2001 Ford F-250 SD transmission problems

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Brakes, Transmission · 130,000 miles · FL

Parked my truck at the post office to retrieve mail, got out and shut door, and out of the corner of my eye I saw what I thought as movement of my truck, so I turned around to see my truck starting to roll backwards , I yelled wtf, and started to chase my truck through the parking area, tried to jump in when I opened the door and I was to old and fat to do that, tried push back , but truck was to heavy to do that, so I went for the parking brake pressed it hard and fast as I could, and that worked my truck was in park, as I had my keys in my hand. The park lock on the transmission failed in some way ,allowing to roll like it was in neutral

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 23,000 miles · MI · crash

The 2001 f250 I own has always stalled at any given time. Ford recalled the cam position sensor, I had already changed it just before recall then they did again. That never stopped it from stalling, it also doesn't read when you sometimes go to take off. I've changed (throttle switch) that did nothing. All of its mishaps has cased thousands of dollars in repair. Always broke down and can't make money when it's impossible to drive truck time after time. I have been in several close call accidents, when I lose powersteering and almost have crashed into cars. I figured out the fuel tank flaking off inside the tank could be the cause. The truck gets terrible fuel mileage when this happens costing a fortune in wasted diesel fumes. That have been know to cause brain cancer, also the amount of pollution from not running proper. I am no fan of ford's repair shop when they tell you in 1983 to my father that his almost brand new diesel needs new (spark plugs) when diesel do not even have them. I own this 2001 diesel for a long time now for a landscaping and snowplowing that is out of business. It is embarrassing for it to stall, rev up slipping transmission, harming whole drive train. Never knowing when I'm could be stranded in northern michigan. I have had one thing after another with the ford I own. I have seen a lot of same problems people are complaining about. Sounds like ford has done good at covering up problem by not telling us if they knew. I thought the fuel problem came from gas stations. Only thing helped me was mostly same newer station, and tried to keep it full helped. Can anyone help, these are dangerous situations when lives depend on them. I'm not sure what to do with the truck, I'd like to see it go to scrap at this time. With 277,000 not even rusted out much. It needs whole drive train again, I don't want the oily leaking, polluting junk on the road.

Filed Jun 10, 2013 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 sd. The stated that a large puddle of transmission fluid leaked from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that both the transmission front seal and the torque converter would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated the transmission was leaking while driving 25 MPH. The transmission previously leaked on two occasions and the contact had taken the vehicle the dealer each time the failure occurred. The dealer replaced the transmission pump, torque converter, and o- rings. After the vehicle was repaired the transmission continued to leak. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the leak and they stated that the transmission warranty expired and there was nothing they could do to assist him. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 120,000 miles · NC

Spark plugs blown out of engines 2001 ford f- 250 . Both side of the engine.

Filed Apr 7, 2010 · Engine, Transmission · 98,000 miles · PA

Ford f250 with a v10 engine. Spark plug blew out.

Filed Sep 15, 2009 · Body, Steering · 130,000 miles · MI

I have a 2001 ford f250 sd crew/4x4 and there is something wrong with the front end steering system. Today was the second time that my truck began to shimmy and shake so hard that at 55mph by the time I got the truck slowed to about 15mph I was over into the lane of the on coming traffic (luckly no one was there). The other day with my wife in the truck we turned a corner and the truck started to shimmy really hard and I lost some response control of the truck the steering became somewhat unresponsive, and I was forced to allow the truck to track into the baily post office parking lot. Something is wrong with my truck but the mechanics tell me that there is nothing wrong with it that they can find. The truck does not do this all the time, it comes and goes, sometimes it happens almost every time I drive it and then it can go weeks without happening. I worked as a mechanic for 25 years and I am telling you this is a very dangerous problem with this truck and I know that you have received hundreds maybe even thousands of complaints about this same problem with the ford f-series trucks and ford should be held accountable for such a bad design flaw that can causes a light shimmy to total loss of control of these trucks at any time while driving, which may cause serious harm or even death to the owner. My wife will not even ride in the truck any more because she is too scared to do so. Thank you for time and consideration. Gary

Filed Sep 16, 2008 · Body, Electrical · 142,000 miles · AZ · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 sd. When the gear shifter is used, it causes the accelerator pedal fuse to blow. Smoke appeared out of the steering column. The contact believes that the failure was due to burned wires and all of the issues were connected to the steering column electrical system. He believes that the wires were burned in the steering column. The tow package burned and the right turn signal and brake lights no longer work. All of the doors appeared to be short and do not close or open properly. In addition, the overdrive failed on the steering column. When the contact presses the button, nothing happens. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty and does not have any safety recalls that apply to the VIN. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The failure mileage was 142,000.

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Transmission · 171,483 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f250 super duty. After the recall regarding the camshaft sensor was performed, the vehicle does not move forward when placed into gear. The current mileage was 171,525 and failure mileage was 171,483.

Filed Sep 6, 2006 · Transmission · 76,200 miles · CA

I purchased the ford, f-250, diesel power stroke, 7.3 liter, auto transmission in late 2000. On august 20, 2006 I was traveling northbound highway 49 in auburn, california, from bell road. At the light, I proceeded forward and noticed my vehicle remained in first gear, and would not shift. I tried several times to let my foot off of the throttle in order to reduce the rpms. After several attempts, the vehicle shifted hard into 2nd gear and proceeded forward. This continued to occur until I was able to get home. I took the truck to cottman transmission in placerville calif on 8-30-06, as according to future ford, where I purchased the truck, the vehicle was out of warranty. After test driving the vehicle with a rep from cottman transmission, he determined 2nd gear was lost and there might be other problems. He also stated that rebuilding 2001 ford f250 transmissions was a common procedure for them. He explained one of the design problems and failure points on the transmission. I called other transmission shops to confirm the representatively comments regarding the 2001 fords. All concur that ford build an under performing transmission on that make and year, and that this truck is a common rebuild for them. I believe that the performance of drive train components, such as transmissions, are of a safety concern. Failure of these components will have different effects based on the driving situation encountered during failure. I was fortunate not to be on a steep mountain grade or in rush hour traffic. The random failure of vehicle parts is unavoidable due to differing reasons, however, this transmission made since 2001 has been failing in most 2001 fords. On the date of this complaint, I have had the transmission rebuild and have been advised there were more issues than simply 2nd gear. $3,000.00 worth. I am retaining all of the failed parts for evidence. 76471 miles on the truck.