2021 Ford F-650 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-650 SD years
- Not enough data 10th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford F-650 SD. That ranks 10th out of 18 F-650 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 Ford F-650 SD problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | 30,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Ford F-650 SD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members:underbody shields
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly. Without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments may reach elevated temperatures in certain driving conditions.
Risk: Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S36.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact works for a company that owned a 2021 Ford F-650 SD commercial vehicle. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard an abnormally loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he looked at the side view…
Other Ford F-650 SD years
← 2019 F-650 SD · 2023 F-650 SD →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-650 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 F-650 SD | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 F-650 SD | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 F-650 SD | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 F-650 SD | 0 | 5 |
| 2016 F-650 SD | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 F-650 SD | 1 | 4 |
| 2013 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 F-650 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-650 SD | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 F-650 SD | 2 | 4 |
| 2007 F-650 SD | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 F-650 SD | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 F-650 SD | 6 | 2 |
| 2004 F-650 SD | 10 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-650 SD?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ford F-650 SD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2021 Ford F-650 SD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-650 SD model years, the 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.