2017 FORD F-350

2 recalls, 729 complaints - 13 TSBs

ENGINE

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causi... Read more

Consequence

When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for thi... Read more

410,289 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford ... Read more

Consequence

If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

14,410 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

729 total complaints 7 crashes 5 fires 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STEERING	267
SUSPENSION	194
WHEELS	50
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	38
STRUCTURE:BODY	32
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	26
ENGINE	21
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	15
SERVICE BRAKES	10
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH	10

Incident date: May 6, 2025

The chrome front grill deflector is loose and feels like it is going to fly off at any moment. There have not been any accident or collision with the vehicle for this to be my fault. I know all the 2022 GMC Sierras got recalled for this issue but dealership said my vehicle isn’t covered even thoug... Read more

Incident date: Apr 18, 2025

Can inside motor caused damage to high pressure fuel pump on top of the motor. This caused metal to get into my motor and now requires a motor replacment

Incident date: Mar 1, 2025

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated had received notification of Manufacturer Recall Number: 24E12. The contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced any failure; however, the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the PCM module was updated as per the recall. The contact state... Read more

Incident date: Oct 29, 2024

Windshield cracked for no apparent reason. Did not see or hear any object strike windshield. Began as a 6 inch crack from roof to rearview mirror and crack continues to spread and extend across windshield without any cause. The weather has been warm and no frost or cold yet crack grows 3 inches a da... Read more

Incident date: Jan 17, 2025

While driving in the cold the hybrid vehicle will not go over 31 miles an hour. I was turning on to a road that is 45mph and unable to reach a safe speed with traffic. This has happened twice to me now. The dealer can not make it repeat the issue at this time and no warning lights come on.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2025

Our EX90 will not charge with our installed Tesla Universal L2 charger. When the charger is connected to the vehicle, it appears to start charging for 2-3 minutes, then I get a Charging Fault, the charger tries to re-initialize, and this loop continues, all while not charging the car. While the car ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 14, 2025

When starting my 2019 Jeep Compass an error message stated "coolant temperature high" and "service brake system." It then sputtered and shut down. I waited a minute and then restarted the vehicle. There was a lag for the car to start and then it went back to normal and no codes were present.

Incident date: Dec 19, 2024

Vehicle at operating temperature, running, in gear and at a stop. Making a left turn into traffic. I release the brake and apply the accelerator, the car rolls out into traffic but no power, I press more and more until it is 100% throttle, all the way to the floor. Then after about 5 seconds the veh... Read more

Incident date: Oct 23, 2024

My 2020 Nissan Pathfinder SL has once again developed problems with the Emergency forward Brake System. The ABS AEB was replaced in January 2024 at Southwest Nissan in Weatherford Tx . Today, [XXX] the AEB light came back on. This is also the second time I have had to replace the Brake light locate... Read more

Incident date: Aug 19, 2024

Can't open the hood either the latch or the cord is broken. It's very dangerous to drive the car while the engine oil is due to change. The latch or the cord is very defective. Also, airbag has been staying on the dashboard for a long time.

Incident date: Aug 6, 2024

My brake boosters failed causing me to not be able to stop adequately. The brakes would not fully compress.

Incident date: Jul 26, 2024

The car completely shut off in the middle of driving and I was unable to put the car into park or use the emergency brake and hazard lights because all of the controls are electronic. The lack of mechanical safety features is a danger.

Incident date: May 26, 2024

This car was purchased in March 2024 at Peak Motors in Hickory, NC and on [XXX] 2024, while driving the Check engine light, power steering, oil lamp, A&T temp oil, battery, tire and seatbelt light came on, the RPM went to 0 and we could no accelerate so we coasted down a hill and pull off to restart... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Lexus RX350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for... Read more

Incident date: May 26, 2024

I was notified of the air bag recall in June 2023, and no action has been taken on this problem yet. My concern is, of course, if I'm an accident and the air bag deploys and metal is scattered thru out the inside of the car the end result will be disastrous to whom ever is inside my car.

Incident date: Apr 15, 2023

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer days later where it was diagnosed tha... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2021

Many fuel system issues along with poor brakes create an unsafe vehicle even after the dealership was given several attempts to fix.

