Ford recall: Power train
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-450 and F-550 Superduty vehicles. Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission.
What could happen
If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets, free of charge. The recall began May 18, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford recall number 17S08.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-450 Sd 2017
- Ford F-550 Sd 2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V212000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 27, 2017
- Owners notified
- May 18, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 509
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 16, 2016 to Feb 21, 2017
- Part
- Power train › Driveline
- Maker's own recall number
- 17S08
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Ford recall: Fuel system, diesel Mar 17, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Sep 3, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.