The 2018 Ford F-650 SD has 5 recalls, the most serious involving brake system issues: corroded brake line fittings can leak fluid and reduce stopping power, and a misadjusted parking brake cable can allow the truck to roll unexpectedly.
A separate concern involves the gear shift indicator: if the cable clip that connects the shifter to the transmission comes loose, the display can show "Park" while the truck is actually in a different gear, creating a rollaway risk. On the lighting side, two recalls affect certain emergency vehicle builds on this chassis where Whelen brake lights can illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed, which can confuse drivers following behind.
At a glance
What can fail
The brake lights may turn on even when the brake pedal is not pressed, depending on how the vehicle's wiring is set up.
What the fix does
Whelen will replace the brake lights at no charge. Contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Whelen brake lights on certain ambulances and emergency vehicles may illuminate without the brake pedal being pressed, depending on how the wiring is configured.
What the fix does
Whelen will replace the brake lights at no cost. Contact Whelen at 1-860-718-2331 or Excellance at 1-256-772-9321.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Brake hose fittings may lack protective coating, causing them to corrode prematurely and develop brake fluid leaks.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the brake hose assemblies at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The parking brake cable may not be adjusted correctly, which could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly when parked.
What the fix does
Dealers will adjust the parking brake cable to the proper setting at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, causing the transmission to operate in a different gear than what the shift lever shows.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it if needed, at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
