repaired · 2026 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
2021 Ford F-650Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2021 Ford F-650, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-957 the manufacturer reports only 28% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2025. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2021 Ford F-650 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Service brakes
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Power train
1Fuel system, diesel
1Service brakes, air
1Service brakes, hydraulic
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, air | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2021 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.
repaired · 2024 Q3
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.
repaired · 2022 Q3
Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Risk. Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
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
2021 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
'99'00'01'02'03'07'08'09'11'12'16'17'18'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-650 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The driver reported an intermittent burnt oil smell from rear of truck. We found the axle leaking gear oil, with gear oil soaking the brake pads and pooling in the wheel. Took to Ford dealer, where it was confirmed by the dealer and repaired under warranty.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-650. The contact stated while releasing the brake pedal and driving from a complete stop, the brake pedal made abnormal sounds. The contact also stated that the parking brake was not operative. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that no issues were…
Own a 2021 F-650?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.