Ford F-550 SD (2017) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk
Ford recalls 2017 F-550 SD trucks with potential fuel leak if shield dislodges, risking fire. Owners must have shield replaced free by November 2016.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2017 F-550 SD trucks because a protective shield may become dislodged, causing fuel leaks that could lead to fires or slips. This affects trucks made between March 2016 and August 2016. If the shield comes loose, fuel could leak and ignite, creating a fire hazard or causing a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225827-ford-f-550-sd-2017-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225827-ford-f-550-sd-2017-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V778000
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“Ford F-550 SD (2017) Recall: Fuel Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225827-ford-f-550-sd-2017-recall-fuel-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V778000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V778000).
Why it’s dangerous
The protective shield on the fuel system may become dislodged, allowing fuel to leak. If the leak reaches the road surface, it could cause slips or ignite near an ignition source, leading to fire or crashes.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford F-550 SD trucks made between March 21, 2016, and August 28, 2016. Drivers using these trucks without the shield replacement are at risk of fire or crashes if fuel leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Ford F-550 SD truck was made between March 21, 2016, and August 28, 2016. The shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a shield replacement.
Replace Shield
Dealers will replace the protective shield free of charge once the recall is confirmed.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.
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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 #16V778000 (October 26, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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