The 2011 Ford F-650 has 5 recalls, with the most serious being a steering component that can disconnect and cause a complete loss of steering control.
The steering drag link arm may not have been properly secured at the knuckle during assembly, and if it separates, the driver loses the ability to steer the vehicle. There are also two fire-related concerns: in extremely cold conditions, internal leakage in the Bendix ATR-6 antilock traction relay valves can cause the brakes to apply continuously, overheat, and catch fire; and on trucks equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, that component can overheat and produce smoke or fire. Prior repair attempts for the brake valve issue did not fully resolve the problem, which is why it appears in multiple filings. On the brakes side, there is also a compliance concern where the antilock brake system module may have been incorrectly programmed, causing the trailer ABS fault indicator lamp to stay dark even when a fault is present, leaving the driver unaware of a braking system problem on a towed trailer.
At a glance
What can fail
The Sure Power battery separator (part number 16511893) installed on the curb side rail may overheat.
What the fix does
Phenix will replace the battery separator at no cost. Call 1-800-736-9790 to schedule service.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In extremely cold conditions, the Bendix antilock traction relay valve may develop internal leakage, causing air pressure to be delivered to the brake system and creating continuous brake application.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new Bendix ATR-6 traction relay valve kit at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In extremely cold conditions (−18°C or below), the Bendix ATR-6 Antilock Traction Relay valve can leak internally, causing unintended brake application that may overheat brakes and start a fire, or cause loss of control and crashes.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the cover assembly on the ATR valves to prevent internal leakage.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt that connects the steering drag link arm to the wheel knuckle may not have been tightened enough during assembly, allowing the arm to separate and cause loss of steering control.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the drag link arm bolt to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The trailer ABS fault indicator lamp may not light up if the trailer's anti-lock braking system fails. Without this warning, you might not know the trailer ABS isn't working, risking loss of control when braking hard.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the ABS module to restore proper fault detection and warning function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
