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2017 Ford F-750 problems, recalls and owner complaints

What the 2017 Ford F-750 has been recalled for and what owners report, from official government data. Updated November 2, 2026.

  • 1safety recall
  • 4owner complaints
  • 0crash reports
  • 1fire report
  • 0injuries reported

The most complained-about Ford F-750 year on file: 4 complaints, against an average of 1 for the other 2 model years.

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What goes wrong with the 2017 Ford F-750?

The components named most often in the 4 owner complaints. One complaint can name several, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.

  1. Engine2 (50%)
  2. Power Train2 (50%)
  3. Service Brakes2 (50%)
  4. Fuel/Propulsion System1 (25%)

Has the 2017 Ford F-750 been recalled?

1 U.S. safety recall. Repairs are free at a franchised dealer; some are done over the air.

Equipment Mickey Truck Bodies, Inc. (Mickey Truck Bodies) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-750 based vehicles equipped with ASA Electronics Voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The affected monitors may revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed. NHTSA campaign 19V429000 · June 7, 2019 · Risk and fix

Risk: The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Mickey Truck Bodies will work with ASA Electronics to notify owners, and provide a remedy to keep the image from reversing, free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2019. Owners may contact ASA Electronics customer service at 1-800-384-4400 or Mickey Truck Bodies at 1-336-882-6806.

What do 2017 Ford F-750 owners report?

4 of the 4 complaints, the most recent for the most-reported components, as the owners wrote them. NHTSA removes names and VINs; long reports are trimmed. CarHooq has not verified individual claims.

1. The high pressure fuel system failed, specifically the secondary fuel filter. The fire originated from the injector manifold, burning straight up to the bottom of the hood. Fuel was everywhere and the driver could obviously smell it. 2. This could have been a life threatening fire. 3. The problem has been confirmed by an independent fire safety company that was hired by our insurance. 4. The vehicle was inspected by insurance representatives and the fire department. 5. The Low Air buzzer went off in the cab, indicating the fire had burnt through the air lines to the brake system 6. It is…
Engine, Fuel/Propulsion SystemFireNHTSA complaint 11607344 · Aug 8, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-750. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Power Train, EngineNHTSA complaint 11537655 · Aug 10, 2023
Axle Shaft Gaskets have been replaced multiple times due to Leaking oil on the Drive Axle. This occurs about every 20,000 miles. Both of our other F-750 Trucks (1 other is a 2017 & the other one is a 2018) have the same issue. Appears that the gasket is pushed out.
Power Train, Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11425830 · Jul 21, 2021
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, 6.8 L V-10 ENGINE. SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY, TRAVELS EXCESSIVELY ON INITIAL APPLICATION BUT CAN BE 'PUMPED UP' TO RESPOND BETTER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER SAYS SYSTEM WORKS AS DESIGNED AND SAID 'THEY COMPARED IT WITH OTHER TRUCKS ON LOT.' PICKED VEHICLE UP FROM DEALER, WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH TECHNICIAN WHO PERFORMED DIAGNOSIS. FEELS AS IF BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT BE HANGING UP AND ARE HAVING TO PUMP UP TO GET PADS TO CONTACT ROTOR(S). REMINISCENT OF REAR BRAKE SHOE / DRUM EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE ON OLDER VEHICLE WITH FROZEN SELF ADJUSTERS. THIS VEHICLE HAS FOUR…
Service BrakesNHTSA complaint 11143866 · Oct 29, 2018

2017 Ford F-750: questions owners ask

Is the 2017 Ford F-750 reliable?

NHTSA data alone cannot rate reliability, but it shows what owners reported. Owners filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-750; the most common categories were engine (2, 50%), power train (2, 50%), service brakes (2, 50%). There is 1 safety recall. 1 mentions a fire.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-750?

Across 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the categories mentioned most often are engine (50% of complaints), power train (50% of complaints), service brakes (50% of complaints), fuel/propulsion system (25% of complaints). One complaint can name several components.

Does the 2017 Ford F-750 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2017 Ford F-750; the most recent (campaign 19V429000, 2019-06-07) concerns Equipment. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Check your own F-750

Counts are a starting point, not a verdict: popular models collect more complaints because more of them are on the road, and NHTSA does not verify individual reports. To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls (U.S.) or your registration at check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk (UK). Had a safety problem? Report it to NHTSA; complaints are what trigger investigations and recalls.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall and complaint databases (public domain), retrieved November 2, 2026. Model year 2017 only; combines NHTSA's entries for F-750 and F-750 SD. How these reports are made.

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