2018 Ford F-650 SD

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2018 Ford F-650 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T03:27:34.826Z

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 0 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
0

Too few to rank

Recalls
5

Campaigns on file for 2018

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Complaints per year

2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2015: 1 complaint 2016: 3 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 0 2019: 4 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2025: 4 complaints 2026: 1 complaint
2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 0 2019: 4 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2023: 2 complaints 2025: 4 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint
2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaint 2011 2012: 0 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2015: 1 complaint 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2018: 0 complaints 2018 0 2019: 4 complaints 2019 2021: 1 complaint 2021 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2025: 4 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint 2026

2018: 0 complaints

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YearComplaints
200410
20056
20063
20075
20082
20091
20100
20111
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20130
20151
20163
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20194
20211
20232
20254
20261

Known problem areas

No complaint components on file for this model year.

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2018-04-13Power train18V214000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with 6-speed automatic transmissions and 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions (excluding Expedition vehicles with...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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    2018-05-25Parking brake18V319000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes. The parking brake cable may not have been adjusted properly, which may result in unexpected vehicle movement.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the parking brake cable adjustment, free of charge. The recall began on May 25, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C05.

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    2018-07-17Service brakes, hydraulic18V389000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19.

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    2019-03-21Exterior lighting19V236000 Excellance, Inc.

    Remedy: Excellance has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen to have the brake lights replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-718-2331 or Execellance at 1-256-772-9321.

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    2019-04-11Exterior lighting19V239000 Custom Fab & Body LLC (Custom Fab & Body) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 XLT Crew Cab, 2017-2018 International 7500 4x4, and 2018 International 7500 4x2, Freightliner M2-112 and M2-106, and Kenworth T-370-based emergency vehicles equipped with...

    Remedy: Custom Fab & Body has notified owners, instructing them to contact Whelen for replacement lights, free of charge. The recall began April 11, 2019. Owners may contact Whelen customer service at 1-860-526-9504.

Buy-smart checklist

2018 Ford F-650 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 18V214000 · Power train
  • Recall 18V319000 · Parking brake
  • Recall 18V389000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 19V236000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 19V239000 · Exterior lighting

FAQ

Is the 2018 Ford F-650 SD reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
How many recalls does the 2018 Ford F-650 SD have?
5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.