2017 FORD F-350 SD Complaints

Truck has only 70,371 mile on it and the RTM Module associated with the TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) failed and must be replaced, at owners expense. The TPMS is NHTSA mandated safety requirement. There should be specific published performance standards and expectations. Example: it is known the sensors themselves are battery operated and have an estimated battery life of 5-7 years. The RTM module is permanently mounted to the vehicle frame/body and should carry a reasonable published life expectancy.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the tailgate independently opened, and the contact lost cargo stored in the truck bed onto the highway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but was a recurring failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V864000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera was inoperable. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera displayed a cloudy image without a picture. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the highway. The contact stated that the "Engine Power Reduced " and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact stated that two months later the identical failure of the high-pressure fuel pump reoccurred, and the vehicle stalled. The contact had the vehicle towed to a different dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and that the failure damaged the fuel system. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 166,767.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal thumping sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front passenger's side wheel bearing was faulty. The mechanic replaced the front passenger's side wheel bearing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 45,912.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speed limit restriction warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the speed odometer failed to exceed 50 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed diesel injector. The contact was informed that the diesel injector needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the part was on back order and was placed on a special parts request list for express delivery. The vehicle was scheduled to be repaired when the part was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,400.

The owners manual states I have a tank capacity of 36 gallons. On E I can only fit about 26 gallons. If I were to take my average MPG and use the advertised 36 gallons to figure out how far I would run out of fuel and this would cause the vehicle to stall while driving. Ford is aware of this issue and knows how to fix it but declined to take care of the safety repair.

2017 Ford F350 Superduty 6.7L diesel will intermittently surge/buck while towing uphill under load causing loss of power and creating unsafe driving situation. When it happens I’ve also observed electrical power loss to OBD-II port where I have accessory guage installed to monitor critical truck systems like oil temp, trans temp, coolant temp, etc.. No DTC or fault codes are generated when this happens. I haven’t taken to dealer yet but I’ve researched and read lots of truck forums where multiple Ford owners have had the same issue. When they’ve taken their truck to the dealer they’ve been told this is “normal”. I don’t agree and believe this is a serious safety issue to a consumer that suddenly loses all power and must let off all acceleration while other cars are following/around vehicle when vehicle surges. This has now happened four different times and various speeds (30-60 mph).

While driving at 60 mph pulling 5th wheel RV death wobble occurred. Steering was very difficult. Immediately started slowing speed until steering became possible.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated he heard an abnormal sound. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.