Incident date: Dec 28, 2023

The dealership told me that I need a new engine and they said that the engine was poorly made but that there was nothing they could do to help with the cost. I only have 103,947 miles on the vehicle and kept up routine maintenance. The dealer said that Ford is likely to recall this engine. I also tr... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 2019

Vehicle fails to start randomly in the morning Everything powers up and the screen lights up, but the car doesn't power up fully Maybe fuel pump issue

Incident date: Aug 11, 2023

This happens at 2 particular exits on a 65mph highway. One time the car slows down by 10mph and the other spot it will swerve over almost to the lane next to me and slow down. Just dangerous when someone is tailgating me (thats reality of driving these days) as they will not have time to react and m... Read more

Incident date: Nov 27, 2023

Issue #1: Rain Sensing Wiper function is completely inoperable. Wipers must be operated manually. Issue #2: Blinker stalk becomes stuck in off and on positions. This malfunction has put myself and others at risk because the vehicle, at times, is unable to inform others on the road of the appropriat... Read more

Incident date: Nov 20, 2023

The contact owns a 2009 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the front driver's side door became inoperable. The contact stated that the front driver's door failed to open. The contact stated that the door latch could be locked and unlocked; however, the front driver's door could not be opened. The ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 7, 2023

My vehicle suddenly lost power while I was on the interstate in the middle of heavy traffic. The message on the screen said low oil pressure. I managed to get out of traffic and exited the highway as soon as I could. I managed to get back to town before the vehicle stopped. I had to have it towe... Read more

Incident date: Dec 10, 2017

Driver and Passenger side seat belt pretensioners failed and have resulted in airbags being inoperable.

Incident date: Aug 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while his son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side wheel hub fractured, and the wheel detached. The driver was able to veer to the side of the road, where the vehicle remained. The contact stated that the failure had ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while shifting to reverse(R), the message “Contact Manufacturer” was displayed on the screen. Additionally, the camera screen went black. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was m... Read more

Incident date: May 15, 2023

Rear view camera ceased to display picture. Screen black except for yellow guidelines and view options. inspection of rear tailgate wiring found 3-4 wires in wiring harness corroded/broken. This is similar to known issue with 17-19 ridglines which have a TBS out for same issue.

Incident date: Feb 24, 2023

Transmission not shifting smoothly, it lurches into gear when accelerating or decelerating. There have been times where I’ve almost had power failure. My safety was put at risk when trying to merge out onto the highway across traffic and my truck would not shift out of first gear and felt like it ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 27, 2023

My 2012 hyundai tucson driver dash with the speedometer goes blank and I lose acceleration while driving and also the gears dissappear and I'm not able to reverse.yesterday the engine light turned on when I was driving but after I parked and turned car off and waited 10 minutes it was still on,but a... Read more

Incident date: Jun 14, 2023

More than 1 year after a safety recall, there is still no remedy available. This is unacceptable for a safety issue. Now there is a new recall for the same issue that was previously recalled. Something seems fishy. Is my truck safe to drive? Buy it back if it can't be fixed. Seems reasonable to me.

Incident date: May 26, 2023

MCU1 FSD beta still not working and nothing has been addressed from Tesla. Tesla states we will MCU1 will be supported for fsd.

Incident date: Nov 22, 2022

Nissan consumer affairs Case #48955822 Manufacturer Recall NumberPC948 NHTSA Recall Number23E-012 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete, remedy not yet available Summary THE RESIN EMBLEM ON THE DRIVER S AIRBAG MODULE COVER IN AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE REDUCED DURABILITY DUE TO POTENTIAL SUPPLIER PRODUCTI... Read more

Incident date: May 25, 2023

The contact's daughter owns a 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power of steering assist. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that this was a common failure ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 30, 2022

At a highway speed of 50 MPH the transmission completely disengaged. I was driving on a busy highway with no shoulder. The vehicle continued to coast until I was forced to stop in an unsafe location. I placed the car in park, then in drive, and it was still disengaged. I needed to turn the car o... Read more

Incident date: May 9, 2023

My Kia I purchased had 39,000 miles and it has a steering problem which I wasn’t 100% aware of. Today it is at Kia where they stated they’re gonna have to replace the steering column did not give me a price but this is a safety issue, and I want to recall done on this issue For the steering colu... Read more

Incident date: May 16, 2023

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V142000 (Visibility) and 23V163000 (Visibility) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving during inclement weather, he activated the wi... Read more

Incident date: Apr 19, 2023

Check engine light comes on. Code is saying ratio of fuel to oxygen is not correct

Incident date: Apr 19, 2023

2019 CADILLAC XT-4 [XXX] MILEAGE IN FIRST SERVICE ATTEMPT 27500 4/28/2023 BROUGHT THE XT-4 IN FOR SERVICE IN WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA AND FOR AN OIL DRIP PROBLEM. OIL LEAKING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE MOTOR FACING THE PASSENGER SIDE. DEALER REPLACED NUMEROUOS GASKETS AND ENGINE COVERS AND RETURNED THE VEHI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 26, 2022

The fuel pump failed while traveling northbound on hwy 127 in Glencoe, KY. The motorcycle lost power and had to be pushed to a parking lot and towed home because it would not start. No warning lamp came on. A recall exists for this part and I am waiting on its arrival at the dealership. No one was... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2023

