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2021 Ford F-650 SD recalls
4 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2021 Ford F-650 SD with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.
- Canadian recalls
- 03
- U.S. recalls
- 01
- Total campaigns
- 04
Transport Canada recalls
03- Fuel System#2024780
24,495 units affected
Issue: On certain vehicles, the high-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough and the check engine light may turn on. This could also cause a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 6.7 L diesel engine. Safety Risk: A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to update the powertrain control module software.
- Fuel System#2022009
648 units affected
Issue: On certain trucks, there may be a defect in the cap for the secondary fuel filter located in the engine compartment. Over time, a pinhole could develop and cause fuel to leak from the top of the fuel filter. Note: This recall only affects trucks with a 6.7 L diesel engine. Safety Risk: A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the primary and secondary fuel filters.
- Structure#2020334
31 units affected
Issue: On certain trucks, the underbody heat shields and other heat-protection components may be missing. As a result, the interior cabin floor and seat attachments could become hot during certain driving conditions. Note: This recall only affects trucks equipped with a 7.3 L gas engine. Safety Risk: If a person touches a hot floor or seat bolts, there could be a risk of a burn injury. Corrective Actions: Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to install the missing underbody heat shield, thermal insulator patch under the floor mat, seat base covers, and seat bolt covers.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
U.S. NHTSA recalls
01- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS#20V413000
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.
Risk: Skin contact with certain areas of the cabin interior floor or seat attachments in these high temperature conditions may cause injury.
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.
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, or to book the work, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada
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