2017 FORD F-250 Engine Problems

32 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 2017 FORD F-250

32 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 FORD F-250. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11719482 | Fire
The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 22 MPH and attempting to depress the brake pedal, the brake pedal was firm and difficult to depress. The brake pedal was depressed with both feet and the vehicle started slowing down. There was no warning light illuminated. After coming to a complete stop, the contact saw smoke coming from the grill underneath the windshield wipers and the lower windshield. The contact exited the vehicle and there was fire coming from the engine compartment and entering the cabin of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle, ran to the neighbor’s house and grabbed the garden hose and started spraying water on the hood; however, smoke and the fire increased and the fire was too hot for the house to put out the flames. The contact called 9-1-1 for assistance and the Fire Department arrived on the scene and...
#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 the off button and open the drivers door to shut the entire system down
#11669725 |
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
#11663511 |
Nox sensor failure at 43,000 miles. Eventually leads to loss of power and idle only operation of the vehicle. Looking online shows that these fail constantly, many many reports. Same issues with other makes. Mercedes for instance has increased coverage to 15 years or 150,000 miles on their diesels.
#11646580 | Fire
On Tuesday, [XXX], at approximately [XXX] PM, I was driving southbound on [XXX] near Coalinga, CA, when my truck suddenly experienced a failure. I noticed smoke in the side mirror and asked my passenger to confirm. Moments later, a "Low Fuel Pressure" message appeared on the dashboard, and smoke began coming from the hood. I immediately pulled over and attempted to pop the hood, at which point flames erupted from the engine bay. The fire quickly spread, fully engulfing the vehicle within minutes. Emergency responders, including Cal-Fire and CHP, arrived on the scene. The truck was towed by Cal-State Towing Service in Huron, CA. The Fire Captain on site provided an incident card, but the full fire report is expected to take at least a week to obtain. There were no prior indications of mechanical issues before this incident, and no recent repairs or modifications to the fuel system or...
#11644242 |
When it’s gets cold. The o rings inside coolant pipes start leaking on these trucks. There should be a recall for this.
#11638273 |
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and hauling two horses in a horse trailer, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, where the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Reduced Engine Power" was displayed. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to Lee’s Body Shop, where it was diagnosed that the CP4 fuel module had failed. The autobody repair shop recommended that the CP4 fuel module, the fuel lines, and the particulate filter be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.
#11622423 |
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while his son was operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where the engine sensor was replaced, but the failure later reoccurred. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 74,000.
#11605630 |
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle. The failure occurred intermittently. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact learned that it was a known failure; however, there was no recall for the failure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer had referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.
#11594831 |
The contact's son owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. There was engine oil leaking onto the ground, and unknown engine parts had detached and fallen to the ground. The vehicle then lost motive power. The contact's son coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and called the contact. The contact and her husband arrived at the scene and towed the vehicle to the son's workplace. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
#11590957 |
This is the third time i have had to tow this vehicle in less than a year and half for a Long Crank no start. The fixed a melted wiring harness the first time. Second time couldn't tell me what the problem was but got it running and then now its back at the dealership again for the same problem.
#11539957 |
While responding my personal vehicle to a motor vehicle collision (volunteer first responder) my 2017 f250 lost all power at 70+ miles an hour on a highway. Power steering and power brakes were not functioning and caused a delay in service to the community. Mechanic diagnosed it as a contaminated fuel system from the problematic Bosch CP4 pump, which Ford is well aware of. They even have a “kit” to fix this issue costing well over $6,000. This is a major safety issue when all power is lost especially if towing trailers.
#11525679 |
Engine light keep coming on and I was losing power. I had to spend $10,000.00 getting it fuel filter system had metal savings. I need to be reimbursed for this problem, when I took it in the shop to get it fixed. They stated 2017’s had this problem come on Ford I love my truck and very sad that I had to spend this amount of money. Please contact me with your help [XXX] [XXX] [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
#11513186 |
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH in a construction zone, the messages "Low Fuel Pressure" and "Reduced Power" were displayed, and the vehicle decelerated to 5 MPH. The vehicle then lost motive power. The driver was able to veer to the side of the road downhill. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The local dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
#11505035 |
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. 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 lines were cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was no recall for the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
#11503361 |
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the low fuel pressure and reduced power warning lights appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where the contact was informed that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed. The contact was informed that metal shaving had spread throughout the engine, resulting in engine failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 64,000.
#11503497 |
A TSB has been made by ford for the wiring harness on the emission system that causes the Nox sensors to fail and can cause the unit to have a major reduction of power while moving. The TSB states water can potentially get in the harness connector that is mounted on the right outside part of the frame, and cause's corrosion which can cause a short and have the Nox sensor to throw a P2209 code and fail. I have experienced this while driving with a major loss of power. For having a TSB open and researching many other having the same issue, it should be an automatic fix by Ford. Not only is it an expensive fix for a flaw in design, but I was lucky to not get rear-ended at highway speeds at the time this happened to me with my kids in the truck. Speaking to the...
#11499387 |
