Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford F-550 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford F-550 SD has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V880000 Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V278000 Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V652000 Doors may Open while Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V599000 Insufficient Seat and Seat Belt Weld/FMVSS 210,207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V332000 Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V212000 Driveline Vibrations May Fracture Transmission NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V778000 Drain Valve Opening May Cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
- Service Brakes 1 complaint
- Steering 1 complaint
- Suspension 1 complaint
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $10,000–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford F-550 SD displays average reliability with several recalls affecting critical components such as powertrain and seat structures. While owner complaints are minimal, concerning areas include potential driveline vibration and fuel system issues.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveline | 30,000–60,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| door latches | 10,000–30,000 miles | $150–$300 | occasional |
| fuel system | 20,000–50,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Coolant replacement every 60,000 miles
- Transmission service every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibrations at highway speeds
- Doors not latching properly
- Fuel smell near the engine
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford F-550 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.