2017 FORD F-550 SD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Overview of the 2017 FORD F-550 SD

The 2017 FORD F-550 SD has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 20 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Service Brakes (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2017 FORD F-550 SD

NHTSA has recorded 20 recalls for the 2017 FORD F-550 SD, potentially affecting up to 15,458,239 vehicles.

Recall 25V572000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

January 13, 2026 | 1,456,417 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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.

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 May 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service...

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Recall 25V572000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

January 13, 2026 | 1,456,417 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 25V572000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

January 13, 2026 | 1,456,417 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 25V572000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

January 13, 2026 | 1,456,417 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 25V572000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

January 13, 2026 | 1,456,417 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 25V572000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

January 13, 2026 | 1,456,417 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 25V572000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

January 13, 2026 | 1,456,417 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 25V572000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

January 13, 2026 | 1,456,417 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 25V572000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

January 13, 2026 | 1,456,417 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 19V880000 — SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

January 22, 2020 | 490,574 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: 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...

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Recall 19V880000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

January 22, 2020 | 490,574 vehicles affected

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

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Recall 19V278000 — ENGINE

May 31, 2019 | 131,068 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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...

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Recall 19V278000 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

May 31, 2019 | 131,068 vehicles affected

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

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Recall 17V652000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

October 12, 2018 | 1,101,107 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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

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...

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Recall 17V599000 — SEATS

October 26, 2017 | 504 vehicles affected

Defect: 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,...

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.

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...

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Recall 17V599000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

October 26, 2017 | 504 vehicles affected

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.

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Recall 17V332000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

June 7, 2017 | 2,204 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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

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.

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Recall 17V332000 — SEATS

June 7, 2017 | 2,204 vehicles affected

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

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Recall 17V212000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

May 18, 2017 | 509 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 16V778000 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

November 11, 2016 | 170 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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.

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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2017 FORD F-550 SD

5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD F-550 SD. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Fuelpropulsion System

Component	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Deaths
Fuelpropulsion System	1	0	0	0	0
Power Train	1	0	0	0	0
Service Brakes	1	0	0	0	0
Steering	1	0	0	0	0
Suspension	1	0	0	0	0

Most Recent Complaints

#11121002 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | August 20, 2018 | 22,000 miles

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.

#11121002 | SERVICE BRAKES | August 20, 2018 | 22,000 miles

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.

#11121002 | STEERING | August 20, 2018 | 22,000 miles

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.

#11073798 | POWER TRAIN | February 20, 2018 | 400 miles

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.

#11073798 | SUSPENSION | February 20, 2018 | 400 miles

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.

Safety Rating for the 2017 FORD F-550 SD

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FORD F-550 SD in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FORD F-550 SD

Ford Motor Company has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 FORD F-550 SD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

SSM 52476 — EQUIPMENT

April 24, 2024

All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the accessory keypad was factory installed, this card will be placed in the glove box and should be handed to the vehicles owner during initial delivery. Unlike the integrated (wired) factory keypad, the accessory...

21M05 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

June 15, 2022

In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serviced their vehicle for this concern. Ford has developed an enhanced remedy for customers who may want this enhanced repair performed on their vehicle.

SSM 49846 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

June 2, 2021

Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24D1 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). To correct the condition, replace the particulate matter sensor. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-14. For F-650/F-750 vehicles, use LC4Z-5L216-A. For F-Super Duty...

SSM 49722 — WHEELS

April 7, 2021

Some 2017-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW) and 17 inch aluminum wheels may require valve stem replacement for the front wheels. The parts catalog has been updated to use service part F2GZ-1700-D for the front wheels.

SSM 48869 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

June 4, 2020

Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with the 6.2L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P2004 and/or P2005. This may be due to a tear or crack on the intake manifold vacuum hoses resulting in a vacuum leak. Before performing normal diagnostics,...

SSM 48108 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

July 29, 2019

Some 2015-2019 vehicles may experience a no crank concern due to a security access key table error. When attempting to program keys or perform a parameter reset, the procedure may fail and the appropriate Ford diagnostic scan tool may display an error 232: Key Table Not Allocated. If this error...

TSB19-2142 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

May 13, 2019

Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty chassis cab/dual rear wheel (DRW) pickup vehicles and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern of oil consumption in applications where the engine is idled for extended periods of time. This may be due to high crankcase pressure as a result...

19N02 — STRUCTURE

March 14, 2019

Certain 2015-2018 Model Year F-150 and 2017-2018 Model Year F-250-F550 Vehicles - Post-18N03 Repair Enhancements. Door Latch Freezing Concerns

TSB 19-2029 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

February 11, 2019

Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine built on or before 9-Jan-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with DTCs P2074 and/or P0170. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

TSB 19-2029 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

February 11, 2019

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FORD F-550 SD

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

Other Model Years of the FORD F-550 SD

2012 FORD F-550 SD — 8 complaints
2013 FORD F-550 SD — 3 complaints
2014 FORD F-550 SD — 10 complaints
2015 FORD F-550 SD — 18 complaints
2016 FORD F-550 SD — 4 complaints
2017 FORD F-550 SD (current)
2018 FORD F-550 SD — 0 complaints
2019 FORD F-550 SD — 2 complaints
2020 FORD F-550 SD — 5 complaints
2021 FORD F-550 SD — 16 complaints
2022 FORD F-550 SD — 11 complaints

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