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2001 Ford F-350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 F-350.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 2001 Ford F-350 rides on the 350 platform and came with a four-speed automatic transmission, EPA ratings of 11/15/13 mpg, and an oil capacity of 6.0 quarts using 5W-20 API viscosity. Across the 1991–2013 model span, this year logged 32 owner complaints—far fewer than the 1999 peak of 450 but notably more than the 1998 low of 12—with Power Train cited as the top concern and one recall issued. That record places the 2001 model in the moderate middle of this generation’s reliability history, marking it as neither the most problem-prone nor the cleanest year in the dataset.

Model year2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2001

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque150-165 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy11/15/13 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	257.5 in
Overall width	79.9 in
Overall height	78 in
Wheelbase	172.4 in
Curb weight	5758 lb
Track (front / rear)	68.5 / 68.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	11 / 15 / 13 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Natural Gas

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F-350 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

9.4–10.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 9.40 sec — 2005 Super Duty Harley-Davidson 6.0L Crew Cab (6.9 ft. Bed)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1999	Super Duty XLT SuperCab DRW 6.8L Diesel V10	10.10 sec	17.70 sec	—	RWD
2005	Super Duty Harley-Davidson 6.0L Crew Cab (6.9 ft. Bed) 6.0L Turbo Diesel V8	9.40 sec	16.90 sec	325 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 · 75W-90 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150-165 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 · 75W-90 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	6.9 Pints Rear, Ford Axles
Differential Gear Oil	SYNTHETIC · 75W-140 · GL-5 · 75W-90 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	16 PINTS;Dana S110 and S130
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	6-9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	212 DI Diesel ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	55-64 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	89 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	45 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	185.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	185.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	185.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	185.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	150-165 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	150 rpm
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft
Spark Plug Gap	0.052-0.056 in
Spark Plug Torque	11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug Manufacturer	Motorcraft

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	Oil must meet ford specification WSHM1C231B
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca
Optional BCI Group Number	65
Optional BCI Cranking Performance	750 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	65

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	30-45
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	20-45 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	1500 rpm
Engine Oil Pressure	18 psi @ 650 rpm, 100 psi @ 4,000 rpm psi
Engine Oil Pressure	40-70 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM	3300 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	42 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	166 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	42 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	166 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	27 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	150 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.030; Rear: 0.030 specification
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0021 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 120

33 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

32 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105

32 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

52-53 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80

52–53 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

66 ft. lbs., step 2: Loosen one turn., step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 90

66 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep First Sequence

1	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
2	85 ft. lbs.; Second Sequence	85 ft. lbs
3	95

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3 ft. lbs., step 2: 18

3 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

76 ft. lbs., Step 2: 96

76 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Air Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (add fluid conditioner) · Engine Coolant System Hoses (inspect) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 45,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (repack)
Every 100,000 mi	Spark Plugs (replace)
At 120,000 mi	PCV Valve (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2001 Ford F-350 emerges during the downturn of a sharp complaint spike, following a peak of 450 reports in 1999 and 320 in 2000. While complaint volume decreased to 160 for this model year, it remains elevated compared to the 116 and 89 complaints recorded in 2002 and 2003 respectively. This year also carries six recalls and five investigations, both figures exceeding the averages of the immediate subsequent years where recalls dropped to three and investigations to two. Federal data identifies Power Train and Engine & Engine Cooling as the top complaint areas with six reports each, though the record does not specify the root causes for these failures. Given the higher recall count and lingering complaint volume compared to immediate successors, this is not the optimal year to buy among these model years if minimizing regulatory risk is a priority.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’91 ’92 ’93 ’94 ’95 ’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00’01’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’13

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train6

Engine & Engine Cooling6

Tires5

Seat Belts3

Seats3

Engine1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Fuel System, Gasoline1

Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

01V106000Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And CapReported 27/03/2001

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F-SUPER DUTY CREW CAB PICKUP TRUCKS (F-350 SHORT WHEELBASE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6 3/4' PICKUP BOX AND DUAL REAR WHEELS) WERE BUILT AFTER A CHANGE WAS IMPLEMENTED TO DELETE A CLAMP, AND LATER A… Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUEL FILLER PIPE GROUND. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 26, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 39 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
ASI-44408	2014-02-01	Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	FORD: THE RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE (RCM) WHEN USING VCM II, WOULD HAVE AN ERROR CODE 35…
CSP-08B05	2008-10-13	Engine And Engine Cooling	FORD/LINCOLN/MERCURY: PROGRAM OF AFFECTED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN CA (8500 GVWR), MA (6000…
07212	2007-10-01	Engine And Engine Cooling	SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG…
19015	2006-01-01	Fuel System, Other	FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE…
041601	2005-11-14	Engine And Engine Cooling	WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2001 F-350 take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2001 F-350 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F-350 get?

EPA figures are 11 city / 15 highway / 13 combined mpg.

2001 Ford F-350

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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