2017 Ford F-450

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Above Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Ford F-450 has 26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.3x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is body/structure problems (35% of all complaints), specifically: 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. the contact called siemans ford at (269) 465-5344 (located at 8961 red arrow hwy, bridgman, mi 49106) and was info. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report 1 crash report 3 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.3x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BODY/STRUCTURE

9 complaints

35%

• 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. THE CONTACT CALLED SIEMANS FORD AT (269) 465-5344 (LOCATED AT 8961 RED ARROW HWY, BRIDGMAN, MI 49106) AND WAS INFO
• BROUGHT MY TRUCK INTO THE FORD DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THE DOOR WAS NOT LATCHING CLOSED AT ALL. THE TRUCK IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND HAS LESS THAN 20K MILES. LATER THAT DAY THE DEALERSHIP CALLED AND TOLD ME THE TRUCK WAS FIXED AND READY TO BE PICKED UP. LESS THAN 48 HOURS LATER THE LATCH AGAIN WOUL
• I HAVE A 2017 FORD SUPER DUTY F450 PLATINUM. MULTIPLE TIME THE TAILGATE HAS DROPPED O ITS OWN WHILE IM DRIVING THE TRUCK. KEYS ARE RESTING IN CONSOLE NOT TOUCHING RELEASE BUTTON AND DROPS ON ITS OWN. HAVE CHECKED AND DOUBLED CHECKED CLOSING FIRMLY. STILL OPENS INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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. THE CONTACT CALLED SIEMANS FORD AT (269) 465-5344 (LOCATED AT 8961 RED ARROW HWY, BRIDGMAN, MI 49106) AND WAS INFO”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TRANSMISSION

7 complaints

27%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ABNORMALLY WITH A STRONG VIBRATION. THE CONTACT SLOWLY DECELERATED AS THE DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED OUTWARD FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT SIDE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING BECAME CRACKED AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE
• DRIVE LINE VIBRATION SIMILAR TO FORD RECAL #17S08
• The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was an abnormal vibration and the driveshaft snapped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact called the local dealer but the vehicle was not di

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ABNORMALLY WITH A STRONG VIBRATION. THE CONTACT SLOWLY DECELERATED AS THE DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED OUTWARD FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT SIDE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING BECAME CRACKED AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

3 complaints

12%

• I HAVE A 2017 FORD SUPER DUTY F450 PLATINUM. MULTIPLE TIME THE TAILGATE HAS DROPPED O ITS OWN WHILE IM DRIVING THE TRUCK. KEYS ARE RESTING IN CONSOLE NOT TOUCHING RELEASE BUTTON AND DROPS ON ITS OWN. HAVE CHECKED AND DOUBLED CHECKED CLOSING FIRMLY. STILL OPENS INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE
• WAS PASSING BY THE TRUCK THE ALARM WAS GOING OFF, UPON OPENING THE DOOR THERE WAS WATER POURING OUT OF THE DOOR, THEN I NOTICED THE FRONT DASH WAS SOAKING WET. THE CONSOLE HAD SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER IN IT. THE TRUCK WAS FLATBEDDED TO COLUMBIA FORD, FOUND SUNROOF WAS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY FROM FORD
• Tailgate opens unexpectedly while vehicle is in motion. This has happened repeatedly over the past 12 months. After confirming that the tailgate was not inadvertently left open or opened while the vehicle was moving, we realized that the problem was internal. We could not find a cause of the problem

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I HAVE A 2017 FORD SUPER DUTY F450 PLATINUM. MULTIPLE TIME THE TAILGATE HAS DROPPED O ITS OWN WHILE IM DRIVING THE TRUCK. KEYS ARE RESTING IN CONSOLE NOT TOUCHING RELEASE BUTTON AND DROPS ON ITS OWN. HAVE CHECKED AND DOUBLED CHECKED CLOSING FIRMLY. STILL OPENS INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DOORS/LATCHES

2 complaints

• 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. THE CONTACT CALLED SIEMANS FORD AT (269) 465-5344 (LOCATED AT 8961 RED ARROW HWY, BRIDGMAN, MI 49106) AND WAS INFO
• The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tailgate fell independently causing damage to the trim of the tailgate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed however, the mechanic found

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

• WAS PASSING BY THE TRUCK THE ALARM WAS GOING OFF, UPON OPENING THE DOOR THERE WAS WATER POURING OUT OF THE DOOR, THEN I NOTICED THE FRONT DASH WAS SOAKING WET. THE CONSOLE HAD SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER IN IT. THE TRUCK WAS FLATBEDDED TO COLUMBIA FORD, FOUND SUNROOF WAS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY FROM FORD

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WAS PASSING BY THE TRUCK THE ALARM WAS GOING OFF, UPON OPENING THE DOOR THERE WAS WATER POURING OUT OF THE DOOR, THEN I NOTICED THE FRONT DASH WAS SOAKING WET. THE CONSOLE HAD SEVERAL INCHES OF WATER IN IT. THE TRUCK WAS FLATBEDDED TO COLUMBIA FORD, FOUND SUNROOF WAS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY FROM FORD”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

TRANSMISSION(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

DOORS/LATCHES(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 26 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BODY/STRUCTURE: 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. THE CONTACT CALLED SIEMANS FORD AT (269) 465-5344 (LOCATED AT 8961 RED ARROW HWY, BRIDGMAN, MI 49106) AND WAS INFO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-450. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHOOK ABNORMALLY WITH A STRONG VIBRATION. THE CONTACT SLOWLY DECELERATED AS THE DRIVESHAFT FRACTURED OUTWARD FROM THE LEFT TO THE RIGHT SIDE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING BECAME CRACKED AND THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: I HAVE A 2017 FORD SUPER DUTY F450 PLATINUM. MULTIPLE TIME THE TAILGATE HAS DROPPED O ITS OWN WHILE IM DRIVING THE TRUCK. KEYS ARE RESTING IN CONSOLE NOT TOUCHING RELEASE BUTTON AND DROPS ON ITS OWN. HAVE CHECKED AND DOUBLED CHECKED CLOSING FIRMLY. STILL OPENS INTERMITTENTLY. I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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DOORS/LATCHES: 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. THE CONTACT CALLED SIEMANS FORD AT (269) 465-5344 (LOCATED AT 8961 RED ARROW HWY, BRIDGMAN, MI 49106) AND WAS INFO
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)