FordF-3502001
  1. Ford F-350
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Automatic Transmission

2001 Ford F-350 Automatic Transmission Problems

10
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 10 stored complaint records:

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

What owners report

  • automatic transmission · 5 records
  • sprag gear · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi4
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • October 7, 2004

    Automatic Transmission

    Ford f350 2001, 4r100 transmission 'diode freewheel device" failed. *bf the consumer stated as he pulled off from a stop sign, the transmission would not change gears. *jb

    ODI 10117164

  • April 1, 2004 · 94,810 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission failed. Transmission locked in the middle of traffic. Vehicle was towed to a neighboring repair shop. *ak *nm

    ODI 10074009

  • February 26, 2004

    Automatic Transmission

    Within 5 seconds of putting vehicle in the park gear and exiting vehicle rolled down an incline and collided with a skidder. Consumer could not recall if vehicle was turned off or idling when this crash occurred. Manufacturer indicated that they could not duplicate the problem, therfore, could not provide the cause of the problem or a remedy.*ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10071477

  • September 11, 2003 · 61,028 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission sprag gear cracking.*mr sprag gear lock-up. Also, repairs or overhaul were made on the power train system (i.e., automatic transmission system). *la

    ODI 10082061

  • September 3, 2003 · 42,596 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission sprag gear cracking. *mr (refer to odi# 10082059) the component would shift 1-3 and had no 3rd gear due to the internal damage. *sc *jb

    ODI 10082058

  • July 10, 2003 · 63,826 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Automatic transmission sprag gear cracking items.*mr sprag gear lock-up. Also, repairs or overhaul were made on the power train system (i.e., automatic transmission system). *la

    ODI 10082051

  • March 30, 2003 · 66,463 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Transmission failed on our 2001 f-350 at 66,463 miles. Vehicle was out of warranty and transmission had to be replaced at a cost of $3000. Transmission was replaced at a ford dealership. Ford offered no assistance because regular maintenance on the vehicle had not been performed at a ford dealership. They denied any defects in the transmission. They stated we should have purchased an extended warranty.

    ODI 10128405

  • July 22, 2002

    Automatic Transmission

    While driving at 45 mph transmission locked up, and consumer had to control vehicle off the road. Contacted dealer, and the dealer replaced transmission. *ak

    ODI 8016008

  • April 14, 2002

    Automatic Transmission

    Our concern stems from not only the failure of our transmission, but more importantly from the number of times we have been asked by others, if we have ever had transmission problems with this particular model. We frequently pull our fifth wheel rv and come into contact with numerous people at the rv parks. In too many conversations to recall, the topic of discussion has been the 2001 ford f-350 transmission…

    ODI 761843

  • Automatic Transmission

    Vehicle's transmission went hot and blew oil into the engine compartment causing a fire.*mr the consumer stated the transmission still does not seem to perform correctly. *jb

    Fire reported

    ODI 10042182