Ford F-650 SD Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 21 consumer complaints across the 3 model years of the Ford F-650 SD (2004–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2004 has the most, with 10. Across all years, the part named most often is brakes (6 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All F-650 SD model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 36,000 | 1 | 50 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 6 | 60,000 | 2 | 51 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 10 | 9,000 | 2 | 45 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Brakes6 27%
- Engine cooling4 18%
- Tires3 14%
- Electrical system3 14%
- Transmission and drivetrain2 9.1%
- Fuel system2 9.1%
- Suspension1 4.5%
- Body and structure1 4.5%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2004: “Lights on the unit will just shut of randomly I bought this new aug 24 2007 dealer looked at it said its a Ford issue I contacted Ford to get repaired Ford says it is out of warranty. The dealer had to send in a form on line to get warranty started takes 7 working days they said. I have waited 2 weeks and still no way to fit it fixed called Ford in dearborn they wont do anything for me as there system is running slow. I still have no head lights that will stay on.”
NHTSA complaint #10238408, filed 2008-08, 6,000 miles2007: “Fuel tank defect. 2007 Ford f650 xlt super duty truck. Vin # it has come to our attention that numerous truck of this description have had replacement of fuel tanks that have a design flaw. We, aa susie's limousine and coach and carriage limousine operate as a livery transportation provider in jacksonville florida. We transport our customers locally, intrastate and interstate as this vehicle was purchased as a bus designed by glaval. This is a concern to us regarding this matter because it is a know fact that there is a flaw in the design or operation of the fuel tanks used on this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10278387, filed 2009-07, 36,000 miles2005: “I own an 05 f650 and a 07 f650 both have front end problems as well as brake problems spoke with Ford they were not willing to warranty a product under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10238572, filed 2008-08, 27,000 milesOther Ford models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology