NHTSA Recall 17V225000: Automatic transmission (power train)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 48,443 vehicles. It affects 2017 Ford F-250 SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V225000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17C06 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | March 31, 2017 |
| Owner notification | June 1, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. These transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection."
Safety risk
Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V225000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-250 SD | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.