2017 FORD F-59 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recall
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Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2017 FORD F-59
The 2017 FORD F-59 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2017 FORD F-59
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2017 FORD F-59, potentially affecting up to 390 vehicles.
Recall 17V768000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 390 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
Consequence: A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2017 FORD F-59
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD F-59.
Safety Rating for the 2017 FORD F-59
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 FORD F-59 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 FORD F-59
Ford Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2017 FORD F-59. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 45876 — POWER TRAIN
2016-2017 F-53/F-59 - 6.8L ENGINE WITH GVWR 14,001 LB AND THROUGH 19,500 LB - NO TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFT ON DOWNHILL IN TOW HAUL MODE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 FORD F-59
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FORD F-59
- 2012 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2013 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2014 FORD F-59 — 1 complaint
- 2015 FORD F-59 — 1 complaint
- 2016 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2017 FORD F-59 (current)
- 2019 FORD F-59 — 0 complaints
- 2020 FORD F-59 — 8 complaints
- 2021 FORD F-59 — 4 complaints
- 2022 FORD F-59 — 7 complaints
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