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2017 Ford F-250 SD Seats Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
0%of 1,155 total for the year
Median mileage
120,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 0% of the 1,155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The driver and passenger seat massage do not work properly, the lumbar and seat portion work intermittently and for a shorter duration than twenty minutes (2017 Ford f250 platinum). The vehicle wiper blade rate of action randomly increases and decreases on it's own. I was told today by the Ford dealership in redding, california that a technical service bulletin had been issued for the seat massage problem, but that Ford would not correct the problem unless I pay $800.00 for this repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11397003, filed 2021-02, 120,000 miles

“Trucks automatic tailgate opens by itself. I had the recall repair performed, however, the issue continues. The tailgate opens by itself even after the recall repair. Issue #2- Passenger seat headrest bracket is broken and rattling loudly. Numerous complaints on the internet.”

NHTSA complaint #11434892, filed 2021-09

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202516%
202413%
202312%
202010%
201920%
201821%
201730%
201610%
200610%
200510%
200410%
200311%
200121%
200021%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD

Steering
717 complaintsSuspension
587 complaintsOther or unknown
110 complaintsWheels
69 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology