Large Recall NHTSA · 17V652000 Reported October 16, 2017

Doors may open while driving

Ford Motor Company · Latches/locks/linkages · 1,101,107 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V652000
Manufacturer Campaign
17S33
Manufacturer
Component
Latches/locks/linkages
Vehicles Affected
1,101,107
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 16, 2017
Completion Rate
73.40

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ford f-150, and 2017 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty trucks. the doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.

Safety Consequence

A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. the recall began october 12, 2018. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 17s33.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 17V652000 or campaign 17S33.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V652000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V652000?

NHTSA recall 17V652000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on October 16, 2017. It addresses: Doors may open while driving. The recall affects approximately 1,101,107 vehicles, with the defect involving the Latches/locks/linkages component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V652000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17S33. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.