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2018 Ford F-650 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
6
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
0
Latest campaign
Mar 26, 2019

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Exterior lighting3Mar 26, 2019
19V23600019V23900019V237000
Service brakes, hydraulic1Jun 11, 2018
18V389000
Parking brake1May 16, 2018
18V319000
Power train1Apr 4, 2018
18V214000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Mar 26, 2019Latest campaign
Mar 26, 201919V236000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V236000
What's wrong
Excellance, Inc. (Excellance) is recalling certain 2018 Ambulances and Emergency Vehicles built on Ford E-350, E-450, F-650, F-550 4x4, Chevrolet G4500, G4500 Diesel, C3500, G3500, Freightliner M2, International 4300, and Dodge 4500 chassis and equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.
Filed under
F-650 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 19V236000 · Mar 26, 2019
Mar 26, 201919V239000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V239000
What's wrong
Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.
Filed under
F-650 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 19V239000 · Mar 26, 2019
Mar 26, 201919V237000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V237000
What's wrong
Curbtender, Inc. (Curbtender) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and QT06 vehicles with curbtenders equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Curbtender will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2020. Owners may contact Curbtender customer service at 1-319-266-1721.
Filed under
F650
Campaign
NHTSA 19V237000 · Mar 26, 2019
Jun 11, 201818V389000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V389000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks. The brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This can lead to premature corrosion, and result in a brake fluid leak.
Risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19.
Filed under
F-650 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 18V389000 · Jun 11, 2018
May 16, 201818V319000

Parking brake

For vehicles equipped with a transmission that does not have a 'Park' position or a transmission that has a 'Park' position but the transmission lever is not placed in…

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V319000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. The parking brake cable may not have been adjusted properly, which may result in unexpected vehicle movement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems."
Risk
For vehicles equipped with a transmission that does not have a 'Park' position or a transmission that has a 'Park' position but the transmission lever is not placed in 'Park', an improperly adjusted park brake cable could result in unintended movement of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C05.
Filed under
F-650 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 18V319000 · May 16, 2018
Apr 4, 201818V214000

Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl)

If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different…

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V214000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with a Rotary Gear Shift Dial on the console). The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
Risk
If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18S10.
Filed under
F-650 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 18V214000 · Apr 4, 2018

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-650 Sd, F650. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component0

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No owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 Ford F-650.

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2018 Ford F-650 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-650 have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Ford F-650. The most recent, 19V236000 (reported March 26, 2019), concerns exterior lighting. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2018 Ford F-650 recalls for?

The largest group is exterior lighting, with 3 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (1), parking brake (1), power train (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Ford F-650?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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