2001 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems
- 6
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 6 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Driving at night, tried to use cruise control (didn't come on) then overdrive "on" button started flashing, then speedometer began bouncing. Later truck would not go off when key was turned to off position. Next day a low beep was noted. Repair shop with scanner said it was an airbag warning beep. The following day the headlights came on at night although the key was to the off position and out of the truck.…
ODI 11091426
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The truck burst into flames while parked. It had been sitting for over 13 hours at the time of the fire. It destroyed one car on either side of it. The fire investigator could not say exactly what caused the fire at the time, but made me aware of a recall on that year of ford vehicles involving the speed control safety deactivation switch. Information on the recall says that the wire could heat up and cause a fire.…
Fire reported
ODI 10853238
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
While i was driving along a hilly, winding road the engine of my 2001 f-250 diesel 4x4 truck unexpectedly shut off. I lost steering and braking. There were no lights on the dash. There was no prior indication of any problem with the engine or electrical system. I've had the truck for 12 years at the time and never experienced any problem like this. I was very fortunate to have been able to get the truck to the…
ODI 10617009
Electrical System
We bought the truck on 06/17/07 and never had any problem with it. The day before the incident i drove the truck and park it at 6pm, take the key out and put it under the mate. The next day at about 10:30am or 11 am i smiled some thing burning, i looked over and saw a cloud of smoke coming from the truck, i tried to but the fire out with the fire extinguisher, but no luck. The fire done spread every where. Called…
Fire reported
ODI 10447517
Electrical System · Windshield
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250. The contact stated that during rainy weather, the general electric module would become wet and cause the vehicle to malfunction. The contact stated that the failure would also cause the vehicle to start independently, the lights would flash and the turn signals would illuminate independently. In addition, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer stated that they…
ODI 10393940
Electrical System
While driving 45 mph consumer heard a loud noise and pulled over. Consumer saw the spark plug was defective, and drove home. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10093991