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-550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford F-550, most often about the structure. It is covered by 5 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 October 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Ford F-550 has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Structure
2Suspension
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Engine and engine cooling
1Engine1 crash/fire/injury
1Wheels
1Fuel system, diesel
1Power train
1Steering
11 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 4 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2017 Ford F-550 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.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
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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-550 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-550 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What F-550 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who replaced the brake dust cover, but the sound persisted. The vehicle was taken to EarthRoamer (5073 Silver Peak Ave,…
The front cab over is getting loose and separating worried it will fall off, have huge water leak coming into the cab from the top through auxiliary buttons and driver side. Have been reading forums and lots of people have the same issues this is very concerning that it's not being taken seriously.
Ford Motor Company has had a known issue with the truck frames cracking on the F-550 chassis. They acknowledged it by doing a recall, which either replaced or repaired the chassis frame or installed reinforcement braces if no cracks were visible. The recall expired in September of 2023. In October…
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