Model year

2021 Ford F-650

Other, diesel, 4x2, built in United States. Owner complaints on file from Jun 1, 2022 to Jul 10, 2025.

Recall campaigns covering this model year3315k vehicles or units across those campaigns
Owner complaints42.0 times the median 2021 other
Severity index0.02021 others average 7.1
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Complaints over time

Complaints about the 2021 Ford F-650 peaked in 2022, with 2 filed

Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.

00.511.52202222023202420252026
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Components

50% of complaints about the 2021 Ford F-650 name fuel system

Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.

Fuel system
2
Brakes
2
Powertrain
1
Wheels
1
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls

3 recall campaigns cover the 2021 Ford F-650

Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-650
CampaignFiledSubjectComponentVehiclesRemedy
24V-957Dec 20, 2024Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pumpFuel system295,449Software update
22V-013Jan 14, 2022Small void may be present in the top-center of the vehicle's underhood secondary fuel filter cap, which may progress to a pinhole over time,…Fuel system19,697Part replacement
20V-691Nov 10, 2020Transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, possibly causing a transmission fluid leakPowertrain225Part replacement
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints

What owners reported about the 2021 Ford F-650

The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.

4 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.

  1. Filed Jul 10, 2025Failure May 23, 2025146,000 milesBoca Raton, FLFuel system, Gasoline

    The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-650. The contact stated while an employee was driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and stalled. The driver pulled to the right side of the road and waited for towing assistance. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000(Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 146,000.

    NHTSA complaint 11672468
  2. Filed Mar 19, 2025Failure Mar 19, 2025Santa Rosa, CAFuel system, Diesel

    The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-650. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure until after the recall was repaired; however, the contact was charged for the recall repair. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

    NHTSA complaint 11649337
  3. Filed Oct 13, 2022Failure Aug 9, 2022Cincinnati, OHPower train, Service brakes, Wheels

    The driver reported an intermittent burnt oil smell from rear of truck. We found the axle leaking gear oil, with gear oil soaking the brake pads and pooling in the wheel. Took to Ford dealer, where it was confirmed by the dealer and repaired under warranty.

    NHTSA complaint 11489168
  4. Filed Jun 1, 2022Failure Sep 1, 20215,700 milesMentmore, NMService brakes, Abs warning light, Wheel speed sensor/tone ring

    The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-650. The contact stated while releasing the brake pedal and driving from a complete stop, the brake pedal made abnormal sounds. The contact also stated that the parking brake was not operative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were found regarding the brake pedal and the abnormal sounds. However, the parking brake was repaired. The contact stated that the brake pedal continued to make abnormal sounds while driving from a complete stop. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the ABS and the traction control sensors were replaced on the rear passenger’s side of the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The dealer then replaced the master cylinder however, the brake pedal continued to make abnormal sounds while driving from a complete stop. Additionally, the contact stated that he smelled a burning odor coming from the rear passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake caliper needed to be replaced; however, the parts for repair were not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that the parts were not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,700.

    NHTSA complaint 11466923
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations

NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year

Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins

14 manufacturer communications cover this model year

Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.

  • 22N15 Dec 12, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Bronco Sport, Escape, Corsair, E-Series, F-650/F-750, F-53 Motorhome Chassis, F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles Equipped with Smart Data Link Connector (SDLC) Gateway Module Reprogramming for Inspection and Maintenanc…
  • 22L03 Aug 31, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Certain 2021-2022 Model Year Econoline, Super Duty Chassis Cab, F53 Motor Home, F59 Step Van, and F650/F750 Medium Duty Chassis Cab Vehicles Equipped with a Premium Rated 7.3L Engine - Engine Horsepower Credit
  • SAN-Vol1 I1 Jun 8, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and othe…
  • TSB 23-2161 May 23, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2018-2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine, and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 08-Mar-2022 may exhibit an illuminated malfu…
  • SSM 51536 Apr 4, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (VIN) from a di…
  • TSB 21-2219 Sep 30, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2021 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or before 20-Nov-2020 may exhibit various electrical concerns and/or various illuminated warning lamps with various diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present. This may be due to the battery junction box (BJB) wiring har…
  • SSM 50974 Jul 29, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2020-2022 Escape/Corsair/F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis, 2021-2023 F-650/F-750/E-Series, and 2021-2022 Bronco Sport vehicles may exhibit a communication fault with emissions inspection equipment. This may be due to the software in the …
  • SSM 50549 Mar 1, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2018-2020 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2016-2022 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a diesel engine may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0000 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) after an on-demand self test. This DTC is due to a pr…
  • SSM 49785 May 7, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2021 F-Super Duty and 2021-2022 E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.2L or 7.3L gasoline engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0457 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may …
  • 20B41 Nov 4, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Certain 2020 Model Year Super Duty and 2021 Model Year Medium Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Engine Left Hand Side High Pressure Fuel Rail Replacement. In some of the affected vehicles, the vehicle may have been built with a high pressure fuel rail wh…
  • HSB2020-09.02 Sep 2, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Sales Bulletin - 2021 F-Series order guide released, Grove City Hotel break in notice, Cares Act notice, Ambulance Crash Testing link, HEPA filter availability update, Ohio Temporary tag notice, Dealer portal training material notice, Chassis/Vehicle availa…
  • SSM 49147 Sep 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2021 E-Series/F-650/F-750 vehicles may exhibit inoperative RKE key fobs resulting in key fob replacement or some customers may seek service to program additional key fobs to the vehicle. A new IDS procedure has been released with IDS version 119.01 to …
  • SSM 49065 Aug 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    Some 2011-2020 F-Super Duty, 2015-2019 Transit, 2016-2021 F-650/F-750 and 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L, 3.2L or 3.0L engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P207F, P20EE, P229F, P2201 and/or P24AE. This ma…
  • SSM 48915 Jun 22, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
    2020 Transit, F-Super Duty, F-53 Motorhome/F-59 Commercial, 2021 F-650/F-750/E-series incomplete, chassis Cab, cutaway and stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a lane keeping or departure system are not calibrated from the factory to support final modifi…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.