NHTSA Complaint #11446101 — 2017 FORD F-350

On this 2017 F350 Super Duty the rear tail lamps fill with water and short out the CAN BUS communication system on the vehicle due to water in the connector for the blind spot sensor in the light housing. This causes the vehicle to become unresponsive to driver commands on the CAN BUS. This also shorts our the trailer 7 pin connector and trailer lighting is disabled preventing other drivers from seeing traffic signals from affected vehicle. Ford refuses to warranty or remedy the issue. This is a safety issues, especially when traveling with a loaded trailer with horses. This is a known issue with Ford, the only resolution on the road was to drill a small hole to drain water and allow the vehicle to respond to operator commands. With a loaded trailer with horses on the side of the road this is extremely dangerous to the driver, passengers, other drivers and animals.