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2021 Ford F-650 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
4
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
5
Latest campaign
Dec 20, 2024

Recall summary by component4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, diesel2Dec 20, 2024
Power train1Nov 10, 2020
Structure1Jul 17, 2020

Safety recalls4

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Dec 20, 2024Latest campaign
Dec 20, 202424V957000

Fuel system, diesel: delivery fuel pump

High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 24V957000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles. Biodiesel deposits may form on the pump drivetrain roller components, which could lead to failure of the high pressure fuel pump.
Risk
High pressure fuel pump failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S78.
Filed under
F-650
Campaign
NHTSA 24V957000 · Dec 20, 2024
Jan 14, 202222V013000

Fuel system, diesel

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 22V013000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, and Medium Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. A small void may be present in the top-center of the vehicle's underhood secondary fuel filter cap, which may progress to a pinhole over time, allowing fuel to leak from the top of the secondary fuel filter.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the primary and secondary fuel filters, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S01.
Filed under
F-650
Campaign
NHTSA 22V013000 · Jan 14, 2022
Nov 10, 202020V691000

Power train: automatic transmission cooling unit and lines

Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V691000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 7.3L gas engines. The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, possibly causing a transmission fluid leak.
Risk
Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, correcting the lines and replacing any that are damaged, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S66.
Filed under
F-650
Campaign
NHTSA 20V691000 · Nov 10, 2020
Jul 17, 202020V413000

Structure: frame and members underbody shields

Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 20V413000
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly. Without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments may reach elevated temperatures in certain driving conditions.
Risk
Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S36.
Filed under
F-650 Sd
Campaign
NHTSA 20V413000 · Jul 17, 2020

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-650, F-650 Sd. 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 component5

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
5Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel system360010
Gasoline240010
Service brakes240000
Diesel120000
Power train120000
Wheels120000
Air120000
Hydraulic120000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-650, F-650 SD.

Latest reports

  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-650. The contact stated while an employee was driving 65 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended and stalled.”

    Filed 07/10/2025 · ODI 11672468
  • Fuel system

    “The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-650. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.”

    Filed 03/19/2025 · ODI 11649337
  • Fuel system

    “The contact works for a company that owned a 2021 Ford F-650 SD commercial vehicle. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard an abnormally loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle.”

    Filed 07/20/2023 · ODI 11533537

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2021 Ford F-650 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-650 have?

NHTSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Ford F-650. The most recent, 24V957000 (reported December 20, 2024), concerns fuel system, diesel. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Ford F-650 recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, diesel, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (1), structure (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Ford F-650?

Fuel system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (60%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 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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