2017 Ford F-250 SD electrical system problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jan 28, 2026TXFireElectrical System

   Electrical short behind dashboard. No signs of failure until it caught on fire. Interior was in flames in under 2 minutes.

   NHTSA complaint #11713942 · source
2. Filed Oct 14, 2025NEElectrical System

   On [XXX], I went to start my 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.2L) and found that it would crank but not start. On [XXX], I had the truck towed to a local certified repair shop. They diagnosed that the fuel pump control module overheated and melted into the fuse box, causing extensive electrical damage and frying the main wire harness that connects to the fuse box. This is not something that should happen on a well-maintained vehicle with only 75,688 miles. I paid $2,600 for…

   NHTSA complaint #11693443 · source
3. Filed May 7, 202550,000 miKSElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that rainwater was leaking from the passenger’s side windshield seal into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the windshield seal was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact stated that the body control module was previously replaced due to water intrusion caused by the faulty windshield seal. The manufacturer was notified of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11659437 · source
4. Filed Mar 24, 2025120,000 miSDElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side seat heater module would reach an abnormally hot temperature level. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was mechanically inclined and diagnosed the vehicle as needing of a heated seat module connector wire and a control module replacement. The local dealer was not contacted. In addition, parts had been ordered to perform the repair at the owner's expense. The vehicle was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11650235 · source
5. Filed Mar 5, 2025CAFireElectrical SystemEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11646580 · source
6. Filed Nov 7, 2024AZElectrical System

   2 years ago both batteries needed replacement on my 2017 diesel f250. I noticed passenger positive battery cable at battery had a large amount of what I can only describe as large amount of gray cottage cheese on the passenger positive battery connector and cable. Dealer suggested a wire new battery cable which is actually a wiring harness ($2300) if they could not repair the issue. Luckily they were able to clean the cable connector and down the cable which was also…

   NHTSA complaint #11623949 · source
7. Filed Oct 25, 2024123,236 miPABody & StructureElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   1 .Driver's side door will not close in cold weather due to frozen actuator. TSB has been issued on this problem; Ford will not repair due to vehicle being out of warranty. 2. Backup/vehicle camera's do not always work when truck is in reverse. TSB has been issued on this problem; Ford will not repair due to vehicle being out of warranty. 3. Ford inadvertently installed a substantially smaller fuel tank on my specific vehicle. TSB has been issued on this problem; Ford will…

   NHTSA complaint #11621975 · source
8. Filed Oct 8, 202496,000 miMDBody & StructureElectrical System

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the alarm system warning light was illuminated. The hood ajar message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11618761 · source
9. Filed Aug 4, 2024TXElectrical System

   Doors will not lock or unlock from remote or inside switch. If an accident was to occure a person's can not get out of the vehicle.

   NHTSA complaint #11606373 · source
10. Filed Jul 31, 2024140,000 miKYElectrical SystemEngine

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11605630 · source
11. Filed Apr 9, 2024VAElectrical SystemOther / Unknown

    The forward facing camera has become clouded. This precludes me from seeing directly in front of the truck when pulling off. This is a safety issue for young children and items that may be directly in front of the truck.

    NHTSA complaint #11581832 · source
12. Filed Mar 23, 2024CAElectrical SystemLighting

    I took my truck into the dealership Ford of Upland for recalls on [XXX] (136923 miles) outstanding field service actions [XXX], [XXX] , [XXX] , 21M05, [XXX] . I called to make an appointment and confirm if parts are needed for these recalls that they had them and nothing was on backorder. Cabral Lillian let me know they had everything the truck would be done in 1.5 days at most. About 2hours before they closed on day 2 i called to see when i could pickup. She told me they…

    NHTSA complaint #11579089 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology