Power train: drivelineRecall 17V-212 · Ford vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 17V-212 covers 509 Ford vehicles for a power train: driveline problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V212000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles. Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.
The risk
If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford recall number 17S08.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
86%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 5 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 16, 2016 to February 21, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.