Total Complaints
4 filings
FORD F-650 SD · model year
2023 FORD F-650 SD
4 NHTSA complaints, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2023FORDF-650 SD carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2023 F-650 SD is power train with 2 filings, followed by service brakes (1) and engine (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 177 investigation files overlapping the 2023 F-650 SD, and 8 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
Recalls (1)
24V14300023/02/2024
PARKING BRAKE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 F-650 and F-750 vehicles. The parking brake may malfunction and allow the lever to be released without pressing the release button.
Recent Complaints
20250910ENGINE
Vehicle: 2023 Ford F650 7.3L Godzilla engine (VIN: [XXX] ) Issue: Catastrophic engine failure at 48,664 miles - camshaft/lifter failure requiring $21,898 repair Purchase: Feb 2024 with 6,250 miles (essentially new) Ford's Illegal Denial: Denying warranty coverage solely due to rebuilt title status Rebuilt title from cosmetic damage only - no engine/mechanical damage Engine defect completely unrelated to previous cosmetic damage Ford's Contradictory Actions: Simultaneously covers identical engine defects in A&M's 2022 F550 under Recall 24S78 Acknowledges 7.3L Godzilla manufacturing defects in Technical Service Bulletins Has 3,000+ warranty claims for related engine failures Legal Violations: Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Prohibits denying coverage without proving title issue caused defect Federal law: Manufacturing defects retain coverage regardless of unrelated title changes Burden on Ford to prove causation - they cannot Business Impact: A&M Towing provides critical emergency ser
20250910POWER TRAIN
Vehicle: 2023 Ford F650 7.3L Godzilla engine (VIN: [XXX] ) Issue: Catastrophic engine failure at 48,664 miles - camshaft/lifter failure requiring $21,898 repair Purchase: Feb 2024 with 6,250 miles (essentially new) Ford's Illegal Denial: Denying warranty coverage solely due to rebuilt title status Rebuilt title from cosmetic damage only - no engine/mechanical damage Engine defect completely unrelated to previous cosmetic damage Ford's Contradictory Actions: Simultaneously covers identical engine defects in A&M's 2022 F550 under Recall 24S78 Acknowledges 7.3L Godzilla manufacturing defects in Technical Service Bulletins Has 3,000+ warranty claims for related engine failures Legal Violations: Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act: Prohibits denying coverage without proving title issue caused defect Federal law: Manufacturing defects retain coverage regardless of unrelated title changes Burden on Ford to prove causation - they cannot Business Impact: A&M Towing provides critical emergency ser
20220531SERVICE BRAKES
Picked up the brand new F650 rollback tow truck from the dealer in Ohio. Traveling back to California with a Chevy Yukon 2WD on the bed. Approx 200 miles from the dealer the "Service Advance Trac warning appeared on the dash. The traction yellow light and wrench appeared on the dash. I was traveling down the highway. I called my dealer in California to ask what might be wrong. My dealer told me Ford was having a problem with the system and do not have a solution at the present time. however it should not be a performance issue. Continued on with the vehicle. As it turns out not only is it a performance issue its also a major safety issue. First noticed that when pulling away from a stop light vehicle struggled to get moving. Driving on flat ground the vehicle would get up to speed but slowly. The real danger is when braking. After you touch the brakes there is NO throttle response to get going again. The accelerator was as good as dead. This happened at 76 miles per hour on the highw
20220531POWER TRAIN
Picked up the brand new F650 rollback tow truck from the dealer in Ohio. Traveling back to California with a Chevy Yukon 2WD on the bed. Approx 200 miles from the dealer the "Service Advance Trac warning appeared on the dash. The traction yellow light and wrench appeared on the dash. I was traveling down the highway. I called my dealer in California to ask what might be wrong. My dealer told me Ford was having a problem with the system and do not have a solution at the present time. however it should not be a performance issue. Continued on with the vehicle. As it turns out not only is it a performance issue its also a major safety issue. First noticed that when pulling away from a stop light vehicle struggled to get moving. Driving on flat ground the vehicle would get up to speed but slowly. The real danger is when braking. After you touch the brakes there is NO throttle response to get going again. The accelerator was as good as dead. This happened at 76 miles per hour on the highw
Compare 2023FORDF-650 SD to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 8 Open
EA26001Engineering AnalysisOpen
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
PE25020Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Timing Belt Failure
DP25001Defect PetitionOpen
Underbody shields detachment
PE25007Preliminary EvaluationOpen
B-Pillar Trim Detachment
PE25002Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2023 FORD F-650 SD have?▼
The 2023 FORD F-650 SD has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2023 FORD F-650 SD?▼
Yes, the 2023 FORD F-650 SD has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is PARKING BRAKE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 FORD F-650 SD?▼
The most-complained component for the 2023 FORD F-650 SD is POWER TRAIN with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SERVICE BRAKES and ENGINE.
Is the 2023 FORD F-650 SD safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.