Ford F-350 SD (2017) Recall: Fuel Tank Strap Risk of Fire
Ford is recalling 2017 F-350 Super Duty trucks with a fuel tank strap that may separate, causing fuel leaks and fire risk. Owners must have the bracket inspected or installed free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2017 F-350 Super Duty trucks because a fuel tank strap may separate from the frame, causing fuel leaks that could lead to fire. This affects trucks made between August 10, 2016, and September 17, 2016. Owners should have the bracket inspected or installed by a dealer to prevent fire risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225842-ford-f-350-sd-2017-recall-fuel-tank-strap-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225842-ford-f-350-sd-2017-recall-fuel-tank-strap-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V945000
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“Ford F-350 SD (2017) Recall: Fuel Tank Strap Risk of Fire.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225842-ford-f-350-sd-2017-recall-fuel-tank-strap-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V945000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V945000).
Why it’s dangerous
A fuel tank strap that separates from the frame can cause the fuel tank to contact the ground. This may lead to fuel leaks, which increase the risk of fire if the leaking fuel comes into contact with a heat source.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks made between August 10, 2016, and September 17, 2016. Truck owners who drive in areas with high fire risk may be most affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty truck was made between August 10, 2016, and September 17, 2016. The recall covers trucks with a frame reinforcement bracket that may not be properly attached to the front fuel tank strap.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get the recall information and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect Bracket
Dealers will inspect and install a reinforcement bracket for free if needed to prevent fuel leaks.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S45.
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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 #16V945000 (December 29, 2016)
- 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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