2017 Ford F-250 SD Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,675miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the visibility of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 1,155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,675 miles.
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.
“We were driving down the highway going 60mph. All of a sudden there was a loud bang and the rear sliding window exploded inside of the cab. We had our dogs with us lying in the back the glass flew into the back and even down our clothes. Nothing hit the truck. We immediately pulled over and got as much glass out of the car. It landed everywhere. It was very scary. The photo below is of the passenger side front seat. The glass blew down my shirt.”
NHTSA complaint #11386275, filed 2021-01, 53,350 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“The sunroof tracks crack and break, thus making the sunroof inoperable and water will leak when it doesn't seal. They sent out a safety alert or something along those lines. Basically if your in the 36k mile period they will fix. But if you have over(I had 42k) they offer a two thousand dollar repair. I have talked to a lot of people and 50% have had sunroof issues. I took my complaint to Ford and was told keep my repair receipt in case they make it a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11414780, filed 2021-05, 42,000 miles“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“The panoramic sunroof of my Ford f-250 cracked over the entire sunroof while parked for 2 weeks without moving. No hail or other natural disaster happened. There is no impact damage to the outer glass.”
NHTSA complaint #11123205, filed 2018-08, 10,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11027801Jan 5, 2026Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
- 11026915Dec 22, 2025Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- 10240719Aug 1, 2023Some F-Super Duty and F-150 vehicles equipped with trailer tow mirror may exhibit various exterior rear view mirror functional concerns that require replacement after diagnosis…
- 10228881Dec 20, 2022Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being…
- 10216060Jul 12, 2022Some 2015-2022 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance. Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostic…
- 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…
- 10170985Jan 28, 2020Some 2015-2020 F-150 and 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a rear defroster may have factory installed or service replacement rear glass that uses rear defroster…
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 12% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 11 | 9% |
| 2021 | 17 | 10% |
| 2020 | 14 | 5% |
| 2019 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 | 1 | 0% |
| 2017 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 7 | 2% |
| 2015 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 1 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 8 | 3% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
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 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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