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2021 Ford F-650 problems, recalls and owner complaints
What the 2021 Ford F-650 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.
- 4safety recalls
- 5owner complaints
- 0crash reports
- 1fire report
- 0injuries reported
The most complained-about Ford F-650 year on file: 5 complaints, against an average of 2 for the other 8 model years.
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What goes wrong with the 2021 Ford F-650?
The components named most often in the 5 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
Has the 2021 Ford F-650 been recalled?
4 U.S. safety recalls. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.
Fuel System, Diesel: Delivery: Fuel Pump Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Risk: High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.
Fuel System, Diesel Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A small void may be present in the top-center of the vehicle's underhood secondary fuel filter cap, which may progress to a pinhole over time, allowing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S01.
Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Cooling Unit And Lines Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 7.3L gas engines. The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, possibly causing a transmission fluid leak.
Risk: Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, correcting the lines and replacing any that are damaged, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S66.
Structure: Frame And Members: Underbody Shields Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly. Without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments may reach elevated temperatures in certain driving conditions.
Risk: Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S36.
What do 2021 Ford F-650 owners report?
5 of the 5 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-650. The contact stated while an employee was driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and stalled. The driver pulled to the right side of the road and waited for towing assistance. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the fuel pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000(Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of…
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-650. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure until after the recall was repaired; however, the contact was charged for the recall repair. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact works for a company that owned a 2021 Ford F-650 SD commercial vehicle. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard an abnormally loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he looked at the side view mirrors and saw black smoke and a reflection of flames on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he jumped out of the vehicle and ran in the opposite direction. The contact that the vehicle exploded while he was contacting…
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 found regarding the brake pedal and the abnormal sounds. However, the parking brake was repaired. The contact stated that the brake pedal continued to make abnormal sounds while driving from a complete stop. The ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer…
2021 Ford F-650: questions owners ask
Is the 2021 Ford F-650 reliable?
NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2021 Ford F-650; the most common categories were fuel system (3, 60%), gasoline (2, 40%), service brakes (2, 40%). There are 4 safety recalls. 1 mentions a fire.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-650?
Across 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are fuel system (60% of complaints), gasoline (40% of complaints), service brakes (40% of complaints), air (20% of complaints), diesel (20% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.
Does the 2021 Ford F-650 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2021 Ford F-650; the most recent (campaign 24V957000, 2024-12-20) concerns Fuel System, Diesel: Delivery: Fuel Pump. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check your own F-650
Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.
Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2021 only; combines NHTSA's entries for F-650 and F-650 SD. How these reports are made.