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2017 Ford F-250 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2017 Ford F-250 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 424,699 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1,718 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ENGINE 18V894000 2018-12-18 410,289 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. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 17V331000 2017-05-22 14,410 affected
Defect

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…

Consequence

If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

STEERING
666
6crashes3injuries
SUSPENSION
547
4crashes3injuries
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
104
1crashes2injuries
WHEELS
64
1crashes1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
50
2injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
42
4fires
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
39
1crashes3fires
ENGINE
32
6fires
POWER TRAIN
24
1crashes
SERVICE BRAKES
14
1fires
Total complaints1,718

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“On 5/8/2026 at 1555 hours, while driving at normal freeway speed under normal driving conditions, vehicle began an exhaust system regeneration cycle. During the course of the region cycle, vehicle began to smoke excessively and realizing this wan not normal, I was able to yield to the right…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-05-08

“I am reporting a serious safety issue involving my 2017 ford f-250 diesel truck. While towing a 34-foot fifth wheel trailer and traveling from [xxx] to [xxx] , the vehicle experienced a sudden and dangerous failure near [xxx] . The engine warning light appeared, the vehicle went into low power…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-04-08

“The contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway, and the front end of the vehicle started bouncing. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and then continued driving 45 mph with no further…”

STEERING · reported 2026-03-15

“The contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 mph, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway, and the front end of the vehicle started bouncing. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and then continued driving 45 mph with no further…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2026-03-15

“No less than 6 occasions now I have experienced extreme shaking (death wobble) even after ford replaced the steering damper. I'm done with the vehicle and will take it in again for this issue.”

SUSPENSION · reported 2026-03-05

“No less than 6 occasions now I have experienced extreme shaking (death wobble) even after ford replaced the steering damper. I'm done with the vehicle and will take it in again for this issue.”

STEERING · reported 2026-03-05

“2 different issues- 1st issue was ford factory fuel filter leaked at a seam. Resulting in fuel loss all over engine! 2nd issue is fuel filter inlet line retaining clip comes unclipped on its own resulting in fuel loss all over the engine. Both incidents happened during long distance travel which…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2026-03-01

“The contact owned a 2017 ford f-250. The contact stated while driving 22 mph and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal was firm and difficult to depress. The brake pedal was depressed with both feet and the vehicle started slowing down. There was no warning light illuminated.…”

ENGINE · reported 2026-02-19

Defect investigations

Investigation PE18011 Opened 2018-10-12 · closed 2019-12-12

Power tailgate opens unintended

By letter dated December 4, 2019, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in model years (MY) 2017 through 2019 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate. Following the receipt of five consumer complaints…

Investigation PE18011 Opened 2018-10-12 · closed 2019-12-12

Power tailgate opens unintended

By letter dated December 4, 2019, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in model years (MY) 2017 through 2019 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate. Following the receipt of five consumer complaints…

Investigation PE24014 Opened 2024-05-09 · open

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe…

Investigation PE24014 Opened 2024-05-09 · open

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe…

Investigation RQ21001 Opened 2021-01-15 · closed 2024-01-10

Power Tailgate Release Systems

In January 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (MY) 2017-2019 F-250/350/450 Ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in January 2020, Ford also implemented a production update in…

Investigation RQ21001 Opened 2021-01-15 · closed 2024-01-10

Power Tailgate Release Systems

In January 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (MY) 2017-2019 F-250/350/450 Ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in January 2020, Ford also implemented a production update in…

Investigation RQ21001 Opened 2021-01-15 · closed 2024-01-10

Power Tailgate Release Systems

In January 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (MY) 2017-2019 F-250/350/450 Ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in January 2020, Ford also implemented a production update in…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Ford F-250 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.