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2023 Ford F-650 problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2023 Ford F-650 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.

  • 1safety recall
  • 2owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 0fire reports
  • 0injuries reported

2 complaints, against an average of 3 for the other 8 Ford F-650 model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2023 Ford F-650?

The components named most often in the 2 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Power Train2 (100%)
  2. Engine1 (50%)
  3. Service Brakes1 (50%)

Fault codes 2023 Ford F-650 owners mention

Diagnostic trouble codes owners wrote in their complaints. Open a code to see what it meant on other cars and whether a recall names it.

Has the 2023 Ford F-650 been recalled?

1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Parking Brake Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button. NHTSA campaign 24V143000 · February 23, 2024 · Risk and fix

Risk: A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S09.

What do 2023 Ford F-650 owners report?

2 of the 2 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.

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 Rebuilt title from cosmetic damage only - no engine/mechanical damage Engine defect completely unrelated to previous cosmetic damage Ford's Contradictory Actions: Simultaneously covers identical engine defects in A&M's 2022 F550 under Recall 24S78 Acknowledges 7.3L Godzilla manufacturing defects in…
Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11686240 · Sep 10, 2025
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 traveling down the highway. I called my dealer in California to ask what might be wrong. My dealer told me Ford was having a problem with the system and do not have a solution at the present time. however it should not be a performance issue. Continued on with the vehicle. As it turns out not only is it a…
Power Train, Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11466793 · May 31, 2022

2023 Ford F-650: questions owners ask

Is the 2023 Ford F-650 reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Ford F-650; the most common categories were power train (2, 100%), engine (1, 50%), service brakes (1, 50%). There is 1 safety recall.

What are the most common problems with the 2023 Ford F-650?

Across 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are power train (100% of complaints), engine (50% of complaints), service brakes (50% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2023 Ford F-650 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2023 Ford F-650; the most recent (campaign 24V143000, 2024-02-23) concerns Parking Brake. 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 2023 only. How these reports are made.

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