2017 Ford F-350 SD Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 30about this part
- Share
- 5%of 575 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 30 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Ford F-350 SD, 5% of the 575 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 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.
“Well driving tailgate opens on its own causing damage to tailgate trailer .was in for repairs but is still opening not safe don't want law suit for stuff that falls out. Lost ratchet straps & 2 power drills batteries & charger no light or buzzer letting driver know that tailgate has opened there is one for hood think I would notice my hood. Scared to drive also too costly & dangerous to drivers behind me.”
NHTSA complaint #11170049, filed 2019-01, 11,800 miles“The power tailgate will release while in motion. I had the Ford recall completed once, I believe around september of 2020. I just had the truck back to the dealer because the power tailgate fix does not appear to correct the issue. They just removed the original recalled parts and did the recall again on my truck. This current work was completed on 1/20/21. Please force Ford to do a reprogram of the body control module to include notification when the tailgate is open in the display in the dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11389255, filed 2021-01, 21,865 miles“Rear tailgate opens by itself. Unknown when it occurs as I have a camper shell which prevents the tailgate from completely opening. This has occurred 40-50 times randomly since purchasing the truck new in august 2017. Notified the dealer of issue and Ford TSB-2196 but was informed that because my vehicle was produced after june 2017, it does not apply to my problem. Unless they can duplicate the issue, they will not address the issue. No damage has occurred because of the camper shell preventing tailgate from dropping.”
NHTSA complaint #11229482, filed 2019-07, 5,000 miles“The door ajar light, dome light, and truck bed light stays on when the doors are closed and while driving on city roads. Once on the highway the senor will finally go off. We have told the dealership about the problem a few times but they refuse to do anything if they cannot see it happening. After driving to the dealership, the problem is not visible because we have to take the highway. They finally scheduled an appt. But waiting until the warranty expired to tell us they had time for us to bring it. It has literally been 3 years this month!”
NHTSA complaint #11350673, filed 2020-08, 9,000 miles“Purchased truck a couple weeks ago and after driving it on roads to work at speeds of 40 MPH and above showed high level of instability when going over bumps and rail road tracks on rough roads especially and vehicle was hard to control in traffic, death wobble in front end causing safety hazards and is very dangerous; vehicle is hard to control and puts safety of my family and others at risk in this huge truck. Reported to dealer and they would not help me said to schedule service, I demanded my truck back or a different truck, manager would never return my calls or emails. …”
NHTSA complaint #11311982, filed 2020-02, 113,000 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-350 SD 2017–2019, F-150 2015–2019, F-250 SD 2017–2019 +2 more
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 50% |
| 2025 | 4 | 29% |
| 2024 | 17 | 38% |
| 2023 | 13 | 32% |
| 2022 | 30 | 27% |
| 2021 | 13 | 13% |
| 2020 | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 | 16 | 3% |
| 2018 | 12 | 6% |
| 2017 | 30 | 5% |
| 2016 | 10 | 5% |
| 2015 | 16 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 2 | 7% |
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2010 | 2 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 9 | 7% |
| 2005 | 28 | 13% |
| 2004 | 29 | 22% |
| 2003 | 15 | 11% |
| 2002 | 16 | 13% |
| 2001 | 20 | 13% |
| 2000 | 15 | 10% |
| 1999 | 10 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-350 SD
292 complaintsSuspension
219 complaintsWheels
59 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsBody and structure
45 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
14 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford F-350 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology