2017 Ford F-450 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 5%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ford F-450, 5% of the 21 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated that the vehicle had been diagnosed with an oil leak coming from the injector seals. The vehicle was serviced by the dealer and the contact picked up the vehicle after it was serviced. While driving from the dealer at approximately 40 MPH, the contact noticed white-grayish smoke coming from the passenger side of the vehicle. The contact immediately pulled over as black smoke began to emit from the vehicle vents as all occupants exited the vehicle. The vehicle quickly became engulfed in flames and the authorities were called to the scene. …”
NHTSA complaint #11592921, filed 2024-06Related recalls
- 18V894000Dec 18, 2018Ford 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…Covers: Ford F-450 2017–2019, F-150 2015–2019, F-550 2017–2019 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10149750Sep 14, 2018Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern where the DEF level indicator appears to be stuck in the full position. Follow the Service…
- 10117901Jul 17, 2017Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 17B08 concerning certain vehicles equipped with 6.8L engine. Notifying customers of potential loose crankshaft pulley bolt and recommending…
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-450
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford F-450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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