2005 Ford F-650 SD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 Ford F-650 SD, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 Ford F-650 SD
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hydraulic (parking brake)
On certain medium duty chassis cab vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes, the drive line park brake anchor bolt may be susceptible to fatigue loading. The bolt could fracture over time due to insufficient clamp load as a result of improper anchor bolt plating.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the park brake anchor bolt. The recall began on october 6, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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Wheels
On certain cab chassis vehicles equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on may 17, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Ford F-650 SD have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 63,487 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-650 sd. The contact stated that the clutch master cylinder failed by not disengaging the clutch in time. The contact applied the brakes to stop the vehicle. The cont”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 3, 2013 · Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-650 super duty. The contact was driving approximately 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the fuel t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 24, 2010 · Fuel system, diesel
Compare Ford F-650 SD model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Ford F-650 SD model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Ford F-650 SD | 2 | 10 |
| 2005 Ford F-650 SD | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 Ford F-650 SD | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Ford F-650 SD | 1 | 5 |
| 2008 Ford F-650 SD | 4 | 2 |
| 2009 Ford F-650 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Ford F-650 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Ford F-650 SD | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Ford F-650 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 Ford F-650 SD | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Ford F-650 SD | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-650 SD | 3 | 3 |
| 2018 Ford F-650 SD | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 Ford F-650 SD | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 Ford F-650 SD | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-650 SD | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 Ford F-650 SD | 3 | 4 |
| 2026 Ford F-650 SD | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2005 Ford F-650 SD
How do I know if my 2005 Ford F-650 SD has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 Ford F-650 SD; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ford dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V202000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.