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2017 Ford F-550 SD Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Ford F-550 SD has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Ford dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Ford F-550 SD. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2017 Ford F-550 SD owner complaints

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-550 SD, describing incidents dated November 17, 2017 to July 17, 2018.

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
Power Train 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint
Steering 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11121002 · Filed August 20, 2018
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO LOSE SPEED AND THE ENGINE WILL DIE, RESULTING IN DIFFICULT STEERING AND BRAKING. THE FORD DEALER HAS INDICATED THIS ISSUE IS BEING CAUSED BY WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL…
ODI #11073798 · Filed February 20, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE, FISHTAIL, AND AN ECHOING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PASO ROBLES FORD (2401 OAKWOOD ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Ford F-550 SD in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Preliminary Evaluation PE24-014: Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
Open since May 9, 2024

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations

Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image

NHTSA #25V572000 · Back Over Prevention — Sensing System — Camera · NHTSA notice

Reported September 3, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 1,456,417 vehicles

Repair completion: 21.11% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 25S89 · Owners notified January 13, 2026 · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment

NHTSA #19V880000 · Structure — Body — Roof and Pillars · NHTSA notice

Reported December 11, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 490,574 vehicles

Repair completion: 75.33% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 19S52 · Owners notified January 22, 2020 · Vehicles built October 8, 2015 – October 29, 2019 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire

NHTSA #19V278000 · Engine · NHTSA notice

Reported April 8, 2019 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 131,068 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 19S11 · Owners notified May 31, 2019

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Safety consequence

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Doors may Open while Driving

NHTSA #17V652000 · Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch · NHTSA notice

Reported October 16, 2017 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 1,101,107 vehicles

Repair completion: 73.4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 17S33 · Owners notified October 12, 2018 · Vehicles built October 8, 2015 – September 1, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.

Safety consequence

A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Insufficient Seat and Seat Belt Weld/FMVSS 210,207

NHTSA #17V599000 · Seats · NHTSA notice

Reported September 25, 2017 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 504 vehicles

Repair completion: 53.57% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 17C17 · Owners notified October 26, 2017 · Vehicles built November 2, 2016 – November 7, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems."

Safety consequence

The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207

NHTSA #17V332000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Recliner · NHTSA notice

Reported May 22, 2017 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 2,204 vehicles

Repair completion: 66.97% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 17C08 · Owners notified June 7, 2017 · Vehicles built December 19, 2016 – January 19, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Safety consequence

If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Driveline Vibrations May Fracture Transmission

NHTSA #17V212000 · Power Train — Driveline · NHTSA notice

Reported March 27, 2017 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 509 vehicles

Repair completion: 85.85% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 17S08 · Owners notified May 18, 2017 · Vehicles built February 16, 2016 – February 21, 2017 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles. Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.

Safety consequence

If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford recall number 17S08.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Drain Valve Opening May Cause Fuel Leak

NHTSA #16V778000 · Fuel System, Diesel · NHTSA notice

Reported October 26, 2016 · Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected: 170 vehicles

Repair completion: 74.71% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Ford campaign 16S39 · Owners notified November 11, 2016 · Vehicles built March 21, 2016 – August 28, 2016 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.

Safety consequence

If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2017 Ford F-550 SD. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford F-550 SD.

Steering; Service Brakes; Fuel/Propulsion System

ODI #11121002

Incident: July 17, 2018 · Filed: August 20, 2018

WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK DOWN THE INTERSTATE THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE AND THE TRUCK WILL BEGIN TO LOSE SPEED AND THE ENGINE WILL DIE, RESULTING IN DIFFICULT STEERING AND BRAKING. THE FORD DEALER HAS INDICATED THIS ISSUE IS BEING CAUSED BY WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL, ALTHOUGH THE WATER IN FUEL LIGHT HAS NEVER BEEN ON AND THE DEALERSHIP NOT BEEN ABLE TO PROVIDE ANY CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF WATER CONTAMINATION.

Suspension; Power Train

ODI #11073798

Incident: November 17, 2017 · Filed: February 20, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-550 SD. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE, FISHTAIL, AND AN ECHOING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PASO ROBLES FORD (2401 OAKWOOD ST, PASO ROBLES, CA 93446), BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER (MULLAHEY FORD, 330 TRAFFIC WAY, ARROYO GRANDE, CA 93420) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BEARINGS FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE A SOLUTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 400.

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