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2017 Ford F-450 SD and Ford F-550 SD recall: driveline

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 27, 2017. It covers about 509 vehicles.

vehicles affected
509
reported
Mar 27, 2017
owners notified
May 18, 2017
related complaints
2

Power train: driveline

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.
Risk
If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V212000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about transmission problems.

2017 Ford F-450 SD2017 Ford F-550 SD

Questions about recall 17V212000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Ford F-450 SD and Ford F-550 SD driveline?

Yes. Recall 17V212000, reported on March 27, 2017, covers about 509 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V212000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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