Does the 2017 Ford F-450 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Ford F-450, the most recent reported on May 29, 2019 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-450?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (9 complaints), followed by power train (7).

How many 2017 Ford F-450 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 21 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Ford F-450 recalls and problems

4 recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford F-450.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Ford F-450 recalls

Equipment

NHTSA campaign 19V401000 · reported May 29, 2019 · VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists · 22 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450 and Chevrolet C4500-based Type I and Type III ambulances equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
The risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

Exterior lighting: brake lights

NHTSA campaign 19V342000 · reported May 3, 2019 · Taylor Made Ambulances · 17 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
The risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.

Engine

NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · reported December 18, 2018 · Ford Motor Company · 410,289 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
The 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 risk of a fire.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Latches/locks/linkages: doors, latch · Structure: body, door

NHTSA campaign 17V331000 · reported May 22, 2017 · Ford Motor Company · 14,410 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."
The risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Structure9
Power train7
Electrical system3
Latches/locks/linkages2
Air bags1
Engine1
Engine and engine cooling1
Exterior lighting1
Seats1
Unknown or other1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 29, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 90,000 miles · fire reported
The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, there was a loud pop coming from the engine compartment, and the vehicle immediately caught fire. While attempting to turn off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to turn off. The contact exited the vehicle and called the Fire…

Apr 24, 2025 · Unknown or other · crash reported
tailgate opens while driving could cause jackknife of trailer and truck has recall, recall has been performed 3 times and still having issues midway ford inspected and said the tailgate is functioning as intended no warning or indicators this is 2nd time this has happened and recalls have been performed also have…

Jun 6, 2024 · Engine · fire reported
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated that the vehicle had been diagnosed with an oil leak coming from the injector seals. The vehicle was serviced by the dealer and the contact picked up the vehicle after it was serviced. While driving from the dealer at approximately 40 MPH, the contact noticed…

May 5, 2023 · Power train
Vibration at 70 mph. Safety concern as to possible vehicle damage/control due to excess vibration transmitted throughout vehicle. Problem has been acknowledged by Ford Motor Company by means of a Safety Recall Notice # 22S74. Correspondence from Ford dated December 2022 stated parts to repair the problem were expected…

Feb 23, 2023 · Power train · 90,000 miles · crash reported
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH there was a vibration coming through the steering and the entire vehicle. The contact stated there was an abnormal bang-like explosion that had come from under the floorboards. The contact stated that a section of the drive…

F-450 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2014	0	3	1	1
2015	2	6	0	0
2016	0	4	0	0
2017	4	21	2	2
2018	3	10	0	1
2019	4	20	1	0
2020	1	24	2	2

Across all years, the 2020 F-450 has the most complaints (24). All Ford F-450 years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Ford F-450 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Ford F-450, the most recent reported on May 29, 2019 (Equipment). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-450?: Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is structure (9 complaints), followed by power train (7).
How many 2017 Ford F-450 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 21 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 29, 2026.