2021 Ford

F-650

Extended Cab Chassis, DRW, RWD, 8 cyl, 7.3 L

Ford F-650: best and worst years

Overview

Body: Heavy Duty Chassis CabNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel DriveNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
Powertrain: GasNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026

Engine & performance

HP: 350NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026
Cyl: 8NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/15/2026

Efficiency

Fuel economy: Not EPA-ratedMost heavy-duty trucks and vans (over 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight rating) are exempt from EPA fuel economy testing, so no official MPG exists for this vehicle.

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class: Class 6 (19,501 to 26,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

Recalls: 3
Owner complaints: 4 See on NHTSA

Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

24V957000 Dec 20, 2024 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-Super Duty F250, F350, F450, F550, F600, and 2021-2022 F-650, F750 vehicles.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Vehicles covered (all models): 295,449

Full notice

22V013000 Jan 14, 2022 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELFord 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…

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Vehicles covered (all models): 19,697

Full notice

20V691000 Nov 10, 2020 POWER TRAINFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 7.3L gas engines.

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Vehicles covered (all models): 225

Full notice

Source: NHTSA

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

SERVICE BRAKES25%
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL13%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE13%
POWER TRAIN13%
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR13%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC13%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 8 total.

Ford F-650: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic: 3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain: 5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance: 5 yr / 60k mi
EV battery: 8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

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