Ford F-650 Liftgate Deck Pins May Break high
On this truck, the deck pins that hold the liftgate platform in place may break. If a pin breaks, the liftgate platform can fall unexpectedly, which increases the risk of injury to anyone nearby.
Ford F-650 SD recalls
5 recalls covering model years 2021, 2023, 2025. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
- 5 recalls
- 5 rated high or critical
- 7 owner complaints
- Aug 20, 2026 newest recall
Ford F-650 Tie Rods May Break and Fail high
Certain F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 trucks may have front axle tie rod assemblies with ball studs that were not heat-treated correctly. Because of this incorrect heat treatment, the ball studs can break. If a ball stud breaks, it can cause the tie rod assembly itself to fail. This tie rod problem involves the front axle steering linkage on these trucks.
Ford F-650 Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly high
Some 2023-2024 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles have a parking brake that may malfunction. This can allow the parking brake lever to be released without the release button being pressed. If the parking brake releases on its own, the vehicle may roll away unexpectedly. This means a parked vehicle could begin moving on its own without the driver expecting it.
Ford E-350 And F-650 Park Pawl Issue high
On certain 2024-2025 Ford E-350, F-650, and F-750 vehicles, a casting defect in the transmission may keep the park pawl from fully engaging the park gear.
Ford F-650 and F-750 Trucks Missing Heat Shields high
Ford is recalling certain F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with gasoline engines because a heat shield and other heat-protection parts underneath the vehicle were not installed at the factory. Without these parts, the cabin floor and seat attachments may become very hot in certain driving conditions.
Ford problem guides that cover the F-650 SD
- Ford Powertrain Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Wheel Detachment · 56 recalls
- Ford Structure Recalls Cover Loose Trim, Roof Parts, and Joints · 20 recalls
- Ford Steering Recalls Cover Lockups, Loose Bolts, and Unintended Movement · 13 recalls
F-650 SD model years compared
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ford F-650 SD recall questions
How many recalls does the Ford F-650 SD have?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 2021–2025 Ford F-650 SD. 5 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Ford F-650 Liftgate Deck Pins May Break" (NHTSA campaign 26V568000), reported Aug 20, 2026.
Which Ford F-650 SD model year has the most recalls?
The 2025 Ford F-650 SD has the most, with 3 recalls. The 2021 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Ford F-650 SD?
No. None of the 5 Ford F-650 SD recalls on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Ford F-650 SD has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Ford dealer, including for second owners.
Buying a used F-650 SD?
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: