Ford F-650 SD Problems by Year
NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 29 safety recalls on file for the Ford F-650 SD, across 18 model years (2004–2026). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (10). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Ford F-650 SD years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical F-650 SD year: 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 F-650 SD: 10 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2005 F-650 SD: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 F-650 SD: 5 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 F-650 SD: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2011 F-650 SD: 1 complaint, 3 recalls
- 2015 F-650 SD: 1 complaint, 4 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 SD problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Ford F-650 SD model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-650 SD | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2025 F-650 SD | 4 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2023 F-650 SD | 2 | 1 | — | Power Train | |
| 2021 F-650 SD | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2019 F-650 SD | 4 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2018 F-650 SD | 0 | 5 | — | — | |
| 2016 F-650 SD | 3 | 3 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 F-650 SD | 1 | 4 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2012 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2011 F-650 SD | 1 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2009 F-650 SD | 1 | 3 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2008 F-650 SD | 2 | 4 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2007 F-650 SD | 5 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2006 F-650 SD | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 F-650 SD | 6 | 2 | — | Parking Brake | |
| 2004 F-650 SD | 10 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford F-650 SD years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (10) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical F-650 SD year. 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 SD?
Service Brakes, with 12 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford F-650 SD have?
29 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.