2017 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems
- 18
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 18 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
The 120 volt outlet in the dash faults out all the time, it has been in the shop at least four times to resolve the issue. Ford csr at first claimed the dealership could not duplicate the issue which was a lie, as i could show them the failure, then ford csr sent me an email stating they can not fix it and if i don't like their answer to file a complaint with the better business bureau. This is the worst customer…
ODI 11243491
Electrical System · Visibility
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. The contact stated that the heater failed to operate. The contact lived in an extremely cold environment. The vehicle was driven to spradely ford (4809 s college ave, fort collins, co 80525, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the gfi box needed to be disconnected. The contact was informed that if they disconnected the gfi cord, then the heater would not work at all. The…
ODI 11222939
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The tailgate is electronic and is opening on it's own while in motion. With my 5th wheel rv connected i cannot tell when the tailgate opens and this time it damaged both the tailgate and my rv when i made a right turn. I also lost cargo that was in the bed.
ODI 11209199
Air Bags · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Air bag light on the tachometer comes on while braking, usually with exterior air temp above 80 degrees. A/c compressor shuts down, turn signals go crazy when engaged, electric windows stop functioning and the brake pedal seems soft.. Release the brake pedal; the air bag light goes out and everything functions as normal until the brake pedal is applied again. The fcim was replaced and reprogrammed but the issue…
ODI 11221852
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Water have intruded the cab of my vehicle from the roof, it also affected the display in my vehicle . Since water have intruded my vehicle, i fear the possibility of rust and something else going to happen. I have recorded the occurrence but unable to transfer the file af this time.
ODI 11210176
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
The issue started with the automatic tailgate deploying or opening during transit. I was hauling cargo and the at highway speed the tailgate opened and the load ejected from the the bed of truck onto the highway. Fortunately there was no accident or damage to anyone else property. After this occurrence over a period of weeks the issue continues to get worse. It happens now regularly and numerous times during a day.…
ODI 11206443
Electrical System · Tailgate
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250. While driving 55 mph, the automatic tailgate activated independently. The contact pulled the vehicle over off of the roadway and closed the tailgate. When the contact re-entered the vehicle, the tailgate activated independently again. The vehicle was taken to gjovik ford inc (located at 2600 us-34, sandwich, il 60548, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that water made contact…
ODI 11171685
Electrical System · Tailgate
I continue to have issues with the tailgate opening on its own. Today it came down sometime while i was traveling down the interstate to work. I will eventually loose something out of the back, and i have a cover on the bed, so i cannot see when the tailgate is down. My truck does not fall in the time frame ford has on their tsb so i the dealership cannot address the problem. May truck was an august build and the…
ODI 11166802
Electrical System
The power lift gate opens by itself 3 times in 1 year while driving down the road. Tailgate is destroyed from hitting trailer jack.
ODI 11171509
Electrical System
The block heater electrical is corroeding apart ford sent out a notice 6 months ago and no fix for it this csn cause fire to the vehicle
ODI 11207686
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving about 30 mph on mountain road at cade's cove tn. The engine shut off , no indication before hand. All small icon showed on dash including battery. Just made it to the other side of road pull off area or other wise i would have been in center of road. No power steering. Turner key off and waited about 1 minute. Turned key on and engine started up. Was able to return to our campground. This could have…
ODI 11154034
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I recently parked my tt at our new rv campground. While backing it up the gate opened randomly in the middle of a turn and dented the top of my tailgate. Extremely upset i new it was going to be a hard case to submit to warranty for them to believe that it wasn't user error. A few days later i left work and drove 20 miles down the highway only to get to where i was going and get out of my truck to see the tailgate…
ODI 11141075
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owned a 2017 ford f-250. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle caught fire at the bottom of the engine and the brakes failed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries. A police report was not filed and the vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company and was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
Fire reported
ODI 11163691
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Automatic electric tail gate opens randomly without driver selection. This has happened several times while vehicle is moving and has caused damage to tailgate and travel trailer. No indication tailgate is open given to driver. This happened within the first 100 miles after purchase, the first time. It happened several times after that. Last incident i had just pulled onto the freeway and was flagged down by a…
ODI 11153959
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
My truck has 40000 miles on it i got a check engine light took it into the dealer ship and they tell my 100000 mile warranty does not cover the sensor that is giving a fault and i gotta pay 890.00 out of pocket to fix it. I was told all engine components are under warranty for 100k on the truck
ODI 11088706
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
I purchased my 2017 ford f 250 super duty 4x4 in september of 2017. I first noticed an issue with the suspension when hitting a bump in the road at 60 mph and almost lost control of the truck. Luckily i was able to slow down and regain control. I begin to do some research and learn of the death wobble that ford is aware of, i will now take my vehicle in to have the suspension checked. Secondly, i have been having…
ODI 11080186
Body · Electrical System
Uncommanded tailgate opening. Tail gate opens and drops all by itself. This happens sporadically but persistently. Ford dealer has been unable to fix, after repeated service visits including involvement of ford factory technicians. Uncommanded opening most frequently occurs when shifting to reverse, releasing parking brake and/of shifting into drive. This has been going on for along time, months and months. Dealer…
ODI 11157225
Air Bags · Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Cross traffic system failure blind spot system failure air bag display failure turn signal cadence a/c failure intermediary power window failure mirror deployment failure a/c cannot make changes fuel mpg major drop
ODI 11012720