001 ford f-250 had a engine compartment fire and was a total loss.
Consumer owns 2001 f250 super duty which fire started under hood on driver's side. Fire investigator's opinion was faulty cruise control switch. Vehicle is total loss and fire damage to building.
Dt: the consumer owns a 2001 ford f250 super duty. The fire started on the brake pressure switch (which is the cut off switch for the cruise control, it burned the wiring harness it burned all the way until it got into the harness, and caught the rubber boot on fire which covers the steering control. The fire was electrical related.
Had driven about 165 miles parked vehicle and plugged in engine block heater. That night the vehicle caught on fire. Flames were coming from engine compartment on driver's side near the front of the vehicle. Had used the cruise control the day before the fire, and it had worked fine. The heat from the fire damaged the house. Insured by usaa policy #5597087. *ak
Questions about the 2001 Ford F-250 SD acceleration
Does the 2001 Ford F-250 SD have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the acceleration of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2001 Ford F-250 SD acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 75,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F-250 SD acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V399000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-250 SD have the most acceleration problems?
The Ford F-250 SD model years with the most acceleration complaints are 2004 (17 complaints), 2000 (15 complaints) and 2002 (14 complaints).
Other 2001 Ford F-250 SD problems
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