Ford F-650 problems

2 safety recalls. 2 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

Reliability score

9.0 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2011 F-650 · brakes

REPLACED HPB SYSTEM, CONFIGURED ABS MODUAL, AND BLED BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 2011 F650 MEDIUM DUTY COMMERCIAL TRUCK. FORD REFUSES TO REIMBURSE THE COST ($4722.60) EVEN THOUGH THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED BY A FORD AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP.

04/04/2017 · NHTSA ODI #10970602.0

2011 F-650 · brakes

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-650. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED AND THE BRAKE AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED…

03/22/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11190897.0

Active recalls showing 2 of 2

severe NHTSA 12V097000 07/03/2012

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS, MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 3, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ATR-6 ANTILOCK TRACTION RELAY VALVES

UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.

Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BENDIX ATR-6 TRACTION RELAY VALVE KIT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 12, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY AT 1-800-392-3673.

severe NHTSA 12V562000 03/12/2012

Phenix Enterprises, Inc

If the battery separator overheats it can result in smoke and possibly a fire.

Fix: Phenix will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. Owners may contact Phenix at 1-800-736-9790.

Common questions

Is the 2011 Ford F-650 reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 Ford F-650 is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2011 Ford F-650?

No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.

How do I check if my Ford F-650 has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2011 Ford F-650?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 2 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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Recall and complaint data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database, last synced 1 day ago. Editorial commentary written by ProblemsByVin contributors and reviewed by ASE-certified mechanics. We are not affiliated with Ford. Some links on this page are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you complete a quote or purchase.