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2017 Ford F-550 SD

8 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Back over prevention

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.

The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,456,417 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V572000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Seat belts

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

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.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 490,574 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V880000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Engine

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 131,068 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V278000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Latches/locks/linkages

A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.

The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,101,107 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V652000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 504 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V599000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,204 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 509 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V212000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Fuel system

If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak.

The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 170 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V778000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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