Recall 02V024000: 2000–2002 Ford F-650 and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jan 18, 2002
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 546vehicles
- Model years
- 2000–2002
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible consequence
A leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began january 31, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2000 Ford F-6505 complaints
- 2001 Ford F-6509 complaints
- 2002 Ford F-6503 complaints
- 2000 Ford F-7500 complaints
- 2001 Ford F-7501 complaints
- 2002 Ford F-7500 complaints
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.