2009 FORD F-650 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 FORD F-650 SD
The 2009 FORD F-650 SD has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 FORD F-650 SD
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2009 FORD F-650 SD, potentially affecting up to 6,322 vehicles.
Recall 10V398000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 3,469 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C7 ENGINE. THE #5 AND #6 FUEL LINES MAY CRACK AT THE FASTENING POINT TO THE COMMON FUEL RAIL AND CAUSE A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence: A FUEL LEAK, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy: FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CATERPILLAR DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
View full details →Recall 09V476000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 42 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS. THE CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITHOUT A CONNECTOR SEAL IF THIS SEAL IS MISSING, THE CONNECTOR TERMINALS MAY CORRODE AFFECTING THE PROPER ILLUMINATION OF THE VEHICLE'S REAR BRAKE LAMPS, TAIL LAMPS, TURN SIGNAL LAMPS OR TRAILER LAMPS (IF EQUIPPED.) ALSO, THE FUNCTION OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM...
Consequence: INOPERATIVE LAMPS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR THE MAIN AND REAR CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS IF NECESSARY. A MISSING SEAL WILL BE REPLACED AND ELECTRICAL GREASE APPLIED TO PREVENT FUTURE CORROSION. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 08V428000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 2,811 vehicles affected
Defect: FORD IS RECALLING 2,811 MY 2008-2009 F-650 AND F-750 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH C7 OR C9 CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP OUTLET CHECK PLUG MAY BE CRACKED WHICH COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY AND LEAK.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: FORD IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR (PLEASE SEE 08E042). CATERPILLAR WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP PLUG FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR AT 1-800-447-4986, OR FORD AT 1-800-343-5338 (FLEET OWNERS) OR 1-866-906-9811 (MOTOR HOME OWNERS).
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 FORD F-650 SD
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 FORD F-650 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-650 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO MAKE A SHARP LEFT TURN TO AVOID CRASHING INTO A VEHICLE. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ACTIVATED AND SHIFTED THE GEAR SHIFTER INTO SLOW RANGE TO BE ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A CONTROL UNIT FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000. UPDATED 05/19/17*LJ *CN
Safety Rating for the 2009 FORD F-650 SD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 FORD F-650 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 FORD F-650 SD
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2009 FORD F-650 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CSP-11B23 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. POSSIBLIY INCLUDING: MALFUNCTION LIGHT ON, RUNS ROUGH, REDUCED POWER, EXCESSIVE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST, FUEL SMELL FROM THE CRANKCASE, COOLANT LOSS, AND ENGINE NOISE. *RM
TSB-08-24-11 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
FORD: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT CHAFFING OF THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE ON THE FRAME BOLTS. *PE
TSB-08-24-11 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
FORD: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT CHAFFING OF THE LOWER RADIATOR HOSE ON THE FRAME BOLTS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 FORD F-650 SD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-650 SD
- 2004 FORD F-650 SD — 12 complaints
- 2005 FORD F-650 SD — 6 complaints
- 2006 FORD F-650 SD — 3 complaints
- 2007 FORD F-650 SD — 5 complaints
- 2008 FORD F-650 SD — 2 complaints
- 2009 FORD F-650 SD (current)
- 2010 FORD F-650 SD — 0 complaints
- 2011 FORD F-650 SD — 1 complaint
- 2012 FORD F-650 SD — 0 complaints
- 2013 FORD F-650 SD — 0 complaints
- 2014 FORD F-650 SD — 0 complaints
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