Model year record

2021 Ford F-650 SD

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V413000

Structure: frame and members: underbody shields

Component
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,229
Reported to NHTSA
2020-07-17
Owners notified
2020-09-28

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-650 and F-750 trucks equipped with 7.3L gasoline engines. The underbody heat shield and other heat-protection components were not installed during assembly. Without these components, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments may reach elevated temperatures in certain driving conditions.

Safety risk

Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S36.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline130,000 mi

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.