Most common 2001 Ford F-650 problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Ford F-650 complaints by model year
Best F-650 years: 2011. Compare all years →
2001 Ford F-650 recalls (3)
Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Remedy: Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began January 31, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at…
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. Motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. Owner notification began August 20, 2001.
Service brakes, air › Antilock
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU. Owner notification began March 20, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…
What 2001 Ford F-650 owners say
Transmission & drivetrain
Since the purchase of our 2001 Ford f650, we have had continual problems that are the obvious result of a manufacturer's defect. Not only has this problem cost us money, but we believe that it is a safety risk that cannot be ignored. The clutch itself will fail on the truck in the middle of traffic. The exact problem lies in the clutch cylinder, which, we have replaced an amazing five times. After talking with dealers of this truck and researching others who have purchased this truck for commercial use, we have found that they are having the same problems. Not only have we had problems with this particular truck, but the same exact problem is happening with another 2001 f650 that we purchased at the same time. Due to these continual problems with the clutch, we were forced to have the transmission rebuilt. …
Since ownership of the vehicle consumer replaced the clutch master cylinder seven times. Front axle was replaced once. While driving at any speed the gears were not shifting properly. Dealer replaced the old transmission with a new one.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2001 Ford F-650 a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2001 F-650 rates average: 1.8× as many complaints as a typical year of the F-650 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 2001 Ford F-650?
The transmission & drivetrain — 6 complaints, 67% of all complaints for this model year, most often about clutch assembly. Next are the brakes (2) and speed control & acceleration (1).
How many recalls does the 2001 Ford F-650 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2001 Ford F-650, the most recent from January 18, 2002 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). 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?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011. See the full Ford F-650 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2001 Ford F-650 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 90,000 miles; 20% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.