Power train: automatic transmissionRecall 17V-225 · 2017 Ford F-250 SD
Ford Motor Company recall 17V-225 covers 48,443 2017 Ford F-250 SD for a power train: automatic transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on March 31, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V225000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. These transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection."
The risk
Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06.
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
85%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 724 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 9, 2015 to March 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.