2017 Ford F-450 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-450 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-450. That ranks 2nd out of 18 F-450 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (9 complaints, 43%), typically at around 25,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 fires, 3 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 21owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2017 Ford F-450 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 43% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 33% | 96,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 26,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 10% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 5% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2017 Ford F-450 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
Exterior lighting:brake lights
Problem: Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
Engine
Problem: 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. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch; structure:body:door
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power Tailgate Release Systems (RQ21001) — opened Jan 15, 2021, closed Jan 10, 2024.
- Power tailgate opens unintended (PE18011) — opened Oct 12, 2018, closed Dec 12, 2019, led to recall 19V864000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, there was a loud pop coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle immediately caught fire. While attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact exited the vehicle…
tailgate opens while driving could cause jackknife of trailer and truck has recall, recall has been performed 3 times and still having issues midway ford inspected and said the tailgate is functioning as intended no warning or indicators this is 2nd time this has happened and recalls have been…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated that the vehicle had been diagnosed with an oil leak coming from the injector seals. The vehicle was serviced by the dealer and the contact picked up the vehicle after it was serviced. While driving from the dealer at approximately 40 MPH, the…
Vibration at 70 mph. Safety concern as to possible vehicle damage/control due to excess vibration transmitted throughout vehicle. Problem has been acknowledged by Ford Motor Company by means of a Safety Recall Notice # 22S74. Correspondence from Ford dated December 2022 stated parts to repair the…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH there was a vibration coming through the steering and the entire vehicle. The contact stated there was an abnormal bang-like explosion that had come from under the floorboards. The contact stated that a…
Other Ford F-450 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 F-450 | 24 | 1 |
| 2019 F-450 | 20 | 4 |
| 2018 F-450 | 10 | 3 |
| 2017 | 21 | 4 |
| 2016 F-450 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 F-450 | 6 | 2 |
| 2014 F-450 | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 F-450 | 6 | 1 |
| 2012 F-450 | 14 | 4 |
| 2011 F-450 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 F-450 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-450?
Owners most often report structure, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford F-450?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2017 Ford F-450 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-450 model years, the 2017 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.