3 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Ford F-650 SD.
3
recalls
1
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2011 Ford F-650 SD recalls
Seat belts: front, anchorage
NHTSA campaign 15V533000 · reported August 20, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · 25,941 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 Ford F-650, and F-750 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with a 70% fixed bench passenger seat. The affected vehicles have passenger seat belt anchorage floor attachments that are not installed in the correct location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
The risk
Seat belt anchors that are installed in an incorrect location may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage locations, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C09.
Power train: axle assembly
NHTSA campaign 12V009000 · reported January 12, 2012 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 36 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-650 trucks, manufactured from february 2, 2011, through february 17, 2011, and equipped with a meritor mfs08 front steer axle. The bolts attaching the steering arm to the steering knuckle were not properly tightened. This condition can result in the steering arm loosening or separating.
The risk
Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and steering knuckle, and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 20, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Service brakes, air: antilock, control unit/module
NHTSA campaign 11V264000 · reported May 3, 2011 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 93 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-650 and f-750 trucks, equipped with air brakes and a trailer package or tractor package, for an incorrectly programmed ABS module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems (ABS)."
The risk
An affected vehicle may not display a trailer ABS fault in the cab of the truck warning the driver of an existing trailer ABS failure. Such an ABS failure may result in trailer brake lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will notify owners and replace the ABS module free of charge. The safety recall began on may 18, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
Electrical system1
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
Aug 3, 2012 · Electrical system · 11,000 miles
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS A FAULTY ELECTRIC AIR CONTROL MODULE (PART NUMBER 4C4Z-5K862-AA) OVER HEATED, MELTED AND BURNED. THIS CAUSED THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE TO FILL WITH SMOKE AND THE AIR BRAKES AND OTHER AIR DEVICES TO MALFUNCTION.
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-650 SD, the most recent reported on August 20, 2015 (Seat belts: front, anchorage). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Ford F-650 SD?
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (1 complaints).
How many 2011 Ford F-650 SD complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 1 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 3, 2012.