2001 Ford F-650 Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 90,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 3campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2001 Ford F-650 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford F-650. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 90,000 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the hoses, lines/piping, and fittings filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes2 22%
- Engine cooling1 11%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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 milesBrakes: “The contact owns a 2001 Ford f650. While decelerating at 5 MPH, the brakes made a grinding noise. The contact noticed that the rear inside disc rotors showed signs of metal against metal wear. He stated that the inboard disk pad had almost worn completely through the disk rotor. This could have caused the piston seals to fail and release all of the brake fluid. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The current mileage was 51,700 and failure mileage was 51,650.”
NHTSA complaint #10200687, filed 2007-08, 51,650 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-650. While driving at various speeds, exhaust fumes emitted into the cabin of the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 246,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10700729, filed 2015-03, 246,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
20% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 51,650 and 136,888 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 02V024000Jan 18, 2002Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Ford F-650 2000–2002, F-750 2000–2002
Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
- 01V258000Aug 8, 2001Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › MotorCovers: Ford F-650 2000–2001, F-250 2000–2001, Focus 2000–2001 +12 more
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper…
- 00V232007Sep 21, 2000Service brakes, air › AntilockCovers: Ford F-650 2000–2001, F-750 2000–2001
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a…
Recall details for the 2001 Ford F-650 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10019075Jan 1, 2006Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
- 10018067Oct 7, 2005Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
- 10017865Jul 1, 2005Exterior lighting. Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
- 10011168Aug 23, 2004Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Vacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost.
- 10013113Jan 1, 2004Electrical system. Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips.
Other model years of the Ford F-650
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9 | 90,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 5 | 42,000 | 6 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Ford F-650 have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2001 Ford F-650 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2001 Ford F-650 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 6 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.
Has the 2001 Ford F-650 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2001 Ford F-650 reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 90,000 miles and the middle half falls between 51,650 and 136,888 miles; 20% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.