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2017 Ford F-150 Recall

Ford F-150 Recall service at Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa in Mesa, AZ

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Recall Summary

14 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Transmission

FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 17V053000 · 6,792 vehicles affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks equipped with an eight-inch productivity screen. In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, Transmission shift position sequence

Consequence

If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C01.

Transmission3

FREE3 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 17V053000 · 6,792 vehicles affected

Defect

Consequence

Corrective Action

Door Latch2

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 17V331000 · 14,410 vehicles affected

Defect

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 (F

Consequence

If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Corrective Action

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.

Seat1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 17V332000 · 2,204 vehicles affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. 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

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 5, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.

Seat Belt2

FREE2 OPEN RECALLS

NHTSA campaign 17V526000 · 117,423 vehicles affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.

Consequence

If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.

Air Bag1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 17V529000 · 650 vehicles affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

Consequence

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 9, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.

Wiring Harness Tape1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V568000 · 1,619,112 vehicles affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. 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.

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

Engine1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · 410,289 vehicles affected

Defect

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.

Consequence

When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring and a fire.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and seal the block heater cable, or replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 7, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Wiring Harness1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V278000 · 131,068 vehicles affected

Defect

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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Consequence

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

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 22, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Brake Master Cylinder1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 20V332000 · 292,311 vehicles affected

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Consequence

A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

Suspension1

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 21E027000 · 2,394 vehicles affected

Defect

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

Consequence

An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 10, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2017 Ford F-150?

NHTSA has issued 14 recalls for the 2017 Ford F-150 involving the Transmission, Door Latch, Seat, Seat Belt, Air Bag, Wiring Harness Tape, Engine, Wiring Harness, Brake Master Cylinder, and Suspension components.
Applicability varies by VIN, equipment, configuration, or installed part.

How do I check if my 2017 Ford F-150 has an open recall?

You can check your VIN at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
Bring your truck to Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa if you are unsure whether a prior repair was completed.

How much does a 2017 Ford F-150 recall repair cost?

A qualifying 2017 Ford F-150 recall repair is free at an authorized dealer.
The dealer performs the manufacturer-specified remedy at no charge to the owner.

Can an independent shop fix a 2017 Ford F-150 recall?

No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy at no charge.
Factory-trained technicians use manufacturer procedures and equipment for qualifying recall work.

Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2017 Ford F-150?

Buyers and dealers check recall status, so completing an open recall can help provide clearer trade-in information; begin with our trade-in page.
A VIN check confirms whether a safety remedy remains open.

Recall Service & Dealership Highlights

Safety Starts With Action

NHTSA recall information identifies safety concerns involving transmission indicators and shift linkage, door latches, seat and seat-belt restraint parts, the passenger air-bag inflator, wiring near the B-pillar, the engine block-heater cable, the brake master cylinder, and certain aftermarket ball joints. Possible consequences include unintended movement, a door opening while driving, reduced occupant restraint, serious air-bag injury, fire, reduced braking, or compromised wheel control. Waiting can leave a known safety issue unresolved. A free VIN check tells you whether your exact truck is included and whether the manufacturer remedy has been completed.

Trusted Ford Recall Service

Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa uses factory-trained technicians, manufacturer diagnostic tools, and OEM parts or approved repair procedures to complete qualifying Ford recall remedies. Recall repairs are performed at no charge when the vehicle VIN is covered. Our team serves Mesa and nearby communities throughout the East Valley, including Gilbert, Chandler, Tempe, Apache Junction, and Queen Creek. We can explain the repair, answer questions, and help you move forward with confidence. Visit Larry H. Miller Ford Mesa at 460 East Auto Center Drive in Mesa, AZ, for authorized recall support.

Take the Next Step

Start with your vehicle identification number and request a free recall check, even if you are unsure whether your 2017 Ford F-150 was included or previously repaired. If a remedy is open, bring the truck to our service department so the authorized repair can be completed at no charge. Before visiting, schedule an appointment or call 480-690-1279. You can also schedule service if you have received a notice or noticed a concern. Prompt action helps keep your truck and everyone around it safer.