As vehicle approaches >60MPH, the steering wheel vibrates violently, and the entire front end of the truck begins to shake and wobble, causing steering to be compromised. This is a serious risk given there could be a loss of control of steering. The only way to eliminate the problem is to slow down or stop the vehicle. But eventually, the problem comes back again. No warning lights come on to alert you of the problem. The problem just develops with no warning whatsoever. This seems to be a known problem. Per research online, this is a known problem for Ford F250s model year 2017-2019. Our model is a 2017. Per online research, and in talking to the Ford Dealer, this is known as the "Death Wobble" and has to do with a failure of the Steering Damper and/or other loose components related to the steering or various joints. There should...
#11441226 | Fire
On Tues Nov 16, 2021 evening we discovered our Ford f-250 super duty diesel 6.7L on fire. Fire department was dispatched. They extinguished the fire and they determined that it was most likely the engine block heater (It was plugged in because of 0 degree temps that evening). The GFCI breaker was tripped. Upon later research, I found the NHTSA safety recall report 18v-894 dated Dec 18, 2018 found that the vehicle's engine block heater cable is susceptible to moisture accumulation and subsequent fire because of these factors: a female connector angled upwards at 45 degree or greater angle, a low mounting position in the vehicle, and an unshielded or exposed mounting location. On 5/30/2019 we took the vehicle into our local Ford service dealer because of recall #18s45 and they disabled the block heater. On Oct 28, 2019 we responded to recall 19g01and took the vehicle again into the...
#11404995 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE THEN LOSS POWER STEERING FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND STARTED DRIVING AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED WINSLOW FORD (840 MIKE'S PIKE ST, WINSLOW, AZ 86047, (800)331-6698) WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CHECK REMOTELY TO SEE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
#11365279 |
I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE INSTANCES OF THE 2017 FORD F250 PLATINUM WITH 107,000 BUT IN EXCELLENT SHAPE AND WELL MAINTAINED. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT WILL SHUT SHUTDOWN FOR NO REASON.I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT WAS A PROBLEM IN THE RIGHT REAR TAILLIGHT. IT DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS HAPPENS FAIRLY REGULAR. WHEN IT HAPPENS I GET MULTIPLE ERROR MESSAGES. TAILLIGHT SYSTEM FAULT, BLIND SPOT SYSTEM FAULT AND THEN SAYS SEE OWNERS MANUEL. I AM WORRIED THIS MAY HAPPEN WHEN TOWING A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. I HAVE REQUEST A FORD REP LOOK AT IT IF THE SERVICE TECH CANNOT FIGURE THE ISSUE OUT.
#11364636 |
VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE CATASTROPHIC UPPER OIL PAN FAILURES, LOWER OIL PAN FAILURE, COOLANT LEAK, FUEL LINE DRY ROTTED, AND OTHER ISSUES AT LESS THAN 138,000 MILES. RESULTING IN POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO POTENTIAL TIRE AND BRAKE EXPOSURE TO ENGINE OIL AND FLUIDS. POTENTIAL OF FIRE AND OTHER CATASTROPHIC LOSS.
#11348988 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR AN ENGINE BLOCK HEATER CORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR THAT RECALL REPAIR ON 09/04/2019. THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE AT THE DEALER CAPITAL FORD WILMINGTON (4222 OLEANDER DR, WILMINGTON, NC 28403 910-799-4060). ON 07/01/20 AS THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE THERE WAS DARK GRAY SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THERE WAS A FIRE COMING FROM THE BACK OF THE ENGINE THAT WAS EXTINGUISHED WITH AN EXTINGUISHER. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE WAS STILL COMING FROM THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT. THE CONTACT HAD PUT OUT THE SMOLDERING FLAMES FROM THAT PART ALSO. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN THERE SINCE WITH THE DEALER SENDING PICTURES TO THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY HAD NOT RESPONDED. THEY SUGGESTED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER BUT THEY OFFERED NO...
#11279872 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 58 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND WAS PUSHED OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED YAKLIN FORD (1200 TX-288 BUSINESS, RICHWOOD, TX 77531, (979) 265-4224) AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,250.
#11271654 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE FORCEFULLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO RANDALL REED'S PRESTIGE FORD (LOCATED AT 3601 S SHILOH RD, GARLAND, TX 75041, (972) 468-1024), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
#11202880 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING HIGH SPEEDS, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THREE DIFFERENT UNKNOWN DEALERS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WHEELS NEEDED TO BE BALANCED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000.
#11192494 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. CORWIN FORD NAMPA (5707 E GATE BLVD, NAMPA, ID 83687, (208) 584-6027) REPAIRED THE FRONT DRIVE LINE TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
#11191312 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY VIBRATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
#11163691 | Fire
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 FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 36,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED INSURANCE COMPANY DETERMINED DEFECTIVE WIRING CAUSED THE FIRE BOTH THE TRUCK AND CAMPER WERE A TOTAL LOSS. *JB
#11091402 | Fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, SMOKE APPEARED UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER COASTED THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE BECAME ENGULFED IN FLAMES. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A BYSTANDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CHAPEL HILLS FORD (1565 AUTO MALL LOOP, COLORADO SPRING, CO 80920, (719) 387-1099), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,277.
#11088706 |
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
#10979912 |
MOTORCRAFT FL-2051-S OIL FILTERS ARE LEAKING DO TO IMPROPER MANUFACTURE, CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOSE ALL OIL. I HAVE HAD 2 FILTERS AND BOTH LEAK. THEY LEAK AROUND THE ROLLED TOP OF THE CAN. I HAVE MORE THAN ONE PICTURE. THIS IS ON THE 6.7 DIESEL ENGINE

Other 2017 FORD F-250 Problem Areas

Steering 664 complaints Suspension 545 complaints Unknown Or Other 104 complaints Wheels 64 complaints Structurebody 50 complaints Electrical System 42 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 35 complaints Power Train 24 complaints Service Brakes 14 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Back Over Prevention 9 complaints Fuel System Diesel 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Visibilitywiper 8 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 6 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 6 complaints Structurebodytailgate 6 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 5 complaints Seats 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables 1 complaint Electrical Systemadasdriver Monitoringcamerasensor 1 complaint Electrical Systembody Control Modulebcm 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Firerelated 1 complaint Fuel System Dieseldeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Dieselfuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageevaporative Emissionshosesvalvessensors 1 complaint Lane Departure Assist 1 complaint Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection 1 complaint Lane Departure Warning 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageselectronic Locklatch Actuator 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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