2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty: common problems and reliability

The 2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty has 20 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 4 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are structure and power train. Owners most often flag spontaneous vehicle fire — a 2019 f-450 with approximately 41,000 miles, described as dealer-maintained and under warranty, reportedly caught fire while exiting a freeway, resulting in a total loss. frequency: isolated.

Safety record for the 2017 model year

20
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
2
Crash reports
1
Fire reports

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2017 Ford F-450 Super Duty vehicles (US, public record).

Where owners report problems

structure
9
power train
7
electrical system
3
latches/locks/linkages
2
engine
1

Recalls affecting the 2017 F-450 Super Duty

engine

Campaign 18V894000

Ford 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 Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water

equipment

Campaign 19V401000

VCI Emergency Vehicle Specialists (VCI) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-550, 2014 E-350 and E-450, 2015 F-250 and F-450, 2016 E-450, 2017 E-350, F-450 and E-450, 2018 F-350, 2010 E-450, 2005-2006 E-450, 2009 E-450

exterior lighting:brake lights

Campaign 19V342000

Taylor Made Ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford E-350, F-450, E-450, F-550, and GMC G3500-based ambulances equipped with Whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights

latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch

Campaign 17V331000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipp

What owners say across generations

Insufficient owner data available to establish a clear overall sentiment. The provided feedback is extremely limited and fragmented, consisting primarily of isolated technical inquiries, a single report of a catastrophic failure, and numerous references from a

  • Spontaneous vehicle fire — A 2019 F-450 with approximately 41,000 miles, described as dealer-maintained and under warranty, reportedly caught fire while exiting a freeway, resulting in a total loss. Frequency: isolated.
  • Potential exhaust valve cracking — Mentioned as a concern for early-production 2011 6.7L Powerstroke engines. Frequency: isolated.
  • HVAC system design — A post shows the HVAC housing for a Super Duty, noting the absence of a spot for a cabin air filter. Frequency: isolated.

Owner insights cover all generations of the F-450 Super Duty.

Typical used price

Used F-450 Super Duty listings typically run $60,494–$102,440 across 2008 to 2026 model years.

Other F-450 Super Duty model years