Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2001 F-750.
The 2001 Ford F-750 is built on the 750 platform with a four-speed automatic transmission and EPA ratings of 11/15/13 mpg. Owner data identifies the Power Train as the top complaint area among 32 total filings and one recall for this vintage. Set against the 2004–2022 span—where annual complaints peaked at three in 2017 and bottomed at one in 2009—the 2001 volume positions it as a distinct outlier with elevated reported issues relative to the series’ subsequent lower-complaint trajectory.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 11 / 15 / 13 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Natural Gas |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the F-750 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | F-150 XLT SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 2002 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 16.70 sec | 260 hp | 4x4 |
| 2003 | F-150 Harley-Davidson SuperCrew (5.4 ft. Bed) 5.4L Supercharger V8 | 5.96 sec | 14.39 sec | 340 hp | RWD |
| 2003 | F-150 Lariat SuperCab Styleside (6.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.20 sec | 16.30 sec | 260 hp | RWD |
| 1998 | F-150 XLT SuperCab 5.4L V8 | 8.70 sec | 16.70 sec | 235 hp | RWD |
| 1998 | F-150 XLT SuperCab 5.4L V8 | 9.40 sec | 17.20 sec | 235 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 FX4 SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 8.90 sec | 16.30 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
| 2004 | F-150 Lariat SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 5.4L V8 | 9.30 sec | 17.00 sec | 300 hp | 4x4 |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
Torque the oil drain plug to 18.0 ft-lbs.
| Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts | 212 DI Diesel ft-lbs |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | 89 ft-lbs |
| Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| 1 | 52-53 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80 | 52–53 ft. lbs |
| 1 | 76 ft. lbs., Step 2: 96 | 76 ft. lbs |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The federal year-by-year record for this generation begins in 2004, three years after the target 2001 model year, so a direct adjacent-year comparison is not possible from the available data. What the record does show is a generation-long pattern of persistent recalls — at least one in nearly every documented year from 2004 through 2022, peaking at three in both 2011 and 2021 — with complaints remaining low in volume but never fully disappearing, reaching a high of three in 2017. TSB activity peaked at 15 in 2011 and generally stayed in the 5–13 range, suggesting Ford continued issuing service guidance well into the truck's lifecycle. The 2001-specific complaint data is notably more concentrated than the later years, with six complaints each in Power Train and Engine & Engine Cooling, five in Tires, and three in Seat Belts, plus one crash-related complaint — areas the data does not provide root causes for, but which align with the mechanical complexity expected of a medium-duty platform. Given that the 2001 model shows the heaviest complaint clustering of any year in the dataset despite the federal record not even capturing its earliest years, this appears to be one of the more problematic model years in the generation. **Takeaway:** the 2001 F-750 carries meaningful documented risk in powertrain, engine, tire, and seat belt areas, and while recalls continued across the generation, the concentration of complaints at the front of the arc makes this a year to approach with caution — a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on those four systems is essential, and buyers should verify all applicable recalls have been completed.
All 32 complaints on record, top 8 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
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…
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… |
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EPA figures are 11 city / 15 highway / 13 combined mpg.