2017 FORD F-550 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2017 FORD F-550 has 1 complaint and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report engine stalling and seizure, with diagnostic trouble codes linked to the fuel pump module. One user noted rough idling upon starting the truck.
Common Issues
- Engine seizure. The engine stalls while driving and then seizes, preventing restart.
- Fuel pump failure. The fuel pump module fails requiring replacement, sometimes accompanied by metal shavings found inside the module.
- Rough idle. The vehicle sometimes idles roughly when started, indicating possible fuel delivery or engine management issues.
In addition to complaints, 6 recalls affect the 2017 FORD F-550. These recalls mainly address exterior lighting, door latch safety, equipment malfunctions, and engine components. Several recalls concern emergency vehicle lighting and door handle accessory kits that pose safety risks in collisions. A large recall addresses corrosion issues in the engine block heater cable assembly.
Recalls
- Brake lights malfunction. (NHTSA 19V342000) 17 vehicles recalled due to brake lights that may illuminate without pressing the pedal, causing risk of crash confusion. Taylor Made Ambulances will replace affected lights free of charge.
- Brake lights malfunction. (NHTSA 19V358000) 4 fire trucks recalled for the same brake light issue as above. Unruh Fire will replace the lights at no cost.
- Backup camera display. (NHTSA 19V401000) 22 vehicles recalled for monitors that may revert to default settings, reversing the camera image and causing driver confusion. ASA Electronics will fix the displays free of charge.
- Door latch failure. (NHTSA 17V331000) 14,410 vehicles recalled due to chrome door handle covers that may cause doors to unlatch in side impact, increasing injury risk. Dealers will remove the covers and refund costs.
- Door latch failure. (NHTSA 17V331000) Same as above with defect focusing on door structure; same number of vehicles and fix procedures by Ford.
- Engine block heater corrosion. (NHTSA 18V894000) 410,289 vehicles recalled for block heater cable splice corrosion that could short and cause fire risk. Ford will disable and later replace the cable free of charge.
Owners facing repeated engine failures, safety defects, or unresolved recall repairs on 2017 FORD F-550 trucks may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a legal expert on such matters could provide guidance on possible protections.
2017 FORD F-550 Summary
2017
Model Year
1
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
424742
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2017 FORD F-550
22 vehicles affected
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.
2017 FORD F-550
4 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550-based fire trucks 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.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 FORD F-550
17 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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.
Risk: If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 FORD F-550
410289 vehicles affected
ENGINE
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.
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.
2017 FORD F-550
14410 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
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."
Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Complaints
2017 FORD F-550
ID: 2113402FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the engine seized. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that occasionally, when the vehicle was started, the vehicle would idle roughly. The contact used a diagnostic machine and retrieved a fault code related to the fuel pump module. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with fuel pump module failure. The contact was informed that the fuel pump module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that when the fuel pump module was removed, there were metal shavings inside. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,483.