The contact works for a company that owned a 2021 Ford F-650 SD commercial vehicle. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, he heard an abnormally loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he looked at the side view mirrors and saw black smoke and a reflection of flames on the rear driver's side of the vehicle. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road. The contact stated that he jumped out of the vehicle and ran in the opposite direction. The contact that the vehicle exploded while he was contacting the police department. A police report was filed. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with the assistance of the fire department. The contact was unsure whether a fire department report was filed. There was no injury sustained. The vehicle was towed to the company's office. The vehicle was totaled. There was no further information provided. An unknown dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The worst 2021 Ford F-650 SD problems
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Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- What is wrong
- 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.
Recall number 20V413000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Ford F-650 SD 70
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2572 to update the Parts List to correct the part number LC3Z-6006-L to...
- Rattle/scraping noise upon startup that may remain after the engine is running
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2322 to update the Service Procedure, Labor Operations and Parts List
- Rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine...
- Rattle/scraping noise upon startup that may remain after the engine is running
- Rattle/scraping noise from the bellhousing area on start-up. Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 Engine...
- Incorrectly illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0420 and/or...
- Certain 2020-2023 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Line Trucks Equipped with Diesel Engines
- This article supersedes TSB 25-2200 to update the parts list to add the new camshaft and tappet service...
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
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Is the 2021 Ford F-650 SD reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Ford F-650 SD, fewer than a typical F-650 SD model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Ford F-650 SD?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2021 Ford F-650 SD have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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