2017 Ford F-250 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 54about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 54 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 5% of the 1,155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 6 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the temperature is below freezing my doors will not unlock or open. After several attempts they do finally unlock and I am able to open them. After they are open I am unable to close them because the latch is half locked. I have to use a screwdriver to complete the latch locking cycle then I have to manually lock and unlock it several times until the door works properly.”
NHTSA complaint #11171780, filed 2019-01, 8,437 miles“While driving on interstate 20, eastbound, my low fuel pressure indicator light came on. I started losing power and we pulled off at the exit that was there. As soon as we stopped, the engine bay was on fire. It gave no indication of odd smells or problems.it seemed to burn the engine compartment completely, all the electrical systems, interior, possibly firewall, etc. It seems this is possibly a known problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11202804, filed 2019-04, 65,000 miles“Water have intruded the cab of my vehicle from the roof, it also affected the display in my vehicle . Since water have intruded my vehicle, I fear the possibility of rust and something else going to happen. I have recorded the occurrence but unable to transfer the file af this time.”
NHTSA complaint #11210176, filed 2019-05, 39,000 miles“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”
NHTSA complaint #11088706, filed 2018-04, 40,940 miles“The tailgate is electronic and is opening on it's own while in motion. With my 5th wheel rv connected I cannot tell when the tailgate opens and this time it damaged both the tailgate and my rv when I made a right turn. I also lost cargo that was in the bed.”
NHTSA complaint #11209199, filed 2019-05, 31,000 milesRelated recalls
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 44% |
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2024 | 10 | 25% |
| 2023 | 14 | 32% |
| 2022 | 19 | 15% |
| 2021 | 18 | 11% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 33 | 3% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 25 | 9% |
| 2015 | 9 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2013 | 3 | 14% |
| 2012 | 10 | 18% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 32 | 11% |
| 2004 | 56 | 22% |
| 2003 | 14 | 8% |
| 2002 | 29 | 12% |
| 2001 | 39 | 14% |
| 2000 | 23 | 10% |
| 1999 | 34 | 14% |
| 1997 | 6 | 15% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD
717 complaintsSuspension
587 complaintsOther or unknown
110 complaintsWheels
69 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsElectronic stability control
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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