2011 Ford F-650 Problems & Complaints

Average53% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-650 at the same age

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2011 Ford F-650 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the F-650 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (2 complaints, typically around 12,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

2complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
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Most common 2011 Ford F-650 problems

  • Brakes~12,000 miles
    2100%
  • Engine & cooling~12,000 miles
    150%

Share of the 2 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F-650 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Ford F-650. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best F-650 years: 2011. Compare all years →

2011 Ford F-650 recalls (2)

Equipment › Electrical

NHTSA recall 12V-562 · Dec 3, 2012 · 42 vehicles

Phenix Enterprises, Inc. (Phenix) is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2011 trucks manufactured from July 22, 2008, through December 16, 2011, equipped with a Sure Power battery separator, part number 16511893 (model 1314).

Remedy: Phenix will notify owners and replace the battery separator free of charge. Owners may contact Phenix at 1-800-736-9790.

Service brakes, air › Supply › Check valve

NHTSA recall 12V-097 · Mar 7, 2012 · 352 vehicles

Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-650 and f-750 trucks, manufactured from December 3, 2010, through December 20, 2011, equipped with bendix atr-6 antilock traction relay valves. In extremely cold conditions, the bendix relay valves May potentially develop internal leakage.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a bendix atr-6 traction relay valve kit. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on April 12, 2012.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2011 Ford F-650 a good car?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2011 F-650 rates average: 53% fewer complaints than a typical year of the F-650 at the same age. It is one of the best F-650 years by this measure. 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 2011 Ford F-650?

The brakes — 2 complaints, 100% of all complaints for this model year. Next is the engine & cooling (1).

How many recalls does the 2011 Ford F-650 have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-650, the most recent from December 3, 2012 (electrical). 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 2011 Ford F-650 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 12,000 miles; 100% 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.