FordF-2502001
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  3. 2001
  4. Engine

2001 Ford F-250 Engine Problems

11
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 11 stored complaint records:

  • 0 indicate a crash
  • 0 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • spark plug · 9 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi5
150–400k mi2
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 26, 2019

    Engine

    2001 ford f250. Consumer writes in regards to issues with the motor. *ld the consumer stated the motor would back fire and blow out. The consumer stated there was a recall on the motor, but the manufacturer would not honor the recall. *js the consumer stated the vehicle blew it's last spark plug. *js

    ODI 11203550

  • August 11, 2018

    Engine · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, a fire was detected coming from underneath the driver's side wheel. The contact also mentioned that the driver side of the vehicle exploded. A police report was filed. The fire was extinguished by the local fire department. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not taken or towed to a dealer or independent…

    Fire reported

    ODI 11120091

  • November 14, 2017 · 137,000 miles

    Engine

    5 TH EJECTED SPARK PLUG GOING DOWN ROAD AT 45 MPH

    ODI 11046199

  • August 1, 2017 · 140,000 miles

    Engine

    The cylinder head gaskets are a manufacturer defect. They used inferior quality gaskets which result in engine malfunction. This manufacturer defect pertains to a 2001 ford f-250 super duty 5.4l v8. I am aware this issue became prevalent in 1999 ford f-250 models and this issue carried forward to 2001. There was a recall for this issue for 1999 models - $4,500 per unit to replace complete engine assemblies where…

    ODI 11031820

  • November 20, 2016 · 55,000 miles

    Engine

    SPARK PLUG EJECTIONS

    ODI 11032550

  • May 16, 2016 · 148,086 miles

    Engine

    I was in the process of running a medical in my personal truck when i starting the engine it popped and when i checked it out i noticed the engine blew out a spark plug. So when i called the parts store they said the type of motor i have in my truck is bad for blowing them like that and to fix it would cost a pretty penny so my question is if you all and ford knows theres a problem how come they dont have to fix i…

    ODI 10865278

  • January 26, 2016 · 151,161 miles

    Engine

    While traveling at approximately 35 mph on a city street, the spark plug was blown out of the cylinder destroying the threads, coil pack and spark plug.

    ODI 10822661

  • January 18, 2016 · 205,036 miles

    Engine

    Spark plug blowout.when driving on the highway had a sparkplug blow out of the engine.limped the truck home slowly with gas fumes every were.very dangerous. Ford wont admit they have a problem but they do have a fix.your dollars not theres.this is also the second time this has happened to me.

    ODI 10820882

  • April 1, 2015 · 128,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250. While the vehicle was idling at a stop sign, the contact heard a loud abnormal popping noise coming from the engine compartment. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic where they replaced the spark plug taps and diagnosed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The manifold was not replaced. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times.…

    ODI 11083636

  • June 17, 2013 · 115,000 miles

    Engine

    Was driving truck all of sudden i heard a loud pop then loud sound coming from under the hood. Called husband and took truck back home (approximately 2 miles). Husband started researching problem and found online that several people have had spark plugs explode and heard similar sound, this caused him to remove wires and inspect spark plugs. One of the spark plug had popped out and now the threads can't be used. I…

    ODI 10520763

  • May 2, 2013 · 94,703 miles

    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