2017 Ford F-250 Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2017 Ford F-250. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
ENGINE Critical safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
NHTSA campaign # 18V894000 · Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company · Reported: 2018-12-18 · Engine/Fuel
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Safety
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.
NHTSA campaign # 17V331000 · Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company · Reported: 2017-05-22 · Latches/Doors
Recall summary
This 2017 Ford F-250 has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- ENGINE — 1 recall
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 1
- Safety — 1
Most recent recall reported: 2018-12-18.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2017 Ford F-250 have open recalls?
Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2017 Ford F-250. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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