2017 Ford F-250 SD engine problems

Related recalls

• Recall 19V278000Apr 8, 2019131,068 vehicles
  ENGINE · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Ford 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 and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

  Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

What owners say

1. Filed Feb 20, 2026190,000 miCAFireTowedEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11719482 · source
2. Filed Oct 20, 2025FLBrakesEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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

   NHTSA complaint #11694517 · source
3. Filed Sep 24, 202595,000 miMOEngine

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the EGR valve was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact indicated that while the EGR valve was being replaced, the bolts connecting the EGR valve to the exhaust intake fractured and also needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was…

   NHTSA complaint #11689462 · source
4. Filed Jun 27, 202557,000 miMOEngine

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11669725 · source
5. Filed May 28, 2025MEEngine

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11663511 · source
6. 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
7. Filed Feb 3, 202555,000 miWVTowedEngine

   The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was performing an oil change on the vehicle, an abnormal knocking sound started coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective intake manifold. The contact was then provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was…

   NHTSA complaint #11640489 · source
8. Filed Jan 24, 2025VATowedEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11638273 · source
9. Filed Oct 29, 202474,000 miILEngine

   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.

   NHTSA complaint #11622423 · 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 Jun 17, 202430,000 miNYTowedEngine

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11594831 · source
12. Filed May 28, 2024OHEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    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.

    NHTSA complaint #11590957 · 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