The 2001 Ford F-650 has two recalls, both involving the air brake system, with the more serious affecting trucks equipped with the optional trailer package, where misrouted brake lines can cause a loss of trailer braking ability and raise the risk of a crash.
The second recall covers trucks built with a Bendix anti-lock brake system, where chafed wheel speed sensor wires or a damaged component at the wheel can trigger unwanted ABS activation at low speeds. When this happens, the system can bleed air pressure from one or more brake modulators, extending stopping distances.
At a glance
What can fail
Air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are routed incorrectly, causing the air brake system to not meet federal safety standards.
What the fix does
Dealers will re-route the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve to the correct path.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The ABS system activates unexpectedly at low speeds due to chafed wheel speed sensor wires or a damaged wheel-end component sending faulty signals to the ABS control unit.
What the fix does
The ABS electronic control unit will be replaced at no charge by an authorized dealer.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
