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2011 FORD F-650 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

3

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2011 FORD F-650

The 2011 FORD F-650 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE. 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 (2 complaints).

Recalls for the 2011 FORD F-650

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2011 FORD F-650, potentially affecting up to 394 vehicles.

Recall 12V562000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

| 42 vehicles affected

Defect: 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). Suspect vehicles, in their as-built configuration, had a Sure Power battery separator installed on the inboard side of the curb side rail. These battery separators may...

Consequence: If the battery separator overheats it can result in smoke and possibly a fire.

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

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Recall 12V097000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE

| 352 vehicles affected

Defect: 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. INTERNAL LEAKAGE CAN LEAD TO AIR PRESSURE BEING DELIVERED TO AFFECTED PRIMARY OR SECONDARY BRAKE CAUSING CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION.

Consequence: UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT AND LEAD TO A FIRE. UNEXPECTED CONTINUOUS BRAKE APPLICATION CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO, THE BRAKES MAY BE APPLIED WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS, FAILING TO GIVE PROPER WARNING TO OTHER DRIVERS.

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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY AT 1-800-392-3673.

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Owner Complaints for the 2011 FORD F-650

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 FORD F-650. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Engine
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11190897 | ENGINE | | 12,401 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-650. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED AND THE BRAKE AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEE SMITH FORD (2600 8TH AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407, (423) 622-4161) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE AND ENGINE KNOCK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. CONSUMER STATED OVER THE COURSE OF 4 YEARS THERE HAS BEEN MANY RE-OCCURRENCES OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBERS: 16982432 AND 16784821. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,401. *BF *JB
#11190897 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 12,401 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-650. WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED AND THE BRAKE AND CHECK ENGINE INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE AND MASTER CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LEE SMITH FORD (2600 8TH AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37407, (423) 622-4161) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE AND ENGINE KNOCK SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. CONSUMER STATED OVER THE COURSE OF 4 YEARS THERE HAS BEEN MANY RE-OCCURRENCES OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBERS: 16982432 AND 16784821. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,401. *BF *JB
#10970602 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
REPLACED HPB SYSTEM, CONFIGURED ABS MODUAL, AND BLED BRAKE SYSTEM ON MY 2011 F650 MEDIUM DUTY COMMERCIAL TRUCK. FORD REFUSES TO REIMBURSE THE COST ($4722.60) EVEN THOUGH THE REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED BY A FORD AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP.

Safety Rating for the 2011 FORD F-650

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 FORD F-650 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 FORD F-650

Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 FORD F-650. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

44863 — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROOF ARE OPEN. *TA

ASI-44343 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

FORD: THE DIESEL FUEL GAUGE CAN READ IN REVERSE, INDICATING LOW LEVEL OF DEF FLUID, DUE TO DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) BEING IMPROPERLY FILLED, RESULTING IN ERRONEOUS DEF GAUGE INDICATION OF DEF TANK IS FILLED PAST RECOMMENDED FILL LEVEL. MODEL 2011-2013 F650, 750. *PE

ASI-44182 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

FORD: IF DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF) TANK IS FILLED BEYOND THE RECOMMENDED LEVEL, IMPROPERLY, CAN RESULT IN AN ERRONEOUS GAUGE INDICATION AND COULD READ IN REVERSE, INDICATING LOW LEVEL DEF FLUID. MODEL 2011-2012 F-650, 750. *PE

NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 FORD F-650

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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