2017 Ford F-350 SD latches/locks/linkages problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2017 Ford F-350 SD — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the tailgate independently opened, and the contact lost cargo stored in the truck bed onto the highway. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was…”
filed Dec 28, 2023
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while reversing into the parking space, the rear-view camera image turned dark, and the rear tailgate erroneously unlatched, causing the tailgate to open and struck a pole. During the failure, the rear tailgate was damaged. The vehicle was…”
filed Apr 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the…Campaign 19V864000 · Dec 4, 2019
- Doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may…Campaign 17V652000 · Oct 16, 2017
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 3 | 2% |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% |
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.