Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards.
Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.
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Key Takeaways
A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Ford F-650,
based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.
Coverage spans model years 1999–2026 with 23 recall campaigns and 61 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most recall activity: 2000 (6), 2021 (3), and 2001 (3).
Years with the most complaint volume: 2001 (13), 2017 (12), and 2021 (8).
Top recall themes: Brakes, Electrical, and Fuel and emissions.
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Service brakes, Power train:clutch assembly, Engine.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
Always check your specific VIN for open recalls (open recalls are VIN-specific and can change over time).
Recall Themes
Instead of listing long campaign narratives, this groups recall campaigns into a few recurring areas.
Each theme links back to official notices as evidence.
Brakes
5 campaigns · Years: 2000–2002, 2011, 2018
These campaigns relate to braking system components that can affect stopping performance or warning behavior.
Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the
Ford F-650 in NHTSA complaint data are
Service brakes, Power train:clutch assembly, Engine.
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Year-by-Year Overview
Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer
complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and
complaints, not risk predictions.
Model Year
Recalls
Complaints
Details
2026
0
3
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Fuel/propulsion system, Service brakes, Steering.
2022
1
2
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Fuel system, diesel, Service brakes.
2021
3
8
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Power train, Service brakes, air:antilock:abs warning light.
2018
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2017
0
12
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Service brakes, Steering.
2016
0
4
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Engine, Service brakes, Steering.
2012
1
1
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Seat belts.
2011
2
3
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Service brakes, Engine.
2010
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2009
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2008
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2007
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
2003
0
2
Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued.
Top complaint areas: Power train:clutch assembly, Tires:tread/belt.
2002
1
8
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:clutch assembly, Exterior lighting:tail lights, Power train:driveline:universal joint.
2001
3
13
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:clutch assembly, Power train:manual transmission, Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).
2000
6
5
Both recalls and complaints recorded.
Top complaint areas: Power train:automatic transmission, Steering:hydraulic power assist:power steering fluid, Engine and engine cooling.
1999
1
0
Recall campaign(s) issued; no grouped complaints in summary.
What to Do Next
Check open recalls by VIN on the official NHTSA site (open recalls are VIN-specific).
If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.
A compact evidence view of recall campaigns that include this model.
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Most common areas involved:
Service brakes
, Fuel system
and Power train
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2022
Fuel system, diesel: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
2021
Power train: Cooling unit and lines:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 7.3L gas engines. The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, possibly causing a transmission fluid leak.
Fuel system, diesel:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A small void may be present in the top-center of the vehicle's underhood secondary fuel filter cap, which may progress to a
Fuel system, diesel: Fuel pump:
Safety recall involving the fuel system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
2018
Exterior lighting: Brake lights:
Safety recall involving the exterior lighting area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Curbtender, Inc. (Curbtender) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and QT06 vehicles with curbtenders equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
2012
Visibility: Windshield:
Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 f-650 and f-750 vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2012 through march 16, 2012. The clear and black primer may be missing on certain windshields which may result in an insufficient bond between the glass and cab structure.
2011
Service brakes, air: Check valve:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-650 and f-750 trucks, manufactured from december 3, 2010, through december 20, 2011, equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, the bendix relay valves may potentially develop internal leakage. Internal leak
Equipment: Electrical:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Phenix Enterprises, Inc. (Phenix) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2011 trucks manufactured from July 22, 2008, through December 16, 2011, equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314). Suspect vehicles, in their as-built configuration, had a Sure Power b
2010
Equipment: Electrical:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Phenix Enterprises, Inc. (Phenix) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2011 trucks manufactured from July 22, 2008, through December 16, 2011, equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314). Suspect vehicles, in their as-built configuration, had a Sure Power b
2009
Equipment: Electrical:
Safety recall involving the equipment area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Phenix Enterprises, Inc. (Phenix) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2011 trucks manufactured from July 22, 2008, through December 16, 2011, equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314). Suspect vehicles, in their as-built configuration, had a Sure Power b
2008
Electrical system: Cables:
Safety recall involving the electrical system area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Ldv is recalling 81 trucks built on chevrolet and ford my 2007-2009 c5500, my 2008-2009 w5500, and my 2008 f-650 chassis specifically for snap-on tools for use as a mobile supply company. There may be a cable installed on the battery isolator with the body of the cable lug facing the isolator. Wi
2007
Trailer hitches:
Safety recall involving the trailer hitches area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Knapheide is recalling 108 my 2006-2008 pro series truck beds equipped with an icc bumper which included a provision for a ball hitch. There may be an insufficient weld attaching the hitch channel to the supporting structure.
2002
Service brakes, air: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "Air brake systems." The air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
2001
Service brakes, air: Antilock:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that g
Visibility: Motor:
Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, compl
Service brakes, air: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "Air brake systems." The air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
2000
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Trucks equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
Service brakes, air: Antilock:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that g
Steering: Connection:
Safety recall involving the steering area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Visibility: Motor:
Safety recall involving the visibility area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, compl
Service brakes, air: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings:
Safety recall involving the service brakes area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "Air brake systems." The air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Parking brake:
Safety recall involving the parking brake area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with hydromax hydraulic brake systems. The park brake warning lamp circuitry does not include a provision for a park brake warning lamp check function. Therefore, these vehicles do not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 105, "Hydraulic brake
1999
Power train: Automatic transmission:
Safety recall involving the power train area. See the official notice for the exact defect, risk, and remedy details.
Summary: Trucks equipped with allison 1000 or 2400 series transmissions. These transmissions can experience park pawl to rear cover interference due to an out of flatness condition.
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