NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
The 2017 Ford F-550 SD has 8 recalls, the most serious being a driveline that can fracture at highway speeds and cut power to the wheels, and a seatbelt pretensioner that can ignite carpet or insulation inside the B-pillar during a crash.
Three recalls involve fire risk: a loose shield on the fuel conditioning module can open a drain valve and leak fuel near an ignition source, and on trucks with an engine block heater previously repaired under an earlier recall, a damaged splice connector can overheat and melt the surrounding wiring. Two seat recalls affect trucks with manually adjusted front seats: the seatbelt anchor weld on the passenger seat cushion frame can fail and leave an occupant unrestrained, and the driver's seat back frame welds can give way in a crash, failing to hold the driver in place. Door latches can freeze after water intrusion or develop a kinked actuation cable, either of which can cause a door to swing open while driving even though it appears closed. The rearview camera can also display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when reversing, reducing visibility behind the truck.
At a glance
What can fail
The rearview camera may show a distorted, inverted, or blank image when you shift into reverse.
What the fix does
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Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
What can fail
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.
At a glance
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.