FORD F-550 SD (2017) recall — Power Train
Ford is recalling 2017 F-550 Superduty vehicles with a risk of driveline fracture at highway speeds, potentially causing loss of motive power and crash. Owners must have driveshaft and center bearing brackets replaced free by Ford.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the driveline or transmission fractures, the vehicle may lose motive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 F-550 Superduty trucks that may experience driveline fractures at highway speeds, which could lead to loss of power and crashes. This recall affects vehicles where the driveline components or transmission might break under normal driving conditions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225826-ford-f-550-sd-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225826-ford-f-550-sd-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V212000
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“Ford F-550 SD (2017) Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash from Driveline Fracture.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225826-ford-f-550-sd-2017-power-train-recall-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #17V212000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V212000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the driveline or transmission fractures while driving, the vehicle may lose power. This can happen at highway speeds when the driveline vibrates and breaks, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford F-550 Superduty trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles at highway speeds are most at risk due to potential driveline fractures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Ford F-550 Superduty truck has a driveline that vibrates or makes unusual noises. The recall started May 18, 2017, and applies to vehicles sold between 2017 model years.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free replacement of the driveshaft and center bearing brackets.
Have Driveshaft Replaced
Dealers will replace the driveshaft and two center bearing brackets at no cost to fix the driveline fracture risk.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The recall is for 2017 Ford F-550 Superduty trucks where driveline components or transmission may fracture at highway speeds, causing loss of power and increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your truck is affected if it's a 2017 Ford F-550 Superduty model with driveline vibrations or unusual noises, as the recall started May 18, 2017.
What should I do if I have this truck?
Ford will notify you and dealers will replace the driveshaft and center bearing brackets for free. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the fix.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V212000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 17V212000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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 #17V212000 (March 27, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
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