The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V225000·Announced 2017-03-31

Ford Recalls 2017 F-250 Super Duty Trucks Due to Transmission Defect

Ford is recalling 2017 F-250 Super Duty trucks because a damaged transmission part may cause unexpected vehicle movement while in Park, increasing crash 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 structural vehicle defect (transmission) that can cause unexpected vehicle movement and rollaway, which the source states increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. The recall involves 48,443 vehicles.

The defect involves a potentially damaged park rod actuating plate in the transmission. This issue can result in unexpected vehicle movement, such as a rollaway, even when the transmission is shifted to 'Park.' This failure to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 102 and 114 increases the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2017. 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-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
48,443

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 (1)

  • F-250 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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