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2001 Ford F 650

Based on reports from 13 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
13
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
3
TSBs
47

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 13 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:clutch AssemblyHIGH

3 owners reported power train:clutch assembly issues — failures commonly reported around 52K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:manual TransmissionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:clutch Assembly (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:clutch Assembly3 (23%)
Power Train:manual Transmission3 (23%)
Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle)1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components1 (8%)
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control1 (8%)
Power Train:axle Assembly1 (8%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission1 (8%)
Service Brakes, Air:disc:rotor1 (8%)

2001 Ford F 650: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:clutch Assembly Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2001 Ford F 650, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 51,650 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 52K-mile mark.

Power Train:manual Transmission Issues

Power Train:manual Transmission complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2001 Ford F 650, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:manual transmission-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) Issues

Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/hand Lever(motorcycle) complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2001 Ford F 650, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:clutch assembly:pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2001 Ford F 650, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2001 Ford F 650. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

00V232007Mar 2001

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

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.

01V258000Aug 2001

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

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 COVER MATERIAL. SWITCH MALFUNCTION IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR WHEN THE INTERMITTENT SETTING OF THE WIPERS IS BEING USED, OR WHEN SNOW OR ICE OBSTRUCTS THE BLADES FROM RETURNING TO THE "PARKED" POSITION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT AT THE FOLLOWING ASSEMBLY PLANTS: ATLANTA PLANT FROM 2/11/00 THROUGH 7/31/00; CHICAGO PLANT FROM 2/14/00 THROUGH 8/4/00; KANSAS CITY PLANT FROM 2/26/00 TO 9/4/00; KENTUCKY TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/18/00 TO 8/31/00; MICHIGAN TRUCK PLANT FROM 2/23/00 THROUGH 8/3/00; NORFOLK PLANT FROM 2/21/00 THROUGH 7/27/00; WAYNE STAMPING AND ASSEMBLY PLANT FROM 2/25/00 THROUGH 8/15/00; AND WIXOM PLANT FROM 2/15/00 THROUGH 8/8/00.

02V024000Jan 2002

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

2001 Ford F 650: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Ford F 650?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2001 Ford F 650 is related to the power train:clutch assembly, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2001 Ford F 650 reliable?
The 2001 Ford F 650 has 13 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2001 Ford F 650 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2001 Ford F 650 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2001 Ford F 650 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Ford F 650 problems start?
Based on 7 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 51,650 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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