MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford F-450

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2017 Ford F-450
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:53:37.352Z

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 21 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
21

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 14 complaints 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2017: 21 complaints 2017 21 2018: 10 complaints 2019: 20 complaints 2019 2020: 25 complaints
2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 14 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016 2017: 21 complaints 2017 21 2018: 10 complaints 2018 2019: 20 complaints 2019 2020: 25 complaints 2020
2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 14 complaints 2012 2013: 6 complaints 2013 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 4 complaints 2016 2017: 21 complaints 2017 21 2018: 10 complaints 2018 2019: 20 complaints 2019 2020: 25 complaints 2020

2017: 21 complaints

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201214
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201721
201810
201920
202025

Known problem areas

Only 21 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Structure

9 of 21 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body and tailgate.

Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford F-450. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the front and rear driver's side and the rear passenger door failed to lock when the temperature got cold.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-17

Also filed under Latches/locks/linkages

Power train

7 of 21 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft.

CRASH
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The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH there was a vibration coming through the steering and the entire vehicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-23

Electrical system

3 of 21 total reports mention: electrical system.

Latches/locks/linkages

2 of 21 total reports mention: latches/locks/linkages.

Seats

1 of 21 total reports mentions: seats.

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2017-07-13Latches/locks/linkages, structure17V331000 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...

    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.

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    2018-10-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-12-12 Power tailgate opens unintended
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    2019-05-09Equipment19V401000 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...

    Remedy: VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists will work with ASA to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics at 1-800-384-4400.

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    2019-06-03Engine18V894000 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.

    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.

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    2019-06-05Exterior lighting19V342000 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.

    Remedy: Taylor Made will notify owners and Whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Taylor Made Ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.

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    2021-01-15Recall queryClosed 2024-01-10 Power Tailgate Release Systems

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Ford F-450 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 7 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V331000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
  • Recall 19V401000 · Equipment
  • Recall 18V894000 · Engine
  • Recall 19V342000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2017 Ford F-450 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-450?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-450 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.