The worst 2017 Ford F-59 problems
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Recalls 1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S41.
Recall number 17V768000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Ford F-59 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be...
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- On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be...
- Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic...
- The Accessory (Wireless) Keyless Entry Keypad can only be used with vehicles that are factory built with...
- Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a...
- OEM Security system interface with aftermarket lock systems.
- The 2017 powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic...
- Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) P0011, P0012, P0014,...
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Is the 2017 Ford F-59 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2017 Ford F-59.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford F-59?
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How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-59 have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
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