repaired · 2019 Q2
Equipment
Risk. The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Ford F-450Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 21 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford F-450, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-401 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 29, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Ford F-450 has problems
21 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Structure
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Seats
1Air bags
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
1Exterior lighting
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 0 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2017 Ford F-450 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
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…
repaired · 2018 Q4
Doors: latch
Risk. If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other F-450 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-450 median. How we score
'90'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ford F-450, and the recalls they led to.
- Power tailgate opens unintendedLed to recall 19V-864
- Power Tailgate Release SystemsNo recall
In owners' words
What F-450 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V087000 (Structure, Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…
Tailgate opens unexpectedly while vehicle is in motion. This has happened repeatedly over the past 12 months. After confirming that the tailgate was not inadvertently left open or opened while the vehicle was moving, we realized that the problem was internal. We could not find a cause of the…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-450. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND AND BECAME AWARE THAT THE TAILGATE HAD FALLEN ONTO THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHAWNEE MISSION FORD (11501 SHAWNEE MISSION PKWY, SHAWNEE, KS 66203) WHERE THEY INFORMED THE…
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