- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 and 2015 Ford F-650, and F-750 trucks manufactured February 14, 2011, to April 28, 2015, and equipped with a 70% fixed bench passenger seat. The affected vehicles have passenger seat belt anchorage floor attachments that are not installed in the correct location. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
- The risk
- Seat belt anchors that are installed in an incorrect location may increase the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will correct the seat belt anchorage locations, free of charge. The recall began on November 12, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C09.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Ford F-650 SD Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Ford F-650 SD have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in August 2015 for the anchorage.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical F-650 SD year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Ford F-650 SD recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-650 trucks, manufactured from february 2, 2011, through february 17, 2011, and equipped with a meritor mfs08 front steer axle. The bolts attaching the steering arm to the steering knuckle were not properly tightened. This condition can result in the steering arm loosening or separating.
- The risk
- Loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and steering knuckle, and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 20, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
- The problem
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-650 and f-750 trucks, equipped with air brakes and a trailer package or tractor package, for an incorrectly programmed abs module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "Air brake systems (abs)."
- The risk
- An affected vehicle may not display a trailer abs fault in the cab of the truck warning the driver of an existing trailer abs failure. Such an abs failure may result in trailer brake lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will notify owners and replace the abs module free of charge. The safety recall began on may 18, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
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Ford F-650 SD: every year compared
All F-650 SD years2011 Ford F-650 SD vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Ford F-650 SD | 0 | 3 | C | |
| 2011 Ford F-150 Regular Cab | 2,137 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Edge | 1,803 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Escape Hev | 1,334 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Escape | 1,321 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Explorer | 1,198 | 8 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Expedition | 71 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Ford Crown Victoria | 24 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2011 Ford E-150 Van | 23 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Ford F-650 SD
Does the 2011 Ford F-650 SD have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2011 Ford F-650 SD: anchorage (August 2015); axle assembly (January 2012); control unit / module (May 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Ford F-650 SD had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Ford F-650 SD a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Ford F-650 SD year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2011 Ford F-650 SD has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data