2017 Ford F-550 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
GoodComplaint Index
47/100
#9 most-complained of 16 F-550 years
The 2017 Ford F-550 has a complaint index of 47 and ranks 9th worst of 16 model years, earning a "Good" rating relative to other F-550 years. NHTSA lists 15 complaints, 13 recalls, 2 crashes, and 1 fire for this year.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 13
- Crashes / fires
- 2 / 1
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2017 Ford F-550 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (33%)
- Brakes3 (20%)
- Engine3 (20%)
- Structure & Body3 (20%)
- Fuel System2 (13%)
- Other2 (13%)
- Steering2 (13%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (13%)
What owners report
- Owners report brake hoses on the ABS unit failing suddenly, causing loss of braking with no warning light.
- Some describe the rear end shaking, fishtailing, and making an echoing noise at highway speed, tied to driveline vibration damaging driveshaft components.
- Several report the truck losing power or dying on the interstate, with reduced engine power warnings linked to water contamination in the fuel.
- Owners describe the vehicle failing to drive in a straight line, with the dealer unable to diagnose or repair the issue.
- Some report frame cracking near reinforcement braces installed under a prior recall, even after the recall period ended.
- Others describe engine ticking and rattling noises after idling, later diagnosed as low oil pressure affecting a cylinder and camshaft.
2017 Ford F-550 recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 driverâs 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.
- NHTSA 19V880000Dec 11, 2019Seat Belts490,574 vehicles
Seat belts:pretensioner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
- NHTSA 19V401000May 29, 2019Other22 vehicles
Equipment
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.
Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
2017 compared with other F-550 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Ford F-550 reliable?
- Relative to other F-550 model years, the 2017 is rated "Good," with a complaint index of 47 and rank 9th worst out of 16 years tracked by NHTSA.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-550?
- NHTSA complaint data shows Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues make up 33% of complaints, followed by Brakes, Engine, and Structure & Body issues each at 20%.
- Does the 2017 Ford F-550 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 13 recalls for the 2017 F-550, covering areas including collision avoidance cameras, seat belts, electrical brake lights, engine block heaters, and door latch actuation cables.
- At what mileage do 2017 F-550 problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 69,692 miles across all reported issues, though Suspension complaints show a lower median of 40,200 miles and Steering complaints show 22,000 miles.