Ford

F-650

Heavy Duty Chassis Cab · model years 2004 to 2026

The verdict

Best year: 2026. complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file.

Worst year: 2021. complaints: 4, this model typically has none on file; recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Ford F-650
Year	Trims	HP	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2004	2Diesel	230	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2005	2Diesel	230	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2006	2Diesel	220	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2007	2Diesel	215	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2008	1Diesel	no data	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	1Diesel	220	1	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2011	2Diesel	240	2	2	SERVICE BRAKES 67%, ENGINE 33%
complaints: 2, this model typically has none on file recalls: 2, this model typically has none on file Score: 20 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	1Gas	362	1	1	SEAT BELTS 100%
complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 70 of 100, where higher is better.
2015	1Diesel	240	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	2Diesel	270	0	1	ENGINE 25%, SERVICE BRAKES 25%, STEERING 25%
complaints: 1, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 80 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	1Diesel	270	0	3	ENGINE 25%, SERVICE BRAKES 25%, STEERING 25%
complaints: 3, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 40 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	3Diesel, Gas	320	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	3Diesel, Gas	300	3	4	SERVICE BRAKES 25%, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 13%, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 13%
complaints: 4, this model typically has none on file recalls: 3, this model typically has none on file Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	2Diesel, Gas	365	1	2	FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 50%, SERVICE BRAKES 50%
complaints: 2, this model typically has none on file recalls: 1, this model typically has none on file Score: 40 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	1Gas	no data	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	1Gas	no data	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	1Gas	no data	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, this model typically has none on file recalls: 0, this model typically has none on file Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Owner complaints2004: 0 to 2026: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Ford F-650 to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.