2017 Ford F-350 SD engine problems

22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Ford F-350 SD — 4% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

share of all complaints

24,465 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 3

crash / fire reports

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.

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