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2017 Ford F-450

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 F.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Ford F-450 is a heavy-duty pickup built on the 450 platform, featuring a standard 6-speed automatic transmission and achieving EPA fuel economy ratings of 18/24/21 mpg across city/highway/combined driving, with a 7.0-quart oil capacity specifying 5W-30 viscosity. In terms of reliability, the model year carries 15 recalls and accumulated 1,066 total owner complaints, with Power Train issues representing the most frequently cited concern. When placed within the model's complaint history spanning 2003-2020—where the 2014 model year recorded the fewest complaints at 3 and the 2020 model year the most at 24—the 2017 F-450 occupies a middle position in the nameplate's reliability trajectory, suggesting owners should be attentive to powertrain-specific maintenance and potential recall-related service needs.

Model year2025202420232017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque165 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

Tire sizeNSOEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3911 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.00 sec13.70 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.80 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.90 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.50 sec14.20 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 King Ranch 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.5 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.40 sec375 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.50 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.70 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Platinum 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.70 sec375 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Rear: 10.50 inch in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 165 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilRear: 10.50 inch
Engine Coolant Capacity26.7
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity15.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)18.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs7.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)34.0 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)20.0 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 20.0
Differential drain PlugFront: 20.0
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 76.0; Rear: 76.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket166.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket340.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts165 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts85.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque10.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.68 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.68 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)51-62
RPM51-62 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 98; Rear: 98
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 166; Rear: 166
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
196.0 Step 3: 148.0 Step 4: 195.0
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
190
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
132 ft. lbs., Step 2: 10532 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
132.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
2105.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
166.0 ft. lbs.66 ft. lbs
2Loosen one turn
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
274.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
259.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Bolts 1-2015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1059 ft. lbs
3Bolts 11-20118 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-2090 degrees
5Bolts 21-3030 ft. lbs
690.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
1Bolts 1-1230 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1290 degrees
3Bolts 13-2422 ft. lbs
490.0
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 14.81.5 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 miAir Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Driveshaft U-Joint (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
At 105,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Ford F-450 sits near the top of this generation’s federal-activity arc: it logged 20 complaints, 4 recalls, 2 investigations and 12 TSBs, roughly matching the 2012 peak and far exceeding the immediately preceding 2016 model, which recorded only 4 complaints, 0 recalls and 5 TSBs. After a quiet 2003–2010 run with zero complaints, activity rose through 2011–2015, dipped in 2016, then spiked again in 2017 and remained elevated through 2020, with complaints climbing to 24 by 2020 even as recalls fell. The 2017 model’s top complaint categories—Power Train (196), Engine (180), Unknown or Other (88) and Structure (70)—plus 35 crash and 19 fire complaints, make it one of the more reported years in the record. Because the data do not specify root causes, buyers should not assume a single known defect, but the year’s higher recall, investigation and complaint counts place it in a riskier part of the generation. Given that 2017 represents a clear uptick over the calmer 2016 and is surpassed only by later, still-busier model years, it is not the strongest choice for a low-risk used purchase; a 2016 example or a thoroughly documented, recall-cleared 2017 would be the safer path.

15
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
319
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,066
Owner complaints
35 involved a crash · 19 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,066 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train196
Engine180
Unknown Or Other88
Structure70
Service Brakes46
Engine & Engine Cooling45
Steering34
Wheels33

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 319 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 25-21262025-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2018. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service…
SSM 534952025-03-14Unknown Or OtherSome 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…
SSM 533052025-01-17Unknown Or OtherSome 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100…
SSM 531742024-11-26Unknown Or OtherVarious vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt…
SSM 527872024-08-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2017-2020 F-150 and 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may not successfully complete…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 F take?

7.0 qt of 5W-30 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.