Ford F-650 SD problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 19 recalls on file for the Ford F-650 SD (2006–2026).

Complaints
14
Recalls
19
Model years
14
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

120062008200920112012201320151201620184201912021220234202512026
NHTSA complaints per Ford F-650 SD model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Ford F-650 SD model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2026 F-650 SD10000Brakes
2025 F-650 SD40003Brakes
2023 F-650 SD20001Transmission & Drivetrain
2021 F-650 SD10101Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2019 F-650 SD40000Brakes
2018 F-650 SD00005—
2016 F-650 SD10003Engine
2015 F-650 SD00004—
2013 F-650 SD00001—
2012 F-650 SD00001—
2011 F-650 SD00003—
2009 F-650 SD00001—
2008 F-650 SD00001—
2006 F-650 SD10000Engine

Most common Ford F-650 SD problem areas (all years)

  • Brakes
    9 complaints
  • Engine
    4 complaints
  • Steering
    4 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

202020222026
Complaints about the Ford F-650 SD received by NHTSA each month.

Ford F-650 SD recalls

  • Recall 26V568000Aug 20, 20261 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

  • Recall 24V494000Jun 28, 20242,718 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 24V143000Feb 23, 202418,716 vehiclesModel years 2023

    Risk: A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 23V625000Sep 8, 20235,919 vehiclesModel years 2025

    Risk: A vehicle which does not have the park pawl fully engaged may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 20V413000Jul 17, 20201,229 vehiclesModel years 2021

    Risk: Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.

  • Recall 19V236000Mar 26, 201936 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 19V239000Mar 26, 20197 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V389000Jun 11, 20181,474 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V319000May 16, 2018151 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: For vehicles equipped with a transmission that does not have a 'Park' position or a transmission that has a 'Park' position but the transmission lever is not placed in 'Park', an improperly adjusted park brake cable could result in unintended movement of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 18V214000Apr 4, 2018292,909 vehiclesModel years 2018

    Risk: If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 17V594000Sep 25, 201777 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a loss of steering control at lower speeds and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 16V182000Mar 31, 20164,654 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016

    Risk: If the parking brake cable connector clip fails, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V858000Dec 22, 2015302 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: A chafed rear brake line may result in an air leak, reducing the rear braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V789000Nov 24, 201513 vehiclesModel years 2016

    Risk: If the park pawl fractures, the vehicle may unexpectedly move, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 15V533000Aug 20, 201525,941 vehiclesModel years 2011–2015

    Risk: Seat belt anchors that are installed in an incorrect location may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

  • Recall 14V524000Sep 2, 20141,673 vehiclesModel years 2015

    Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly there is an increased risk of a crash.

  • Recall 12V009000Jan 12, 201236 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 11V264000May 3, 201193 vehiclesModel years 2011

    Risk: An affected vehicle may not display a trailer abs fault in the cab of the truck warning the driver of an existing trailer abs failure. Such an abs failure may result in trailer brake lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 10V398000Sep 9, 20103,469 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009

    Risk: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Other Ford models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology