The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V778000·Announced 2016-10-26

Ford Recalls 2017 F-Series Trucks Due to Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Ford is recalling 2017 F-250 through F-550 Super Duty trucks because a fuel shield may detach, causing a leak that increases fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fuel leak that increases the risk of fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural defects leading to severe hazards.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 21, 2016, and August 28, 2016. The recall involves the fuel conditioning module, where the protective shield may have inadequate adhesion, allowing it to become dislodged.

If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open, resulting in a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, this fuel leak increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may create a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Fuel System
Hazard
Affected units
170

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • F-450 SD
  • F-550 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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