2017 Ford F-450 SD Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

11 safety recalls on file

The 2017 Ford F-450 SD has 11 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).

11Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2017 Ford F-450 SD recalls

Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image

Recall 25V572Sep 3, 20251,456,417 vehicles affected

The rearview camera can display a distorted, inverted, or blank image while the vehicle is in reverse.

Driveshaft may fracture, causing loss of power or rollaway

Recall 22V880Nov 29, 202218,808 vehicles affected

A radial damper inside the driveshaft can move out of position over time.

Foggy Rearview Camera Image Can Hide Hazards Behind You

Recall 22V644Aug 26, 2022277,040 vehicles affected

This recall covers certain 2017-2018 Ford F-Super Duty trucks and Lincoln Continental sedans equipped with the 360-degree camera system.

Seat belt sparks can ignite interior materials, causing fire

Recall 19V880Dec 11, 2019490,574 vehicles affected

Certain 2017-2019 Ford F-Super Duty SuperCrew Cab trucks have carpet flooring that can ignite if a front seat belt pretensioner fires during a crash.

Tailgate May Unlatch Unexpectedly, Dropping Cargo

Recall 19V864Dec 4, 2019231,664 vehicles affected

Water can get into the electrical wiring of the tailgate release switch in the tailgate handle.

Damaged Engine Block Heater Cable Can Overheat and Cause Fire

Recall 19V278Apr 8, 2019131,068 vehicles affected

Some pickup trucks with an engine block heater had a previous repair under an earlier recall.

Doors May Open While Driving, Raising Injury Risk

Recall 17V652Oct 16, 20171,101,107 vehicles affected

Certain doors may have a bent or kinked actuation cable, or the door latch may freeze after water enters it.

Passenger Seat Belt May Not Hold in a Crash

Recall 17V599Sep 25, 2017504 vehicles affected

Certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually adjusted front passenger seats may have a seat belt anchor that is not adequately welded to the seat cushion frame.

Driver's seat back may fail to restrain occupant in crash

Recall 17V332May 22, 20172,204 vehicles affected

Some 2017 Ford Explorer and F-Series Super Duty trucks have a manual driver's seat back recliner with inadequate welds.

Driveline may vibrate and fracture, causing loss of power

Recall 17V212Mar 27, 2017509 vehicles affected

The driveline can vibrate when the vehicle is driven at highway speeds.

Fuel leak and fire risk in diesel fuel conditioning module

Recall 16V778Oct 26, 2016170 vehicles affected

A protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may not stick properly to the truck, so it can come loose.

Most common 2017 Ford F-450 SD problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Power Train1

What owners report

2020-03-23, Power Train
TL* THE CONSUMER OWNS A 2017 FORD F-450. THE CONSUMER STATED HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY THE DRIVE SHAFT SHOUT OUT AND THE CAD FELL APART IN TWO PIECES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO (VICTOR FORD INC 1400 US-12, WAUCONDA, IL 60084) THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER AND THE CONTACT HAS LITTLE INFORMATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THIS FAILURE. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED THE FAILURE TO (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V212000 POWER TRAIN) VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. *DT *AS*DT*JB*DT*JB

2017 Ford F-450 SD questions

Does the 2017 Ford F-450 SD have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls for the 2017 Ford F-450 SD: Rearview Camera May Show Blank or Distorted Image; Driveshaft may fracture, causing loss of power or rollaway; Foggy Rearview Camera Image Can Hide Hazards Behind You; Seat belt sparks can ignite interior materials, causing fire; Tailgate May Unlatch Unexpectedly, Dropping Cargo. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-450 SD?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Ford F-450 SD has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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