Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford F-550
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford F-550 has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #19V401000 Back Up Camera Display Image may be Reversed NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V358000 Brake Light may Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V342000 Brake Light May Randomly Illuminate NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V894000 Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V331000 Door may Unlatch in a Side Impact Collision NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Service Brakes 2 complaints
- Engine 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Diesel 1 complaint
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 13 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford F-550 experiences moderate issues with engine-related recalls and brake lighting problems, though no prevalent systemic issues are apparent. With minor complaints across multiple components, it stands as an average model for reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine block heater | 60,000–90,000 miles | $250–$400 | common |
| brake lights | 40,000–70,000 miles | $100–$200 | common |
| door latches | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | 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 and filter change
- Brake pad inspection
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid check
- Coolant system flush
- Brake fluid replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual engine noise
- Brake lights illuminate unexpectedly
- Doors struggle to latch securely
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford F-550 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.