2017 Ford F-250 SD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 6% of the 1,155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 2 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.
“Both front doors froze open and would not latch closed. The dealer said Ford won't pay for the repair since they didn't think the doors froze where I live. Instead the Ford dealer said I would have to drive to the dealer when the problem happened again with the doors open! That's right I'm supposed to drive with the doors open and unlatched! How does this make sense?”
NHTSA complaint #11164539, filed 2019-01, 6,900 miles“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“Body cab seam seal leak. New vehicles - the seals are cracking and allowing water to seep into the vehicles causing water and mold damage inside. Water enters cab into doors and underneath floor covering causing damage and potential health problems. This was found on my vehicle while performing recalls and a windshield replacement at the dealer. Dealer and Ford trying to make me pay for mfg defect.”
NHTSA complaint #11348960, filed 2020-08, 40,000 miles“Have an on going problem, right rear door when below freezing will not latch. Has been to the dealership 3 times in the last 3 weeks for updates, repairs, etc. This is a safety issue as I have two young ins that ride back there. Ford need to come up with actual solution and not just pour ethonal/windsheild washer on components for a bandaid fix. I do have documentation for the visits to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #11288310, filed 2019-12, 35,655 miles“Automatic tailgate assist just randomly goes down either while driving, while in park, or even just for no reason. This happened while in park with a trailer on the back and caused $2000 in damage which we had to pay for. Luckily all the other times it has happened, there was not a trailer on the back. We were not touching the key fob, so it didn't get pinched in a pocket or anything.”
NHTSA complaint #11160936, filed 2018-12, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 22V087000Feb 16, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts…Covers: Ford F-250 SD 2017–2022, F-350 SD 2017–2022
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- 10218614Aug 10, 2022Some 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience a loose/sagging underbody insulator that could be seen or heard by the customer. This may be due to insufficient retention. To…
- 10216489Jul 22, 2022Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening. In the affected vehicles, some customers report…
- 10201618Sep 6, 2021Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open…
- 10177868Jul 16, 2020Some 2015-2020 F-150, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit one or more noisy doors when opening and closing. This may be due to dirt and debris on the door check arm(s)…
- 10177863Jul 13, 2020This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit…
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 8 | 6% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 12 | 4% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 16 | 4% |
| 2017 | 66 | 6% |
| 2016 | 4 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 4% |
| 2011 | 4 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 5% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 9 | 3% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD
717 complaintsSuspension
587 complaintsOther or unknown
110 complaintsWheels
69 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 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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