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2001 Ford F-350 electrical problems

10 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
6%
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Ignition
    2
  • Wiring: interior/under dash
    1
  • Wiring: front underhood
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford F-350 electrical problems in other years

19901995200020052014

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Ford F-350 electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 8

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Engine compartment firesOpened March 22, 2005, closed August 2, 2006

Ea05-005 is closed with ford?s actions in recalls 05v‑017, 05v‑388, and 06v‑286, recalling approximately 6.7 million vehicles equipped with texas instruments speed control deactivation switches (scds).the brake systems in these recalled vehicles generate a vacuum that can potentially cause the scds to fail and, in certain switch installation orientations, catch fire.ford is also including the entire population of 1998 explorers.ford has informed odi that testing to determine the cause of failures in the 1998 explorers will continue after this investigation is closed.odi believes that the vehicles exhibiting the factors causing scds failure described in this report correlate well with the observed failure rates on these vehicles by model and model year.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist in the non-recalled vehicles manufactured with scds that are not included in ford?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the non-recalled population for incidence of engine compartment fires.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.see attached closing report for details.

EA05005

What 2001 Ford F-350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 2, 2024 · Electrical · NC

The vehicle just stated honking the horn , no key was in the ignition and no one was driving truck

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Electrical · FL

Windows ,wipers and radio come on about a minute latter after starting the truck.

Filed Feb 2, 2016 · Acceleration, Body · 166,000 miles · MO · fire

Truck was parked for 2 days since last driven in my driveway 5ft from house. Went to work at night in my other vehicle, came home and started to get my kids ready for school. No visible signs as I passed it on my way into my residents. About an hour later next thing I know a passing off duty fire fighter is banging on my front door, as I go to meet him I see my truck engulfed in flames. Truck is a total loss with fire protruding from hood and fenders reaching into the cab. Fire department finally put flames out after minor damage to other near bye vehicles. Looks as fire started under hood near master cylinder. Truck was repaired by ford for recall in 06 due to cruise control switch. It appears the same problem persists in new switches or repair was not done properly. Just contacted ford today about this issue as it just happened feb,2 2016. In the process of obtaining vehicle service records as I have a friend who works for ford. Clearly the fire originated from the same area as earlier recalls. 2001 ford f-350 vehicle speed control the federal safety agency campaign #06v286000. I have pictures and video of the incident but cannot upload due to file format.

Filed Apr 7, 2005 · Electrical · 200,000 miles · AR · fire

Vehicle had been parked overnight. Consumer came out the next morning., entered the vehicle, started it, went back into the house, and upon returning there were flames coming from the vehicle. Fire department responded. Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Mar 25, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · GA

When turning the ignition off engine stayed on. The cause of this is problem was undetermined.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Electrical, Suspension · 83,836 miles · WA · crash

While driving vehicle shook uncontrollably. Driver hit the guard rail. No injuries reported. Driver noticed the right side wheel sheared off. Had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the wheel and hub assembly v needed to be replaced. *ak steering felt jerky at times. Abs light came on in the dash board. The consumer heard metal to metal while driving. The consumer stopped the vehicle and got out to see the front left tire detatched from the vehicle.

Filed Jan 25, 2005 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · TX · fire

The consumer parked the truck for over 24 hours. The consumer was then informed the truck was on fire. The fire was coming from under the drivers side wheel well. Then from in front of the windshield. The vehicle was insured by carolina casualty richard mcdonald claim # p12058. The vehicle had a new transmission installed 30 days before the fire. The power mirrors had also had problems. The cruise control was acting up but it was thought to be related to the transmission problems.

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Electrical · CA

While driving at an undetermined speed and with no warning vehicle stalled, causing the driver to pull off the road. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic informed consumer that the spark plugs blew out.

Filed Oct 31, 2001 · Electrical · MI · fire

Vehicle started smoking and caught on fire. Please provide further details.

Filed Aug 13, 2001 · Electrical · OR

The truck will not start right away especially when the weather is hot. It grinds numerous times then starts. It has been in the shop a total of 6 days since I've had it. At which time I either have to rent my own rig to get to work or walk 7 miles each way. Ford customer service has been contacted 3 times. They say that until it "quits running" they can do nothing. I interput that to mean potentially when I have an accident, we'll do something.

Questions about the 2001 Ford F-350 electrical

Does the 2001 Ford F-350 have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the electrical of the 2001 Ford F-350, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Ford F-350 electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F-350 electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-350 have the most electrical problems?

The Ford F-350 model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (19 complaints), 2005 (15 complaints) and 2002 (14 complaints).

Other 2001 Ford F-350 problems

Tires 31Steering 28Brakes 25Engine 17Transmission 17Airbags 9Acceleration 8Seat belts 8Fuel system 5Wheels 5Suspension 3Body 2Driver assistance 2Locks 1Seats 1Visibility 1

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