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2017 Ford F-450 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 15
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 22
Latest campaign: Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component15

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Latches/locks/linkages	3	Dec 4, 2019	19V864000 17V652000 17V331000
Back over prevention	2	Sep 4, 2025	25V572000 22V644000
Power train	2	Nov 29, 2022	22V880000 17V212000
Engine	2	Apr 8, 2019	19V278000 18V894000
Seats	2	Sep 25, 2017	17V599000 17V332000
Structure	1	Dec 11, 2019	19V880000
Equipment	1	May 29, 2019	19V401000
Exterior lighting	1	May 3, 2019	19V342000
Fuel system, diesel	1	Oct 26, 2016	16V778000

Safety recalls15

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 4, 2025Latest campaign


Sep 4, 202525V572000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. Risk A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Nov 29, 202222V880000	Power train: driveline driveshaft A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V880000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture. Risk A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 22V880000 · Nov 29, 2022
Aug 26, 202222V644000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V644000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image. Risk Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 22V644000 · Aug 26, 2022
Dec 11, 201919V880000	Structure: body roof and pillars A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V880000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area. Risk A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 19V880000 · Dec 11, 2019
Dec 4, 201919V864000	Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate latch Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V864000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches. Risk Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48. Filed under F-450 Sd Campaign NHTSA 19V864000 · Dec 4, 2019
May 29, 201919V401000	Equipment The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V401000 What's wrong VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed. Risk The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400. Filed under F-450 Campaign NHTSA 19V401000 · May 29, 2019

Merged from NHTSA model names: F-450 Sd, F-450. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component22

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

22Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Structure	9	41	0	0	0
Power train	8	36	1	0	0
Electrical system	3	14	0	0	0
Latches/locks/linkages	2	9	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	1	5	0	1	0
Unknown or other	1	5	1	0	0
Engine	1	5	0	1	3
Air bags	1	5	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	1	5	0	0	0
Seats	1	5	0	0	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-450, F-450 SD.

Latest reports

Engine and engine cooling
“The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, there was a loud pop coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle immediately caught fire.”
Filed 09/29/2026 · ODI 11767664
Unknown or other
“tailgate opens while driving could cause jackknife of trailer and truck has recall, recall has been performed 3 times and still having issues midway ford inspected and said the tailgate is functioning as intended no…”
Filed 04/24/2025 · ODI 11656631
Engine
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated that the vehicle had been diagnosed with an oil leak coming from the injector seals.”
Filed 06/06/2024 · ODI 11592921

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2017 Ford F-450 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-450 have?

NHTSA lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford F-450. The most recent, 25V572000 (reported September 4, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Ford F-450 recalls for?

The largest group is latches/locks/linkages, with 3 campaigns. Others: back over prevention (2), power train (2), engine (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Ford F-450?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 9 complaints out of 22 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Ford F-450?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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