2021 Ford F-650 SD Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2021 Ford F-650 SD, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2021 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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Underbody shields (structure)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly. Without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments may reach elevated temperatures in certain driving…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2021 Ford F-650 SD have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 30,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact works for a company that owned a 2021 Ford F-650 SD commercial vehicle. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard an abnormally loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2023 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2021 Ford F-650 SD
How do I know if my 2021 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2021 Ford F-650 SD; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 20V413000).
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.