Catastrophic engine failure. The car stopped running/moving while driving. It has not been inspected by a dealer. All lights came on and car was violently shaking.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2018

The contact owns a 2005 Honda Pilot. The contact stated while driving at various speeds on several occasions, there was a cranking sound coming from underneath the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diag... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2023

The radio will change stations, switch apps, make phone calls all on its own. The drivers info center, located on the gauges will switch constantly to the radio setting, removing the speed that I'm traveling at. This is super dangerous as it is a distraction from driving. Its so bad I have to turn t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2018

Window seal has been coming off around the bottom corners of the windshield. Condensation was bad over the winter months and inside needed to be wiped off before driving causing smudging and smears. I'm worried the window seal will not hold and completely come off while driving.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2018

Incident date: Dec 1, 2022

When reversing, the backup camera does not display realtime video. It will display footage that is paused or behind. The pedestrian warning sound occasionally does not "load" when backing up. This has lead to near miss collisions when reversing and has put pedestrians at risk of not hearing the vehi... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2023

Driver activated defrost in the rain. Exterior temperature was about 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Crack occured on the windshield. No impact by road debris. It was an edge crack. Occured due to improper installation of the windshield, which seems to be a common issue in the Palisade of all years.

Incident date: Apr 15, 2023

The steering wheel doesn’t return to center and makes clunking noises. It is a safety hazard while driving. Scares the crap out of me. The problem has been reproduced and diagnosed as a faulty steering rack assembly. There are no warning lights . My car is parked in my driveway available for inspe... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2022

The contact owns a 2015 Buick Encore. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering assist and became firm. The power steering warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle started operating nor... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Hyundai Tucson. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate. Additionally, the RPM was fluctuating. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2022

Car seat base poorly made. The part to level base did not stay leveled at it would easy lower once secured by belt due to being touched by seat. The car seat would get stuck to base and needed to try to unattach multiple times. The belt from base will also get stuck not allowing base to be secure en... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 FORD F-350

13 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	2
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
270000 LANE DEPARTURE	1
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH	1
160000 STRUCTURE	1
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY	1
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	1

010000 STEERING

In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint at speeds typically above 45 mph (72 Km/h).

350000 EQUIPMENT

In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience sustained steering wheel oscillation after hitting rough pavement or an expansion joint at speeds typically above 45 mph (72 Km/h).

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Some 2017-2018 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a concern where the DEF level indicator appears to be stuck in the full position. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Some 2016-2018 Ford and Lincoln Vehicle equipped with SYNC 3 and connected to an iPhone recently upgraded to iOS 11.2.5 may exhibit a concern where USB Audio playback and App Link applications will not function properly. This may also inclu

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side under the steering column at the GWM, make sure that the ignition

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Some 2015-2018 F-150, 2017-2018 F-Super Duty, 2018 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit binding while opening or closing of the movable glass panel. The roof opening panel glass brackets are ava

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

OEM Security system interface with aftermarket lock systems.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

OEM Security system interface with aftermarket lock systems.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

2017 F-250 - F-550 WITH THE OPTIONAL LANE KEEPING SYSTEM MAY DISPLAY LANE KEEPING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WITH NO DTCS PRESENT. ENGINEERING IS AWARE OF THIS CONCERN AND WILL RELEASE SOFTWARE VIA IDS TO UPDATE THE IMA

270000 LANE DEPARTURE

FORD F-350 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FORD F-350 across all model years (1991, 2020).

116 Total Recalls

6,535 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

347 Reported Crashes

205 Reported Fires

17 Reported Deaths

FORD F-350 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2021	0	119	View
2020	2	237	View
2019	4	721	View
2018	2	304	View
2017 (current)	2	729
2016	0	291	View
2015	1	289	View
2014	0	150	View
2013	1	110	View
2012	4	252	View
2011	4	204	View
2010	1	0	View
2009	3	55	View
2008	7	176	View
2007	3	56	View
2006	4	206	View
2005	3	170	View
2004	3	216	View
2003	3	104	View
2002	3	140	View
2001	6	181	View
2000	5	367	View
1999	13	531	View
1998	1	16	View
1997	4	188	View
1996	4	167	View
1995	3	191	View
1994	7	126	View
1993	9	129	View
1992	7	74	View
1991	7	34	View
1989	0	2	View

Other FORD Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
MUSTANG	1,104	11,600	View
RANGER	928	10,371	View
F-350 SD	776	2,363	View
F-450 SD	692	624	View
F-150	692	46,142	View
F-250 SD	638	3,635	View
EXPLORER	624	42,549	View
F-550 SD	578	603	View

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2017 FORD F-350

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Top Reported Components

Technical Service Bulletins, 2017 FORD F-350

Most Affected Components

FORD F-350 - All Years Overview

FORD F-350 - Year by Year

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