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2017 Ford F-450 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

65/100

#8 most-complained of 21 F-450 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2017 Ford F-450 has 21 owner complaints and 15 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 65 out of 100 — #8 highest of 21 F-450 model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is structure & body (11 complaints, 52% of the total). Complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries.

Complaints
21
Recalls
15
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
3 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
—

Top 2017 Ford F-450 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Structure & Body11 (52%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain8 (38%)
  3. Electrical System3 (14%)
  4. Airbags1 (5%)
  5. Engine1 (5%)
  6. Other1 (5%)
2017 Ford F-450 complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2018Apr 2019Mar 2020Dec 2021Aug 2022May 2023
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to Apr 2025; peak Dec 2019 (4).

2017 Ford F-450 recalls

15 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

    Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

  2. NHTSA 22V880000Nov 29, 2022Transmission & Powertrain18,808 vehicles

    Power train:driveline:driveshaft

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.

    Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74.

  3. NHTSA 22V644000Aug 26, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras277,040 vehicles

    Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.

    Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.

See all 15 recalls for the 2017 Ford F-450 →

2017 compared with other F-450 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Best1576—
2016Best1053—
2017Caution652115—
2018Good301010—
2019Avoid802313—

All Ford F-450 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Ford F-450 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 Ford F-450 ranks #8 of 21 among F-450 model years (Complaint Index 65/100, verdict: Caution). It has 21 complaints and 15 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-450?
The most reported problem areas are structure & body (11 complaints), transmission & powertrain (8 complaints), and electrical system (3 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 42,850 miles.
Does the 2017 Ford F-450 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 15 recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford F-450, most recently reported 2025, covering collision avoidance & cameras, transmission & powertrain, seat belts, and structure & body.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.