The 2005 Ford F-650 Sd has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,323 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the parking brake. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
PARKING BRAKE05V4150002005-09-196,298 affected
Defect
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.
WHEELS05V2020002005-05-0425 affected
Defect
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.
Complaints by component
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:HYDRAULIC
2
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints6
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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”
“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”
“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…”
“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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 Ford F-650 Sd as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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