2001 Ford F-650 recalls and problems
The 2001 Ford F-650 has 3 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Ford F-650 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Ford F-650 recalls
Recall 02V-024: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Recall 01V-258: Visibility
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic cover material. Switch malfunction is most likely to occur when the intermittent setting of the wipers is being used, or when snow or ice obstructs the blades from returning to the "parked" position at the bottom of the windshield. These vehicles were built at the following assembly plants: atlanta plant from 2/11/00 through 7/31/00; chicago plant from 2/14/00 through 8/4/00; kansas city plant from 2/26/00 to 9/4/00; kentucky truck plant from 2/18/00 to 8/31/00; michigan truck plant from 2/23/00 through 8/3/00; norfolk plant from 2/21/00 through 7/27/00; wayne stamping and assembly plant from 2/25/00 through 8/15/00; and wixom plant from 2/15/00 through 8/8/00.
Risk: Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began august 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall 00V-232: Service Brakes, Air
Problem: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (Ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU. Owner notification began march 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
2001 Ford F-650 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 9 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 3
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 3
- Power Train › Clutch Assembly › Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components — 1
- Vehicle Speed Control › Cruise Control — 1
- Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
- Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Rotor — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 90,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Ford F-650 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Ford F-650 years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Ford F-650 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2001 Ford F-650: 02V-024 (service brakes, air), 01V-258 (visibility), 00V-232 (service brakes, air). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Ford F-650?
Owners report power train problems most often (9 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 90,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.