2001 Ford F-650 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-650 years
- Not enough data 1st of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Ford F-650. That is the most of any F-650 model year in the database (15 years). The most reported problem area is power train (6 complaints, 67%), typically at around 90,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Ford F-650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 | 67% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 246,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 11% | 51,650 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Ford F-650 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Risk: A leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began january 31, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
Risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu. Owner notification began march 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-650. While driving at various speeds, exhaust fumes emitted into the cabin of the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 246,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f650. While decelerating at 5 mph, the brakes made a grinding noise. The contact noticed that the rear inside disc rotors showed signs of metal against metal wear. He stated that the inboard disk pad had almost worn completely through the disk rotor. This could have…
While driving it was hard to shift gears. Dealerships mechanic informed the consumer that the problem pertained to transmission failure. *ak
Since ownership of the vehicle consumer replaced the clutch master cylinder seven times. Front axle was replaced once. While driving at any speed the gears were not shifting properly. Dealer replaced the old transmission with a new one. *ak
Since the purchase of our 2001 ford f650, we have had continual problems that are the obvious result of a manufacturer's defect. Not only has this problem cost us money, but we believe that it is a safety risk that cannot be ignored. The clutch itself will fail on the truck in the middle of…
Other Ford F-650 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 F-650 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 F-650 | 4 | 3 |
| 2018 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 F-650 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 F-650 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 F-650 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 F-650 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 F-650 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002 F-650 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000 F-650 | 5 | 6 |
| 1999 F-650 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Ford F-650?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, service brakes, air problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Ford F-650?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Ford F-650 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-650 model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.