2017 Ford F-350 SD Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 3%of 575 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2017 Ford F-350 SD, 3% of the 575 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“I took my truck in for a nonrelated repair. When I was there I was informed that there was a safety recall on tailgate opening. I never had a problem with it opening but since it was already at the dealership for other repairs, I okayed the recall repair on the tailgate opening on its on. Now since I have had the repair done on my truck the tailgate opens on its own now. I have taken it back several times for the problem. But I have been told that if they can't verify the problem they can't fix it. But I can't make it do it on command. It does it on its own once every 7 to 14 days. …”
NHTSA complaint #11320302, filed 2020-04, 44,400 miles“Tailgate opens on its own unexpectedly. It seems like it happens when putting it in gear. Never had it happen at much speed. It happens at least once every week or two. Seems to happen a lot while backing up. It also happens just sitting there. Have it happen with key fob just sitting in the console and nobody touching it.”
NHTSA complaint #11269184, filed 2019-10, 25,000 miles“Had recall perform for tailgate opening unexpectedly on march 3, 2020. In december 2020, the tailgate opened multiple times while driving on the highway and while reversing to attach a trailer causing damage to the tailgate. We contacted kendal Ford in meridian id to get this problem resolved and they said Ford would not cover it since the recall was performed and is now closed. They want in excess of $1500.00 to fix the problem that should have been fixed with the recall. Ford will not budge in covering this issue which was part of the original recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #11397726, filed 2021-02, 79,845 miles“Tailgate continues to open on its own primarily while driving on unmaintained dirt roads. Recently this happened while out hunting and had some cargo fall out of my truck. Fortunately, another hunter saw what happened, grabbed our gear and caught up to us to return it.”
NHTSA complaint #11441185, filed 2021-11Related recalls
- 19V864000Dec 4, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2017–2019, F-250 SD 2017–2019, F-450 SD 2017–2019
- 17V652000Oct 16, 2017Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2017, F-150 2015–2017, F-250 SD 2017 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10226945Nov 22, 2022Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Information: Updated…
- 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…
- 10214134Jun 15, 2022In the affected vehicles, some customers report experiencing an unintended tailgate opening and may have previously serviced their vehicle for this concern. Ford has developed an…
- 10211995May 20, 2022Certain 2017-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a Power Release Tailgate - Unintended Tailgate Opening - In the affected vehicles, some customers report…
- 10199478Jul 1, 2021On your vehicle, moisture and water entering a power door lock actuator housing could cause the actuator motor to momentarily freeze in cold temperatures and may also cause…
- 10198638Jun 30, 2021In some of the affected vehicles, moisture and water entering a power door lock actuator housing can cause the actuator motor to momentarily freeze in cold temperatures and may…
- 10168821Nov 21, 2019Customer Satisfaction Program 18N03 - Supplement #7 Certain 2015-2018 Model Year F-150 and 2017-2018 Model Year F-250-F-550 Vehicles - Door Latch Freezing Concerns
- 10159511Apr 23, 2019Certain 2015-2018 Model Year F-150 and 2017-2018 Model Year F-250-F-550 Vehicles - Door Latch Freezing Concerns
- 10155581Feb 20, 2019Certain 2015-2018 Model Year F-150 and 2017-2018 Model Year F-250-F-550 Vehicles - Door Latch Freezing Concerns
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsEngine
23 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 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 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