2017 Ford F-450: problems, recalls and reliability

“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-450. The contact stated that while driving there was a loud crunching sound and became aware that the tailgate had fallen onto the trailer. The vehicle was taken to shawnee mission ford (11501 shawnee mission pkwy, shawnee, ks 66203) where they informed the contact that a previous recall repair was performed correctly. The vehicle was then taken to thoroughbred ford (8501 n. Boardwalk ave, kansas city, mo 64154) where the contact was informed that the dent was being repaired and the part was being repainted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided the contact a claim number. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000.”Owner report · Structure · Dec 2020

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-450. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the tailgate fell independently causing damage to the trim of the tailgate. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed however, the mechanic found nothing that needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 19V864000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Sep 2020

“Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-450. While driving 10 mph and hauling a trailer, the contact attempted to make a hard right turn when, without warning, the tailgate disengaged and fell to the ground. The tailgate was destroyed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 55,700.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2019

“Tailgate to truck has opened 3 times while driving between september and november 2019. I am not sure at the exact time and conditions that the tailgate opened but weather was raining mid-day on two of the occasions, the third was early morning. One of the times the tailgate opened was while towing a cargo trailer which resulted in damage to the top of the tailgate as it fell on the trailer tongue jack handle. As a newly retired navy pilot I 'pre-flight' my truck and trailer before every drive checking safety chains, locks, tires and lights.”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2019

“I have a 2017 ford super duty f450 platinum. Multiple time the tailgate has dropped o its own while im driving the truck. Keys are resting in console not touching release button and drops on its own. Have checked and doubled checked closing firmly. Still opens intermittently. I have had multiple witnesses watch it happen. It has now happened when towing and destroyed the tailgate and could of caused and accident.”Owner report · Structure · Apr 2019

“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 ford f-450. While attempting to drive the vehicle, the front and rear driver's side and the rear passenger door failed to lock when the temperature got cold. The contact called siemans ford at (269) 465-5344 (located at 8961 red arrow hwy, bridgman, mi 49106) and was informed that there was no remedy for the vehicle doors. The manufacturer stated that they knew about the failure and there was no remedy to keep the moisture out. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 7,000.”Owner report · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Jan 2018