Recall 17V652 covers 1,101,107 2015-2017 Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks for door-latch failures. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 1,101,107 2015-2017 F-150 and Super Duty trucks because a bent door cable or water inside the latch can make a door open while driving, even when it appears closed. A moving door raises injury risk, and Ford dealers provide the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The side door latch on the affected 2015-2017 Ford F-150 and 2017 Ford F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, and F-550 Sd trucks is the catch that holds each door shut against the body. When you close the door, the latch grabs the striker, a fixed metal post in the door frame. The latch cable then lets the inside or outside handle release that catch when you open the door.
On these trucks, water can get into the latch area because the original setup did not protect the latch well enough. In cold conditions, that water can freeze and make the latch bind after the door has been opened. A bent or kinked latch cable can also bind. When that binding combines with friction at the striker, the door can look closed without being fully latched, then open while driving.
Owners can notice trouble before that happens. Watch for a door that is hard to open, hard to latch, rebounds when you try to shut it, or needs repeated closing attempts before the latch catches.
Who's affected?
Spans the F-150 and four Sd truck classes across the 2015, 2016, and 2017 model years, all tied to the same door-latch component.
| 2017 Ford F-550 Sd | Latch |
|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-350 Sd | Latch |
| 2017 Ford F-250 Sd | Latch |
| 2017 Ford F-450 Sd | Latch |
| 2015 Ford F-150 | Latch |
| 2016 Ford F-150 | Latch |
| 2017 Ford F-150 | Latch |
| Units affected | 1,101,107 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury. Difficulty opening or latching a door, a door that rebounds when shut, or repeated effort needed to engage a binding latch are warning signs to call the dealer. Schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Ford F-550 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-250 Sd, F-450 Sd, or 2015-2017 Ford F-150 truck is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the free door-latch cable inspection and water-shield repair that fixes latches affected by a bent cable or water intrusion.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V652 when you call.
- Confirm each door is fully latched before each trip, and stop using the truck if a door does not latch securely.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Ford technician inspects the door latch actuation cables, repairs any damaged cable, and installs water shields over the door latches. Parts and labor are free under recall 17V652. Ford's general reimbursement plan covered eligible owner-paid remedies before the recall notice, with reimbursement eligibility ending December 1, 2017. If you paid for a door latch or actuation cable repair before the notice, ask the service desk or Ford customer service to review your documentation against that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 16, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 17, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| October 17, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| November 13, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 13, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 12, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V652?
Recall 17V652 covers 1,101,107 Ford trucks with door latch problems. A bent or kinked actuation cable, or a latch that freezes after water gets in, can let a door open while driving even when it looked closed. Ford dealers inspect and repair the latch system for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Ford F-150, F-550 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-250 Sd, or F-450 Sd is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 17V652. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the door latch inspection, cable repair if needed, and water shield installation. Reference Ford recall number 17S33 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables, repair them if needed, and install water shields over the door latches free of charge.
What is the safety risk from recall 17V652?
The safety risk is a door opening while the truck is moving. Ford reported that the door can appear closed even when the latch or cable problem leaves it vulnerable to opening, which increases the risk of injury.
What if I bought this Ford truck used?
The free repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your truck is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer with recall number 17V652 or Ford recall number 17S33.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V652000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V652 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V652000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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