2009 Ford F-650 SDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Ford F-650 SD, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls3Free fix at dealers Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injury Typical failure mileage17kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 9, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Ford F-650 SD has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

1Service brakes

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Service brakes	1	0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2009 Ford F-650 SD recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Engine and engine cooling

Recall 10V-398 · Sep 9, 2010 · 3,469 vehicles

Risk. A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Exterior lighting

Recall 09V-476 · Dec 15, 2009 · 42 vehicles

Risk. INOPERATIVE LAMPS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

no report yet

Engine: diesel

Recall 08V-428 · Aug 25, 2008 · 2,811 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other F-650 SD year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-650 SD median. How we score

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In owners' words

What F-650 SD owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-650 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE A SHARP LEFT TURN TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ACTIVATED AND SHIFTED THE…
Complaint 10950453 · Feb 9, 2017 · 17,000 miles

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