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2023 Ford F-650
Limited data: few reports on file, read the verdict loosely
Too few owner complaints are on file to affirm this car. Treat it as unproven, not endorsed, and lean hard on a professional pre-purchase inspection.
2 owner complaints · 1 recalls · data verified July 15, 2026 · source: NHTSA
What the record shows so far
Only 2 owner complaints on file for this exact model year, too few to judge long-term reliability. Treat this as unproven, not endorsed, and lean on a professional inspection.
The math, shown
Full methodology →How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
NHTSA hasn’t published a crash-test rating for this model year. That’s common for lower-volume or older models. It doesn’t mean the car is unsafe, just that this program hasn’t tested it.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2023 Ford F-650, plotted where owners report it happening.
Transmission & drivetrain
100%2 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“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 Purcha…”
Engine
50%1 complaints · 1 in the last 2 years
“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 Purcha…”
Brakes
50%1 complaints
“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 deal…”
Recalls (1)
Safety recall repairs are free at the brand’s franchised dealers. Before buying, run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and make the seller show the work was done.
Parking Brake · 24V143000
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.
Risk: A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will replace the parking brake handle assembly. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S09.
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.