Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 sd. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the steering wheel seized. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer (tomball ford, 22702 tomball pkwy, tomball, tx 77375, (281) 378-3160) was contacted, but did not receive authorization from the contact to diagnose the vehicle. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the high volume oil pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
2001 Ford F-250 SD: engine failure
6 of the 288 complaints about the 2001 Ford F-250 SD describe engine failure.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 98,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine failure by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, smoke was seen coming from under the front hood of the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that the spark plug had separated from the engine. The dealer replaced the engine numerous times, but the failure continuously recurred. The manufacturer was notified, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 98,000 and the current mileage was 103,000. Updated 05/08/12*lj updated 05/14/12
While driving my 2001 ford f250 5.4 l v8 engine powered truck the second (2nd) spark plug on the passenger side of the engine blew out (was ejected) from the head. This was an original spark plug on the 2001 f250 truck with 75300 original miles on it.
The engine blew out another spark plug! This is a major design defect! Ford said the plugs blow out due to improper torque of the spark plugs. Which is impossible since I used the ford required torque on my spark plugs and I used anti seize on the plugs threads! This is a ongoing problem! I know a person that has only 50k on there 5.4 engine and the factory installed plugs and those blew out too!! Ford needs to recall these engines and correct the problem. I pulled both of the heads off my f-250 and had stainless steel threaded sleeves installed at the machine shop ! Hope this takes care of the problem! I don't trust the trucks engine design for a long trip or even take it on vacation! I am worried the spark plugs will blow out while I am on the highway or out off town! Please help us to get ford to recall this problem as soon as possible please!!!!! I have had 3 other plugs blow out before this ! To do this type of repair is very expensive and unnecessary! But must be done to fix the problem I hope! This is a major design defect and ford should be made to correct it! We paid hard earned money for these vehicles and should not have to deal with this type of repair over and over !! I'll never buy another ford if ford does nothing regarding the spark plugs! I am a certified mechanic and I have never seen any other type of engine have this problem ! Please help ! This problem is not even covered under the extended warranty !!! This is very bad for ford!!! They have nice vehicles but bad engine heads !!!
I have had multiple cps failures and each time the truck died while I was driving losing power steering brakes etc. It is very dangerous and a new part should be deisgned. The part number is f7tz-12k073-a. I have replaced this sensor mutliple times and every time it is replaced the engine starts right back up.
Driving on the road, and this god awful loud noise from under the hood. According to the dealer a spark plug blew out of the head. The correction was to replace the entire head, the patch fix would have cost 1,000.00, but with no warranty. I have a friend who works at ford in michigan and this is why I am in touch with you people. The federal safety agency action #dpo5005 addresses the problem about the aluminum heads and the problems with plugs ejecting from the heads. The dealer has done all the work on this truck, and this repair was 3,509.80. Ford should step up to the plate , an agree there has been a problem. If this week the other side goes that will be 7,000.00 and not even a new engine, just 2 heads if nothing else happens.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 07V553000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2001 Ford F-250 SD engine failure
Is engine failure a common problem on the 2001 Ford F-250 SD?
6 of 288 owner complaints about the 2001 Ford F-250 SD (2%) mention engine failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Ford F-250 SD?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
Tire blowout 31Loss of power 18Stalling 15Fire or smoke 13Power steering loss 13Transmission failure 11Adaptive cruise 9Seat belt 7Ball joint 5Brake failure 5Won't shift 5
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