Ford · F-250 · 2017
2017 Ford F-250
2
Recalls
0
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Ford F-250 has 2 recalls and 0 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars.
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
- Vehicle
- 2017 Ford F-250
- Recalls
- 2
- Complaints
- 0
- Safety Rating
- 5/5
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This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
19.1% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: OptionalLane Departure Warning: Optional
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 18V894000Unknown date
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 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.
Remedy Status
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 ID: 17V331000Unknown date
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 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."
Remedy Status
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.
Owner Complaints
0 totalNo complaints on record for this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-250 have?
The 2017 Ford F-250 has 2 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Ford F-250?
NHTSA has received 0 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Ford F-250.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Ford F-250?
The 2017 Ford F-250 received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-250?
Complaint data is available on this page. Browse the complaints section above for details.
Does the 2017 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 2 recalls on record for the 2017 Ford F-250. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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