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2017 FORD F-450 ENGINE Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE Safety Recalls

Critical #18V894000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk if Unfixed
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Free Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
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Other FORD F-450 2017 Recalls

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other FORD F-450 Years

2020
1 recall
2019
4 recalls
2018
3 recalls
2015
2 recalls
2013
1 recall
2012
4 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
1 recall
2009
1 recall
2008
1 recall
2007
1 recall
2006
1 recall
2005
1 recall
2004
1 recall
2003
1 recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2017 FORD F-450 safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ENGINE recall for the 2017 FORD F-450? (Campaign #18V894000)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage. When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.