NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
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What can fail
The 2017 Ford F-450 SD has 11 recalls, the most serious involving driveshaft and driveline fractures that can cause sudden loss of drive power or an unexpected rollaway if parked without the parking brake engaged.
A fuel system recall affects certain early-production trucks where a loose shield on the fuel conditioning module can open a drain valve and leak fuel near an ignition source. Fire risks also come from seatbelt pretensioners in SuperCrew Cab models, which can spark during a crash and ignite carpet or insulation inside the cabin, and from engine block heater wiring on trucks that went through a prior repair that may have left a damaged cable splice prone to overheating.
On the restraint and seating side, the seatbelt anchor weld on trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats can fail in a crash, and the driver's seat back frame welds can also give way. Door latches on certain trucks can freeze or bind, letting a door that looks closed swing open while driving. Two recalls cover rear cameras: the standard rearview camera can show a distorted or blank image, and the optional 360-degree system can develop a foggy lens coating that obscures the view behind the truck. The electric tailgate latch can also short-circuit from water intrusion and drop unexpectedly, sending cargo into traffic.
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What can fail
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The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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A radial damper inside the driveshaft can shift out of position over time, causing imbalance and potential driveshaft fracture.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driveshaft at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The anti-reflective coating on the 360-degree camera system's lens can degrade, causing the rearview camera image to become foggy or cloudy.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rearview camera at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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When the front seat belt pretensioner deploys during a crash, it may create sparks that ignite the carpet or insulation near the B-pillar.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and insulation, and modify the B-pillar insulation as needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Water can enter the electrical wiring in the tailgate handle switch, causing a short circuit that unintentionally releases the tailgate latches.
What the fix does
Dealers will modify the wiring harness, isolate the tailgate release circuits with jumper pigtails, and install a new tailgate handle switch.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The engine block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged during a previous repair, creating a potential failure point.
What the fix does
Dealers will disable the engine block heater. When replacement cables are available, dealers will replace the heater cord at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The door latch actuation cable may bend or kink, or water may enter the latch and cause it to freeze. Either condition can cause doors to open while the truck is driving, even though they appear closed.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the door latch cables, repair them if needed, and install water shields over the latches at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The seat belt anchor on manually-adjusted front passenger seats may not be properly welded to the seat cushion frame, which could affect seat belt safety in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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The driver's seat back frame has inadequate welds that may fail in a crash, preventing the seat from properly restraining the occupant's head and body.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the seat back frame and replace it if needed at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At highway speeds, the driveline may vibrate excessively and crack the driveline components or transmission.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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What can fail
The protective shield covering the fuel conditioning module may not stick properly and come loose.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the protective shield at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.