FORD F-550 SD (2017) recall — Latches/Locks/Linkages
Ford is recalling 2017 F-550 Super Duty trucks with door latches that may open while driving due to bent cables or water damage. Owners should contact Ford for free repairs.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 F-550 Super Duty trucks where doors might open while driving. This could cause injury if the door opens unexpectedly while moving. The fix involves repairing the latch cables or installing water shields. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225825-ford-f-550-sd-2017-recall-doors-may-open-while.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225825-ford-f-550-sd-2017-recall-doors-may-open-while · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V652000
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“Ford F-550 SD (2017) Recall: Doors May Open While Driving.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225825-ford-f-550-sd-2017-recall-doors-may-open-while. Based on NHTSA recall #17V652000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V652000).
Why it’s dangerous
The door latch cables might be bent or kinked, or water could freeze the latches. This can cause the door to open while the truck is moving, potentially leading to injury.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford F-550 Super Duty trucks are affected. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk if the door opens unexpectedly while driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2017 Ford F-550 Super Duty model. The recall covers specific years and models listed in the official notice.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get the recall details and schedule a repair.
Get Door Latch Repair
Dealers will inspect and repair the door latch actuation cables or install water shields at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The doors on these trucks may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the latches may freeze after water gets in, causing the door to open while driving.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check if your truck is a 2017 Ford F-550 Super Duty model, as this recall covers specific years and models.
What should I do if my truck is affected?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair for the door latch cables or water shields.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V652000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 17V652000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V652000 (October 16, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.