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2017 Ford F-59 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 0 complaints on file for the 2017 Ford F-59 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

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NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2017 compare to other F-59 years?

F-59 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted8 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 0 complaints2014: 1 complaints2015: 1 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2020: 8 complaints2021: 4 complaints2022: 7 complaints2023: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 0 complaints2026: 2 complaints
F-59 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2017 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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Does the 2017 Ford F-59 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

17V768000BrakesNovember 29, 2017 · 390 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-53 stripped motorhome chassis and F-59 stripped commercial chassis, equipped with Antilock Brake Systems (ABS). The brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Units (HECU) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or ABS activation.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the HECU for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 22, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S41.

2017 Ford F-59 — common questions

Is the 2017 Ford F-59 reliable?

The record is thin — 0 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2017 Ford F-59 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2017 Ford F-59. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.