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2017 Ford F-250: raw data

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vehicle2017 / ford / f-250
known issues8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-04)
complaints1,155 on file (2017-03-03 → 2026-05-15)
recalls2
investigations1
fars200 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexedyes
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

High-pressure fuel pump failure with metal debrisFUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL12 complaints2022-08 → 2026-05f-250-2017-high-pressure-fuel-pump-failure
  • 11734500 This past year I experienced catastrophic failure with my Bosch, CP4 fuel pump in my 2017 Ford F250 with a 6.7 L diesel. Recalls have been published by Ford, but not beyond a 2018 vehicle. After seeing metal fragments in my fuel water separator, I was forced to flush my entire
  • 11672919 A message was displayed to reduce the truck speed. Then the speed started to reduce itself, I wasn't able to increase the speed. I was on a Hwy and the speed limit was 65 mph and on a slight hill the trucks speed was only 39 mph. I put the flashers on hoping to alert the cars
  • 11647687 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became stiff and difficult to turn in either direction. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact was able to veer over to the shoulder of the roadway
Unexpected hard downshift while drivingPOWER TRAIN8 complaints2023-07 → 2025-05f-250-2017-transmission-hard-downshift
  • 11663081 I have a 2017 F250 super duty. It downshifts from 5th to 4th so hard that it has locked the rear tires up for a brief second. Twice I have had cars behind me swerve. I spoke with my local dealership and they informed me that this is a common issue with these trucks normally
  • 11652888 Transmission down shifting while driving. Jumps from 6th gear to 1st gear. Barely got it to the pull off which was in a curve. Put my life and my passenger life in danger because we couldn't see around the curve which the pull over was on the other side of the road
  • 11606980 The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from six gear to first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate, causing the driver to almost lose control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was later examined by an
Rearview camera cloudy or blank imageBACK OVER PREVENTION14 complaints2022-12 → 2025-10f-250-2017-rearview-camera-image-loss
  • 11523253 The rearview camera is so cloudy you can barely see what's behind you
  • 11654783 The contact stated while reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rearview camera was inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the rearview camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired
  • 11552902 The contact stated while the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the contact became aware that the back over prevention camera was inoperable. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The contact also stated that the rear sensing device
Door latches and locks freezing in cold weatherLATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES10 complaints2022-12 → 2025-03f-250-2017-door-latch-freeze
  • 11567519 Frozen door locks and latches. Door freezes in cold temperatures and when the door is opened the door locks freeze in the open position not allowing the doors to close and latch properly or at all
  • 11649649 Latch on drivers door won't latch and door will not stay closed sometimes when temperatures get below freezing
  • 11565726 The contact stated that during cold weather conditions, the locking mechanisms on all four doors malfunctioned and the doors would not latch and remain securely closed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the locking mechanisms were faulty and needed to
Adaptive steering fault with off-center steering wheelSTEERING6 complaints2023-04 → 2026-02f-250-2017-adaptive-steering-fault
  • 11635203 While driving I made a left hand turn and when straightening the steering wheel it was 90 degrees out of alignment which caused the truck to steer to the right almost striking another vehicle. The dash had a warning message come on stating adaptive steering fault service
  • 11531498 Assisted steering has an error stating requires service. The steering wheel is sideways when driving straight. Ford is on back order for the steering wheel due to the issue and cannot get the part to fix it. The error occurred once from being parked. As soon as the truck was
  • 11518808 While driving down the road, the dash flashed Hill Assist warning, Advance Trac warning and the steering wheel jerks hard to the right with a lot of pressure causing the vehicle to swerve right, then it does it to the left. Then after a few times of doing this, it stops and all
Front-end steering oscillation after road bumpsSTEERING, SUSPENSION77 complaints2022-06 → 2026-04f-250-2017-front-end-steering-oscillation
  • 11709201 While driving 70mph on I20 outside of Ft.Worth, TX. I experienced severe front end vibration after hitting a rough spot on the highway. I was in the inside lane with no shoulder to escape off the highway. Cars were traveling on the outside lane next to me which prohibited my
  • 11694766 The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The steering wheel shook aggressively, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact decelerated and was able to coast to the emergency lane on the side of the road
  • 11616015 Death Wobble. Was driving speed limit of 65mph and vehicle started a violent, uncontrollable shuddering and bouncing movement to the left almost hitting the dividing wall on the interstate. I had little control over steering of vehicle and was barely able to avoid slamming into
Loss of motive power with reduced engine power messageFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM16 complaints2022-08 → 2026-02f-250-2017-loss-of-motive-power
  • 11719557 We get a power reduced code and the truck shuts down while driving. We have to pull over and put it in park and restart it. When we are on the freeway we can’t get over we put it in neutral and turn off the truck and restart it. It is very scary and dangerous! This has been
  • 11694517 While pulling a 38ft 5th wheel camper on an incline with the cruise control set at random the vehicle completely dies. It experiences a total shutdown of the engine, which in return causes a complete loss of power steering, brakes etc. The truck will not restart until you push
  • 11505035 The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the engine power reduced message displayed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel
Fuel leaking from fuel filter housing and linesFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 complaints2022-06 → 2026-05f-250-2017-fuel-filter-housing-leak
  • 11721369 2 different issues- 1st issue was Ford factory fuel filter leaked at a seam. Resulting in fuel loss all over engine! 2nd issue is fuel filter inlet line retaining clip comes unclipped on its own resulting in fuel loss all over the engine. Both incidents happened during long
  • 11512946 There is a pin hole in the center of plastic housing for the upper fuel filter on my 2017 F250 diesel. Shoots fuel out when driving. Very dangerous. Appears to be similar to the 2022 ford diesel fuel filter recall
  • 11594055 The hose connecting to the fuel filter in the engine compartment came off and dump fuel all over the engine. Luckily we turned it off before a fire started. This has happened 3 times now

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

countearliest_datelatest_datecrash_flaggedfire_flaggedtop_components
11552017-03-032026-05-151213STEERING:717; SUSPENSION:587; UNKNOWN OR OTHER:109; WHEELS:69; STRUCTURE:66

Recalls all years →

campaign_numberreport_received_datecomponentsummaryconsequenceremedy
18V89400018/12/2018ENGINEFord 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 causing corrosion and damage.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.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 this recall is 18S45.
17V33100022/05/2017LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCHFord 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 dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.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.

Investigations all years →

action_numberstatussubjectcomponentsopenedclosedrecall_campaignsummary
PE18011closedPower tailgate opens unintendedELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING2018-10-122019-12-1219V864000By letter dated December 4, 2019, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in model years (MY) 2017 through 2019 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate. Following the receipt of five consumer complaints alleging unintended tailgate opening without vehicle operator knowledge, while the vehicles were in motion, NHTSA opened this investigation to assess the manufacturer's data including warranty claims, field reports, design changes, etc.In vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate, wa

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_yearsoccupant_deathsmatch_typevpic_recovered
2010-2024200legacy-code0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Wrench.Pro (2026). 2017 Ford F-250 vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2017/ford/f-250
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  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2017 Ford F-250},
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  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
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