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BrakesPart report

2005 Ford F-650 SD Brakes Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
50%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
27,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2005 Ford F-650 SD, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 miles

“I am writing in reference to a recall notice I received on october 11, 2005 regarding a possible driveline parking brake anchor bolt fracture on my f-650 Ford truck. I purchased this truck from hubco Ford in allentown pa. It has since come to my attention that hubco Ford, where I purchased this vehicle, has closed its doors and no longer can service this vehicle. Not only was I never notified of the closure, but also, the closest service center that can handle this size truck, is located in another state. …”

NHTSA complaint #10147829, filed 2006-01

“Consumer complaint in regards to recall for parking brake, consumer is unable to have this recall done due to service center being closed. The consumer stated the nearest dealer is located in another state, that is able to handle the size of the truck. The consumer stated Ford should notify customers when a dealership closes its doors.”

NHTSA complaint #10142137, filed 2005-11

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007120%
2005350%
2004220%

Other parts of the 2005 Ford F-650 SD

Fuel system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Ford F-650 SD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology