2017 Ford F-350 SD fuel/propulsion system problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2017 Ford F-350 SD — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing this complaint regarding my Ford F-350, VIN [XXX], which caught fire on XXX. The truck had approximately 130,000 miles, which I consider low mileage for a properly maintained diesel Ford F-350. These trucks are known for long service life, and many Ford diesel trucks routinely remain in…”
filed Jul 9, 2026
“Driving uphill at approx 20mph near my home. Loud bang/explosion from engine or front driver-side wheel well. Red alarm flashed on instrument cluster (something like “Front Brake Failure”) and strong odor of fuel or exhaust entered cab. I immediately pulled into a pullout and put vehicle in park…”
filed Jan 9, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-350 SD | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 6 | 6% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 12 | 13% |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 12 | 6% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 13 | 3% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 4 | 2% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 16 | 8% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 22 | 11% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford F-350 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.