2017 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 3%of 1,155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,470miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the engine of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 3% of the 1,155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,470 miles. 8 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.
“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“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“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”
NHTSA complaint #10979912, filed 2017-04, 5,300 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11365279, filed 2020-10, 107,000 miles“My wife and daughter were traveling south on interstate 55 north of sikeston, missouri. My wife was driving the truck. And was at the time of the incident passing a semi-truck. She noticed the truck lost power in the engine and a light came on on the dash. A message appeared on the dash relating to the power loss. She was able to get the truck to the shoulder safely. As soon as she stopped the truck, she noticed smoke coming from under the hood and told our daughter to get out of the truck. As soon as they got to the tailgate flames started shooting out of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #11124149, filed 2018-09, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 19V278000Apr 8, 2019Ford 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…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2017–2019, F-150 2015–2019, F-350 SD 2017–2019 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 11023851Sep 24, 2025Certain 2017 and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update
- 11022355Aug 23, 2025Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
- 11022379Aug 22, 2025Certain 2017 and 2020-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update
- 10206843Jan 12, 2022Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance, loss of airflow and/or engine cooling…
- 10202616Oct 6, 2021Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience an intermittent no crank condition. Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06E9 may also be set in the powertrain control module…
- 10201907Sep 28, 2021Some 2018-2020 F-150 vehicles built on or before 1-Apr-2020 equipped with a 3.0L diesel engine, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles built on or before 30-Oct-2019 equipped with a…
- 10159494Apr 26, 2019SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019…
- 10156573Mar 12, 2019Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty and 2016-2019 F-650/F-750 vehicles built on or after 1-Oct-2017 equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an intermittent oil pressure warning lamp. A…
- 10156886Feb 22, 2019Various 2013-2019 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P264F after powertrain control module (PCM) replacement…
- 10156855Feb 19, 2019Some 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U029D and/or…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 27 | 9% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 7 | 33% |
| 2012 | 15 | 26% |
| 2011 | 21 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD
717 complaintsSuspension
587 complaintsOther or unknown
110 complaintsWheels
69 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsFuel system
54 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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