Ford recalls 2021 F-650 trucks with potential transmission fluid leaks that could cause engine fires. Owners must have transmission lines inspected by dealers for free.
Leaking transmission fluid may contact hot engine components, increasing the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Ford is recalling 2021 F-650 trucks that may leak transmission fluid near hot engine parts, increasing fire risk. This could happen if the transmission oil cooler line contacts the air conditioning compressor pulley. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80393-ford-f-650-2021-power-train-recall-engine-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80393-ford-f-650-2021-power-train-recall-engine-fire-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V691000
“Ford F-650 (2021) Power Train Recall: Engine Fire Risk from Transmission Leak.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80393-ford-f-650-2021-power-train-recall-engine-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 20V691000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V691000).
Leaking transmission fluid can come into contact with hot engine parts, creating a fire hazard. This happens when the transmission oil cooler line touches the air conditioning compressor pulley, causing fluid to leak.
Owners of 2021 Ford F-650 trucks with 7.3L gas engines are affected. Drivers using these trucks without proper transmission line maintenance face the highest risk.
Check if your 2021 Ford F-650 has a 7.3L gas engine. The recall started December 21, 2020, and applies to vehicles with transmission oil cooler lines that may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Dealers will check transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, fixing or replacing damaged lines at no cost.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, correcting the lines and replacing any that are damaged, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S66.
The transmission oil cooler line may contact the air conditioning compressor pulley, causing transmission fluid leaks that could lead to engine fires.
Your 2021 Ford F-650 with a 7.3L gas engine is affected. The recall started December 21, 2020.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection of transmission lines at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V691000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V691000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect transmission oil cooler lines for proper orientation and damage, correcting the lines and replacing any that are damaged, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S66. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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