Ford F-650 Recalls

The Ford F-650 has 25 recalls spanning 1999 through 2022, with the most serious recent issue affecting 2021-2022 models where biodiesel deposits can cause the high-pressure fuel pump to fail, cutting drive power without warning and raising the risk of a crash.

The 2021 model year carries additional fire risks: on 6.7L diesel-equipped trucks, a void in the secondary fuel filter cap can develop into a pinhole that leaks fuel near ignition sources, and on 7.3L gas-engine trucks, the transmission oil cooler line can wear against the air conditioning compressor pulley and leak fluid onto hot engine components. A separate 2021 recall covers missing underbody heat shields on 7.3L models that can allow the cabin floor and seat bolt areas to become hot enough to cause burns.

The 2017 model year has a gear shift cable clip that may not fully seat, allowing the transmission to stay in gear while the shifter shows Park, which can result in rollaway. On 2016 models, rear brake air lines can rub against the axle housing, wear through, and trigger unintended parking brake application. The 2015 model year has a parking brake connector clip that can fracture under use, leaving the park brake inoperative.

The 2012 model year has a windshield bonding issue where missing primer can cause the glass to separate from the cab. On 2011 models, the Bendix ATR-6 relay valve can leak internally in extreme cold, causing brakes to apply continuously and overheat to the point of fire, and a steering drag link arm fastener that was under-torqued at assembly can disconnect and eliminate steering control. The 2010 model year has S-cam brake components that left the factory without grease, allowing corrosion to restrict brake release and extend stopping distances. The 2009-2011 trucks built as Snap-on mobile supply vehicles have a battery separator that can overheat and catch fire, and 2008 models in that same fleet have a battery cable lug installed against the isolator in a way that can short and ignite.

The 2007 model year has a rear drive axle housing made with below-specification steel that can fatigue and fracture, allowing the hub, axle shaft, and wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. The 2005 model year has a parking brake anchor bolt with incorrect coating that can fail and leave the park brake inoperative without warning. On 2001 models, misrouted trailer package air brake lines can leak and reduce trailer braking effectiveness, and anti-lock brake sensor wiring that chafes against rotating parts can trigger unwanted ABS activation and lengthen stopping distances.

On 2000 models, a steering drag link ball socket can wear prematurely and cause partial loss of right front wheel control, and misrouted trailer air brake lines present the same trailer braking risk seen on 2001 trucks. The 1999 model year has two issues: Allison 1000 and 2400 series transmissions where the park pawl can fail to engage, allowing unintended rollaway, and tie rod and drag link ball studs that can wear and separate, causing loss of steering control.