2025 Ford F-650 SD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 2, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other F-650 SD years
Not enough data 4th of 18 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Ford F-650 SD. That ranks 4th out of 18 F-650 SD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 100%). There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2025 Ford F-650 SD problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes4
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes4100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2025 Ford F-650 SD recalls (3)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Structure:body:hatchback/liftgate:hinge and attachmentsAug 20, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V568000 · 1 vehicles

Problem: Marathon Industries Inc. (Marathon Industries) is recalling one 2025 Ford F-650 SD vehicle. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.

Risk: A liftgate that falls unexpectedly increases the risk of injury.

Fix: Marathon Industries will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2026. Owner may contact Marathon Industries' customer service at 1-661-286-1520.

Steering:linkages:tie rod assemblyJun 28, 2024 · NHTSA campaign 24V494000 · 2,718 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.

Risk: Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S42.

Power train:automatic transmission:internal:park pawlSep 8, 2023 · NHTSA campaign 23V625000 · 5,919 vehicles

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ford E-350, F-650, and F-750 vehicles. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to a casting defect in the transmission.

Risk: A vehicle which does not have the park pawl fully engaged may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, or the valve body and extension housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024. Owners may contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S54.

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.

Brakes do not have proper stopping power. The brakes are very slow to react, and the brake pedal has a long travel before the truck starts to slow down. This can be extremely dangerous in city driving. We have four of these F-650s in our fleet, and all four of these trucks exhibit the same poor…

Service Brakes · received Apr 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11734212

Brakes do not have proper stopping power. The brakes are very slow to react, and the brake pedal has a long travel before the truck starts to slow down. This can be extremely dangerous in city driving. We have four of these F-650s in our fleet, and all four of these trucks exhibit the same poor…

Service Brakes · received Apr 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11734213

Brakes do not have proper stopping power. The brakes are very slow to react, and the brake pedal has a long travel before the truck starts to slow down. This can be extremely dangerous in city driving. We have four of these F-650s in our fleet, and all four of these trucks exhibit the same poor…

Service Brakes · received Apr 28, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11734214

Brakes do not have proper stopping power. The brakes are very slow to react, and the brake pedal has a long travel before the truck starts to slow down. This can be extremely dangerous in city driving. We have four of these F-650s in our fleet, and all four of these trucks exhibit the same poor…

Service Brakes · received Apr 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11733189

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2025 Ford F-650 SD?

Owners most often report service brakes problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2025 Ford F-650 SD?

Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2025 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 2025 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.