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2023 Ford F-650 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2023 Ford F-650 SD, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-143 the manufacturer reports only 76% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 10, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2023 Ford F-650 SD has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Power train
1Engine
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2023 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.
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
2023 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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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-650 SD owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Vehicle: 2023 Ford F650 7.3L Godzilla engine (VIN: [XXX] ) Issue: Catastrophic engine failure at 48,664 miles - camshaft/lifter failure requiring $21,898 repair Purchase: Feb 2024 with 6,250 miles (essentially new) Ford's Illegal Denial: Denying warranty coverage solely due to rebuilt title status…
Picked up the brand new F650 rollback tow truck from the dealer in Ohio. Traveling back to California with a Chevy Yukon 2WD on the bed. Approx 200 miles from the dealer the "Service Advance Trac warning appeared on the dash. The traction yellow light and wrench appeared on the dash. I was…
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