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2017 Freightliner Redundant Ford F550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2017 Freightliner Redundant Ford F550, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 19V-463 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 6, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Freightliner Redundant Ford F550 has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
1Fuel/propulsion system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2017 Freightliner Redundant Ford F550 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.
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 Freightliner.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other Redundant Ford F550 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 Redundant Ford F550 median. How we score
'17
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What Redundant Ford F550 owners report
Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The CP4 pump in my truck exploded sending metal fragments through the fuel system. I was going 55 mph, it went into low engine power mode and then turned off leaving me stranded on the side on an interstate. This is a known issue with this model. There were no warning lamps, messages or symptoms…
Own a 2017 Redundant Ford F550?
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