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2011 Ford F-650Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2011 Ford F-650, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage12kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 22, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2011 Ford F-650 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes20
Engine10

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

2 recalls

2011 Ford F-650 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

2011 vs. every other F-650 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 median. How we score

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In owners' words

What F-650 owners report

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

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 TO BE REPLACED. THE…
Complaint 11190897 · Mar 22, 2019 · 12,401 miles
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.
Complaint 10970602 · Apr 4, 2017

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