The 2004 Ford F-650 Sd has 2 safety recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints10filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Service brakes, air
NHTSA recall 03V319000 · Aug 28, 2003 · 97 vehicles
Problem: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS FAIL TO COMPLY TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE AIR BRAKE LINES MAY BE MISROUTED BETWEEN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY RESERVOIR TANKS OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM.
Risk: IF THE AIR BRAKE LINES ARE MISROUTED, AND THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM EXPERIENCES A LOSS OF AIR FROM THE PRIMARY AIR TANK, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT HAVE SERVICE AIR BAKE FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: FORD WILL INSPECT THE AIR BRAKE LINE ROUTING AND IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE VEHICLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186.
Equipment › Other › Labels
NHTSA recall 03V283000 · Aug 5, 2003 · 1,000 vehicles
Problem: CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE TIRE PLACARD LABEL AND INCOMPLETE VEHICLE LABEL MAY HAVE INCORRECT METRIC (KPA) TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION (TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE SHOWN IN ENGLISH UNITS (PSI) IS CORRECT), AND TRANSPOSED TIRE SIZE AND RIM SIZE INFORMATION.
Fix: OWNERS WILL BE SENT CORRECTED LABELS WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 8, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Engine and engine cooling Exhaust system › Emission control; Engine
4
0
0
1
9,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light; Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
2
0
0
0
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Tires Tread/belt
2
0
0
0
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Suspension Rear › Springs › Air suspension system
1
0
0
0
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Equipment
1
0
0
0
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Electrical system
1
0
0
0
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Structure
1
0
0
1
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
May 31, 2024 · 1 injuryEngine and engine cooling The contact works for a trucking company that owns a 2004 Ford F-650 SD 3-Ton Commercial Vehicle. The contact stated that the gear shifter rubber boot was not securely mounted onto the floorboard, resulting in a gap that allowed the driver to see underneath the vehicle. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was a strong engine oil odor and carbon monoxide odor entering the cabin through the gap in the floorboard. The contact stated that he had headaches due to the failure. The contact notified an independent Diesel mechanic of the engine oil leak, but the mechanic declined to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The mechanic informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer…
May 20, 2008 · 6,000 milesElectrical system 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. *TR
Jun 8, 2006Tires HANKOOK TIRES ARE BEING INSTALLED ON VEHICLES WHICH REQUIRE A LOAD RANGE HIGHER THAN A PASSENGER TIRE P235/R16 SL. THESE VEHICLES WEIGH IN AT 24,000 LBS GVW AND AT TIMES CAN BE OVERLOADED. THEY ALSO DO NOT TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE 5% SAFETY FACTOR SINCE THE REARS ARE ON DUALS. TIRES WERE WEARING EXTREMELY FAST AND SOME WERE DEVELOPING SEPARATIONS IN THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL AREAS AS WELL AS A NUMBER OF THEM BLEW OUT. IT WAS RECOMMENDS THEY MOVE TO A RADIAL TRUCK TIRE LR E AND THEY WERE CONVINCED THIS WAS THE WAY TO GO SINCE THEY WOULD HAVE A RETREADABLE CASING AND MORE CARRYING CAPACITY. I INSTALLED GOODYEAR RADIAL LT ON ALL SIX POSITIONS. I WAS CHASTISED ALONG WITH MY ASSISTANT FOR DOING SO BY…
Nov 20, 2006 · 125,000 milesTires › Tread/belt DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR LEFT INSIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE ROAD WAS CLEAR OF DEBRIS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THEN DRIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT TIRE SHOP WHERE A USED TIRE REPLACED THE FAILED TIRE. MOST OF THE SEPARATED TREAD WAS LEFT ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. THE FAILED TIRE WAS ONLY THREE WEEKS OLD. WHEN THE SERVICE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THE TIRE DISTRIBUTOR NEEDED TO BE CONTACTED AND IF THE DISTRIBUTOR WOULD PROVIDE A CREDIT, IT WOULD BE PASSED ON TO THE CONTACT.
Aug 17, 2006 · 71,000 milesEngine and engine cooling › Engine DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE EXITING A DRIVEWAY BETWEEN 5 -15 MPH THE ENGINE STARTED SMOKING AND MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND. THE SERVICE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE'S O-RING PISTONS WERE DEFECTIVE AND THE ENGINE MAY NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS NOT ILLUMINATED.
Feb 1, 2005 · 20,341 milesService brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper 2004 F650 TOW TRUCK BRAKES KEEP EATING ROTOR HAD TO REPLACE WHOLE DRIVER SIDE BRAKE SYSTEM 2 TIMES , WE ONLY GOT 13,8888 MILES ON THE FIRST BRAKE JOB. *JB
Feb 18, 2005 · 9,000 milesEngine and engine cooling VEHICLE STALLED ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO INDICATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE LAST 2 WEEKS DUE TO THE FAILURE.*AK *BF *NM
Aug 30, 2004 · 8,500 milesEngine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control FORD F650. 17,000 MILES ON TRUCK, HAD SINCE NEW. BEEN IN SHOP FOR PERFORMANCE, POWER, AND FUEL ECONOMY ISSUE`S 4 OUT OF 6 WEEKS. C7 300 H.P. CATERPILLAR ENGINE. CAT ADMITS KNOWN ISSUE WITH COMPUTER NOT ABLE TO CORRECTLY TELL ENGINE PROPER FUEL MEASUREMENTS. ENGINE WEAR MASKS PROPER ALIGNMENT. DOWN TIME HAS LOST ME BUSINESS AND MONEY. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER 494973. CAT PUT NEW ENGINE IN AT 23,000 MILES, TELLING ME ENGINE WAS NOT ISSUE, AND WAS CLEARLY A COMPUTER AND ENGINE COMBO ISSUE. I HAVE ASKED FOR MONEY BACK ON TRUCK. THEY CONTINUE TO SAY LETS LOOK AT AGAIN. I HAVE TOLD MY CUSTOMERS NO TO MANY TIMES, AND AM NOW NOT GETTING THE OPPORTUNITY TO TELL THEM ANYMORE. I DO NOT WANT TO BE THE…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.