2021 Ford F-650 SD

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2021 Ford F-650 SD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:58:40.648Z

Only 1 complaint 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 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-650 SD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2021 highlighted. 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2006: 3 complaints 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2009: 1 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 1 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 0 complaints 2013 2015: 1 complaints 2016: 3 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 4 complaints 2021: 1 complaints 2021 2023: 2 complaints 2023 2025: 4 complaints 2026: 1 complaints 2026
2021: 1 complaints
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YearComplaints
200410
20056
20063
20075
20082
20091
20100
20111
20120
20130
20151
20163
20180
20194
20211
20232
20254
20261

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

FIRE
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The contact works for a company that owned a 2021 Ford F-650 SD commercial vehicle. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard an abnormally loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230720

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20200928 — structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020.

Campaign 20V413000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2021 Ford F-650 SD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 20V413000 (structure) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2021 Ford F-650 SD reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Ford F-650 SD?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-650 SD have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.