Most common 2025 Ford F-650 SD problems
Share of the 4 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-650 SD complaints by model year
Best F-650 SD years: 2018, 2011, 2015. Compare all years →
2025 Ford F-650 SD recalls (3)
Structure › Body › Hatchback/liftgate › Hinge and attachments
Marathon Industries Inc. (Marathon Industries) is recalling one 2025 Ford F-650 SD vehicle. The deck pins may break, resulting in the liftgate platform falling.
Remedy: Marathon Industries will work with the supplier, Hiab, to inspect the platform bushings and hydraulic systems and replace the deck pins, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 14, 2026.
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-Super Duty F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The front axle tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the front axle tie rod assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 14, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Internal › Park pawl
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Ford E-350, F-650, and F-750 vehicles. The park pawl may not fully engage the park gear due to a casting defect in the transmission.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission, or the valve body and extension housing, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 16, 2024.
What 2025 Ford F-650 SD owners say
Brakes
Brakes do not have proper stopping power. The brakes are very slow to react, and the brake pedal has a long travel before the truck starts to slow down. This can be extremely dangerous in city driving. We have four of these F-650s in our fleet, and all four of these trucks exhibit the same poor braking. Trucks are all new with hydraulic brakes.
Brakes do not have proper stopping power. The brakes are very slow to react, and the brake pedal has a long travel before the truck starts to slow down. This can be extremely dangerous in city driving. We have four of these F-650s in our fleet, and all four of these trucks exhibit the same poor braking. Trucks are all new with hydraulic brakes.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2025 Ford F-650 SD a good car?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 F-650 SD rates few complaints: 3.0× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-650 SD at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2025 Ford F-650 SD?
The brakes — 4 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year.
How many recalls does the 2025 Ford F-650 SD have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2025 Ford F-650 SD, the most recent from August 20, 2026 (hinge and attachments). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-650 SD?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2018, 2011 and 2015. See the full Ford F-650 SD years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.