2017 Ford F-350 SD Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 8%of 575 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,610miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Ford F-350 SD, 8% of the 575 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,610 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“Occasionally, the tailgate will automatically fall, when I put the transmission in reverse, from a stationary position. I verified that this can happen when the key fob is not in my pocket. Thankfully, it hasn't happened while driving. The truck has less than 50k miles on it. It started, for me, soon after I purchased it used, in june 2020.”
NHTSA complaint #11348759, filed 2020-08, 48,500 miles“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“On may 24th, 2018 while driving my tailgate automatically came down. I was towing a 5th wheel rv trailer at the time and damage occurred to the tailgate top trim and the rv front garage door. Both the trim and the front garage door had to be replaced, plus touchup paint for the tailgate edges.”
NHTSA complaint #11141447, filed 2018-10, 10,000 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 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-350 SD 2017–2022, F-250 SD 2017–2022
Related service bulletins
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- 10235153Apr 4, 2023For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to…
- 10228880Dec 19, 2022Some 2015-2023 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty, and 2019-2023 Ranger vehicles may exhibit dust ingress into the cabin through the doors or air extractors. This may be due to the…
- 10226756Nov 8, 2022Some 2015-2022 F-150 and 2017-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles may experience issues with the tailgate center step moulding. If there is an issue with the center molding (warped…
- 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…
- 10175895May 18, 2020Some 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2020 Escape/Fusion/MKZ, 2015-2018 Focus,2015-2019 MKC, 2015-2020 Edge/F150/Mustang, 2016-2018 MKX, 2016-2019 Explorer, 2017-2020 F-Super Duty…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 7% |
| 2023 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 8 | 7% |
| 2021 | 3 | 3% |
| 2020 | 12 | 6% |
| 2019 | 23 | 5% |
| 2018 | 24 | 12% |
| 2017 | 45 | 8% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 4 | 2% |
| 2014 | 1 | 14% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 6 | 4% |
| 1999 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-350 SD
292 complaintsSuspension
219 complaintsWheels
59 complaintsOther or unknown
52 complaintsFuel system
40 complaintsElectrical system
30 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 27, 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