Ford F-650 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file for the Ford F-650, across 15 model years (1999–2022). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (9). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Ford F-650 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No F-650 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 F-650: 9 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2000 F-650: 5 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2021 F-650: 4 complaints, 3 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2012 F-650: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2016 F-650: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2003 F-650: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford F-650 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 10 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford F-650 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 F-650 | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Diesel | |
| 2021 F-650 | 4 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2018 F-650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 F-650 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2016 F-650 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2012 F-650 | 1 | 1 | — | Seat Belts | |
| 2011 F-650 | 2 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2009 F-650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2008 F-650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2007 F-650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2003 F-650 | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2002 F-650 | 3 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting | |
| 2001 F-650 | 9 | 3 | — | Power Train | |
| 2000 F-650 | 5 | 6 | — | Power Train | |
| 1999 F-650 | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford F-650 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (9), 2000 (5), 2021 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford F-650?
Power Train, with 12 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford F-650 have?
15 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.