2001 Ford F-650
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2001 Ford F-650. Newest first.
Certain medium duty pickup trucks equipped with air brakes that include the optional trailer package fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the air brake lines connected to the tractor protection valve are misrouted.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A leak in the primary air circuit or secondary air circuit could result in a reduction or loss of the trailer brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will re-route the air lines connected to the tractor protection valve. Owner notification began january 31, 2002. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-248-0186.
Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. a switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor gear case could malfunction and overheat, potentially resulting in loss of intermittent wiper function, loss of wiper park function, complete loss of wiper function, or ignition of the plastic…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Loss of visibility while driving increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the date code on the wiper motor. motors built with the suspect time frame will have the wiper motor gear case cover replaced. owner notification began august 20, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with bendix air ABS with an EC-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu), there have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition could cause the ABS ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. this could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the ABS ecu. owner notification began march 20, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Owner complaints
9 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
TL* the contact owns a 2001 ford F-650. While driving at various speeds, exhaust fumes emitted into the cabin of the vehicle. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 246,000.
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Rotor
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford F650. while decelerating at 5 mph, the brakes made a grinding noise. the contact noticed that the rear inside disc rotors showed signs of metal against metal wear. he stated that the inboard disk pad had almost worn completely through the disk rotor. this could…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford F650. while decelerating at 5 mph, the brakes made a grinding noise. the contact noticed that the rear inside disc rotors showed signs of metal against metal wear. he stated that the inboard disk pad had almost worn completely through the disk rotor. this could have caused the piston seals to fail and release all of the brake fluid. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer. the current mileage was 51,700 and failure mileage was 51,650.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving it was hard to shift gears. dealerships mechanic informed the consumer that the problem pertained to transmission failure. *Ak
- Power train › Axle assembly · Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Manual transmission
Since ownership of the vehicle consumer replaced the clutch master cylinder seven times. front axle was replaced once. while driving at any speed the gears were not shifting properly. dealer replaced the old transmission with a new one. *Ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Since the purchase of our 2001 ford F650, we have had continual problems that are the obvious result of a manufacturer's defect. not only has this problem cost us money, but we believe that it IS a safety risk that cannot be ignored. the clutch itself will fail on the truck in the middle of…
Since the purchase of our 2001 ford F650, we have had continual problems that are the obvious result of a manufacturer's defect. not only has this problem cost us money, but we believe that it IS a safety risk that cannot be ignored. the clutch itself will fail on the truck in the middle of traffic. the exact problem lies in the clutch cylinder, which, we have replaced an amazing five times. after talking with dealers of this truck and researching others who have purchased this truck for commercial use, we have found that they are having the same problems. not only have we had problems with this particular truck, but the same exact problem IS happening with another 2001 F650 that we purchased at the same time. due to these continual problems with the clutch, we were forced to have the transmission rebuilt. not only was this costly, but there IS no way to prevent us from continuing to replace our clutch cylinder and eventually replacing the transmission once again. when the clutch fails on the highway, it becomes difficult in the middle of a busy interstate to steer the truck off the road. we are constantly delivering to busy metropolitan areas, and we purchased this truck with the idea that it was completely safe. however, the clutch continues to fail, and the replacement parts, too, are defective. *jb
- Vehicle speed control › Cruise control
Truck unsafe to opperate because of stalling and truck will run away down hill and will pull vehicle when at idle setting still.*ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle) · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Hydraulic cylinder clutch pedal malfunctioned, causing vehicle to accelerate when applying brakes. dealer has replaced cylinder three times. Please provide further information.*ak
- Power train › Manual transmission
The clutch pedal went to the floor and would not return, consumer was informed that the clutch master cylinder had failed.*jb
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Clutch hyd. System fails with no warning .clutch will not disengage. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10019075Fuel conditioner. Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust.
- 10018067Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
- 10017865Headlight adjustment - chassis cab incomplete vehicles.
- 10013113Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips.
- 10011168Vacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost.
- 10010734Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. Oasis. To also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750.
- 10010731Multiple vehicles - fuel level indication concerns - service tip. Various models including 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, expedition, explorer, mountaineer and aviator.
- 10008590Suspension-vehicle lean correction procedure.
- 10008313Air brake foot valve replacement on vehicles equipped with E14 foot valve.
- 10008309Noise-knocking/cackling coming from engine-vehicles with 7.3L engine-availability of fuel system accumulator.
- 10008288Low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling cold, excessive white smoke cold, or hard start. This oasis updates previous oasis dated 12/01/03.
- 10004879Vehicles equipped with a 7.3L engine (after serial number 0661894) - under valve cover (uvc) harness retainer clip released for service. Includes 2003 econoline, super duty, f650/750 and excursion.
- 10004861High pressure oil pump leak on vehicles equipped with 7.3L diesel engine.
- 10004860A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo.
- 10004858Some medium duty vehicles equipped with the 7.3L powerstroke diesel engine may exhibit knocking or cackling noise coming from the engine. Availability of fuel system accumulator.
- 10004857Engine oil pan corrosion on vehicles equipped with the 7.3L diesel engine. Various models including 2003 super duty f series.
- 10003749A loss of power, oil leaks around the turbo, and/or excessive exhaust noise from the turbo.
- 10002677Clutch pedal goes to floor - clutch will not fully disengage.
- 10002480Flywheel housing damage on vehicles equipped with caterpillar engine and spicer 7 speed manual transmission.
- 637717Subject pertains to a lean / sag to the left condition.
- 637587Some vehicles may exhibit driveline vibration at any speed.
- 636335Subject regarding rear axle oil pinion seal leak.
- 636065Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines.
- 636029Information on gel-like substance floating on top of fluid in master cylinder.
- 636025Clutch pedal concerns which goes to the floor and / or will not fully disengage.
- 630607Some vehicles may exhibit a hydromax light on with diagnostic trouble code c1149 stored in memory.
- 630583Some vehicles may exhibit erratic windshield wiper function after a gem module replacement.
- 630581Some vehicles may exhibit a hydromax malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code c1149.
- 630505Some vehicles may exhibit a condition of not being able to disengage clutch as the clutch pedal IS stroked or the clutch pedal remains on floor.
- 630384Some vehicles may exhibit a hydromax lamp illumination while driving, and/or a diagnostic trouble code c1149.
- 630243Some diesel dual fuel tank system equipped vehicles may exhibit degraded engine performance, lack/loss of power.
- 630192Some super duty f series equipped with pto capable transmissions may exhibit a failure to go t high idle upon pto engagement.
- 630103Some vehicles may exhibit a tacky surface on the instrument panel (ip).
- 630068Information regarding failure of the clutch master cylinder.*yh
- 630009Hydromax light on with diagnostic trouble code c1149 stored in memory.
- 630007Hydromax light on with diagnostic trouble code c1149 stored in memory.
- 625788Some vehicles equipped with a cummins 5.9L diesel engine may exhibit a hesitation / stumble at times.
- 622675Some vehicles equipped with 26 inch diameter fans may exhibit an engine overheat condition.
- 621027Some vehicles built between 08/01/2000 and 01/20/2001 equipped with a 7.3 dit engine and an allison automatic transmissions may exhibit a stall and / or no start condition with diagnostic trouble codes p1211 / p1212.
- 620221Concerns with vehicles exhibiting the oil pressure gauge registering low or no oil pressure usually on initial start-up after several hours of cold soak.
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