2005 Ford F-650 Sd recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-18. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE DRIVE LINE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE LOADING. THE BOLT COULD FRACTURE OVER TIME DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER ANCHOR BOLT PLATING.
What could happen: IF THE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT FATIGUES AND ULTIMATELY FRACTURES, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT FUNCTION AND THERE MAY BE NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER OF THE MALFUNCTION WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS SET. THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2005 F-650 SD.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 05V415000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-392-3673.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
Summary: ON CERTAIN MEDIUM DUTY CHASSIS CAB VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE DRIVE LINE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO FATIGUE LOADING. THE BOLT COULD FRACTURE OVER TIME DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER ANCHOR BOLT PLATING.
Consequence: IF THE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT FATIGUES AND ULTIMATELY FRACTURES, THE PARK BRAKE MAY NOT FUNCTION AND THERE MAY BE NO INDICATION TO THE DRIVER OF THE MALFUNCTION WHEN THE PARK BRAKE IS SET. THIS MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 05S36. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
2. Wheels / tires
What's wrong, in plain English: A wheel or tire can fail while driving. ON CERTAIN CAB CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
What could happen: THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2005 F-650 SD.
- Book a repair at any authorized Ford dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 05V202000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-392-3673.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: WHEELS
Summary: ON CERTAIN CAB CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Consequence: THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 05S031. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Digital tire pressure gauge
- 2005 Ford F-650 Sd owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (3), Wheels / tires (2), Transmission / drivetrain (1), Fuel system (1), Diesel (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (6)
07/03/2013 · Transmission / drivetrain
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-650 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER FAILED BY NOT DISENGAGING THE CLUTCH IN TIME. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER OR CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER AS WELL AS THE CLUTCH. THE REPAIR ONLY REM…
09/24/2010 · Fuel system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-650 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES. AFTER EACH FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR FACILITY WHERE THE VEHI…
08/17/2008 · Brakes
I OWN AN 05 F650 AND A 07 F650 BOTH HAVE FRONT END PROBLEMS AS WELL AS BRAKE PROBLEMS SPOKE WITH FORD THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO WARRANTY A PRODUCT UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
10/23/2007 · Wheels / tires
2005 FORD F-650 RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. WHEN THE BLOW OUT OCCURRED THE DEBRIS RUPTURED THE AIR BRAKE LINE ON ANOTHER VEHICLE. *KB (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
01/16/2006 · Brakes
I AM WRITING IN REFERENCE TO A RECALL NOTICE I RECEIVED ON OCTOBER 11, 2005 REGARDING A POSSIBLE DRIVELINE PARKING BRAKE ANCHOR BOLT FRACTURE ON MY F-650 FORD TRUCK. I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK FROM HUBCO FORD IN ALLENTOWN PA. IT HAS SINCE COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT HUBCO FORD, WHERE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, HAS CLOSED ITS DOORS AND NO LONGER CAN SERVICE THIS…
11/01/2005 · Brakes
CONSUMER COMPLAINT IN REGARDS TO RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE, CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO HAVE THIS RECALL DONE DUE TO SERVICE CENTER BEING CLOSED. *TS THE CONSUMER STATED THE NEAREST DEALER IS LOCATED IN ANOTHER STATE, THAT IS ABLE TO HANDLE THE SIZE OF THE TRUCK. THE CONSUMER STATED FORD SHOULD NOTIFY CUSTOMERS WHEN A DEALERSHIP CLOSES ITS DOORS. *JB