Ford F-650 Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints across the 2 model years of the Ford F-650 (2000–2001) that have at least 5 complaints. 2001 has the most, with 9. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (8 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All F-650 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 90,000 | 3 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 42,000 | 6 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain8 53%
- Engine cooling2 13%
- Brakes2 13%
- Vehicle speed control1 6.7%
- Steering1 6.7%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2001: “Since the purchase of our 2001 Ford f650, we have had continual problems that are the obvious result of a manufacturer's defect. Not only has this problem cost us money, but we believe that it is a safety risk that cannot be ignored. The clutch itself will fail on the truck in the middle of traffic. The exact problem lies in the clutch cylinder, which, we have replaced an amazing five times. After talking with dealers of this truck and researching others who have purchased this truck for commercial use, we have found that they are having the same problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10017039, filed 2003-05, 136,888 miles2000: “Dt: the consumer owns a 2000 and 2001 Ford F-650. The consumer stated there was an internal campaign on the fuel system lift pump. This consumer experienced the same problem as indicated in the campaign. The consumer stated that while driving at normal speed the vehicle cut off and stalled. But the campaign was to protect young children in buses or anyone being transported in an emergency vehicle. The consumer replaced the fuel pump approximately 7 or 8 times. The consumer stated the manufacturer helped with the repair the first time. …”
NHTSA complaint #10137866, filed 2005-10, 14,000 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