The 2021 Ford F-650 has 4 recalls, the most serious being two separate fire risks: a high-pressure fuel pump that can fail and cut drive power, and a transmission cooler line that can rub against the air conditioning compressor pulley and leak fluid onto hot engine components.
Both fire-related issues are engine-specific: the fuel pump concern affects diesel-powered trucks, while the transmission cooler line applies only to trucks with the 7.3L gas engine. There is also a separate fuel leak on diesel models where a small void in the underhood secondary fuel filter cap can develop into a pinhole over time, allowing fuel to drip from the top of the filter near potential ignition sources. On the structural side, also limited to 7.3L gas engine trucks, certain underbody heat shields and other protective components may be missing, allowing the cabin floor and seat attachment bolts to become hot enough during driving to cause burns if touched.
At a glance
What can fail
Biodiesel deposits can build up on the high-pressure fuel pump's internal roller parts, potentially causing the pump to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will update your powertrain and transmission control software at no cost to prevent deposit buildup.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A small void in the secondary fuel filter cap may grow into a pinhole leak over time, causing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace both the primary and secondary fuel filters at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, causing transmission fluid to leak.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line for proper positioning and damage, reposition it as needed, and replace it if damaged.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Missing underbody heat shields and heat-protection components allow the cabin floor and seat attachment points to become hot during driving on affected trucks with 7.3L gas engines.
What the fix does
A dealer will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
