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2011 Ford F-650 Sd problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just one complaint on file for the 2011 Ford F-650 Sd — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

1

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2011 compare to other F-650 Sd years?

F-650 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted12 complaints2004: 12 complaints2005: 6 complaints2006: 3 complaints2007: 5 complaints2008: 2 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 6 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 8 complaints2021: 1 complaints2023: 4 complaints2025: 4 complaints
F-650 Sd NHTSA complaints by model year, 2011 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2011 Ford F-650 Sd problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System1100%

Does the 2011 Ford F-650 Sd have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

15V533000Seat BeltsAugust 20, 2015 · 25,941 units

Defect

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."

Consequence

Seat belt anchors that are installed in an incorrect location may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

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.

12V009000TransmissionJanuary 12, 2012 · 36 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

11V264000BrakesMay 3, 2011 · 93 units

Defect

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)."

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“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. ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 30, 2011

2011 Ford F-650 Sd — common questions

Is the 2011 Ford F-650 Sd reliable?

The record is thin — 1 NHTSA complaint — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2011 Ford F-650 Sd have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2011 Ford F-650 Sd. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.