Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Ford F-550 has 5 recalls, 12 complaints.
5
Recalls
12
Complaints
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Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
18V894000
ENGINE
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...
19V358000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Unruh Fire, Inc. (Unruh Fire) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550-based fire trucks equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specifi...
19V401000
EQUIPMENT
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,...
19V342000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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 light...
17V331000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
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 bod...
No NHTSA safety ratings available for the 2017 Ford F-550.
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact called on behalf of the owner of a 2017 Ford F550. The contact stated that while one of ... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-550. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ve... |
| Nov 21, 2024 | ENGINE | My truck exploded on the expressway on 11-21-24 due to a manufacturer default. |
| Apr 21, 2024 | STRUCTURE | See attached letter |
| Jun 11, 2022 | STRUCTURE | The front cab over is getting loose and separating worried it will fall off, have huge water leak co... |
| Jun 1, 2022 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-550. The contact stated that after two to three minutes after the eng... |
| May 1, 2021 | WHEELS | National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 (Safety Act), S571.120 Tire/Rim Selection, S5.... |
| May 1, 2021 | TIRES | National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1966 (Safety Act), S571.120 Tire/Rim Selection, S5.... |
| Jan 1, 2021 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-550. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNDISCLOSED SPEEDS, THE ... |
| Feb 28, 2019 | SERVICE BRAKES | FORD PUT A 2 RUBBER BRAKE HOSES WITH OUTER BRAIDED STEEL OUTER CASING ON THE BUILD AROUND THE A.B.S.... |
| Feb 15, 2018 | STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | FROM THE DAY I TOOK IT OFF THE LOT TRUCK PULLS LEFT AND RIGHT BRAKES SQUEAK VIBRATION STARTS AT 55MP... |
| Apr 2, 2017 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-550. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND... |