2017 Ford F-250 Sd Powertrain (other) Problems

Vehicle was parked on a hill. At the time the vehicle was pulling a light weight trailer (empty). The vehicle was in park when the engine was shutoff. Owner went inside the house, came back out 5 minutes later to find the vehicle had rolled unattended backwards causing the trailer to jack knife. The result was damage to the truck and trailer. This was very lucky considering another vehicle could have come over the hill and hit the truck and trailer and people could have been injured. This is the third instance of this truck rolling unattended. I have contacted Ford, written complaints. A recall was released that fixes a known transmission issue with near VIN numbers but it does not effect this vehicle. Please help.

NHTSA ID

11702523

Incident

Dec 1, 2025

Engine stalls out of nowhere regardless of speed , highway,street,driveway and is now non drivable.

NHTSA ID

11687359

Incident

Feb 25, 2025

I have a 2017 F250 super duty. It downshifts from 5th to 4th so hard that it has locked the rear tires up for a brief second. Twice I have had cars behind me swerve. I spoke with my local dealership and they informed me that this is a common issue with these trucks normally caused by the transmission drum, valve body and/or solenoids. There were no warnings before this started and it's worse when the transmission is cold. As the transmission gets hotter the issue seems to get better but will suddenly hard downshift without warning.

NHTSA ID

11663081

Incident

May 27, 2025

Transmission down shifting while driving. Jumps from 6th gear to 1st gear. Barely got it to the pull off which was in a curve. Put my life and my passenger life in danger because we couldn't see around the curve which the pull over was on the other side of the road.

NHTSA ID

11652888

Incident

Apr 4, 2025

Driving the vehicle and the transmission jerks really hard shifts from 6th gear to 1st gear. This happened while I was driving it. It loses power and won't go the check manual wrench pops up and then the check engine light comes in. I was doing 50mph when this happened for the second time. First time I was doing 45mph. The dealership I had gotten it from worked on the truck and replaced the computer and it still popped up the same code. Hadn't had the truck 3 weeks when the first incident happened. Then they had it for 3monhs and got it back saying it was fixed and it done it again on my way home from work. The transmission jumps gears while driving without warning or anything. Put my life and others in harm.

NHTSA ID

11652886

Incident

Jan 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly upshifted and downshifted. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

NHTSA ID

11639049

Incident

Sep 28, 2024

Mileage

150,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and threw the contact forward. The contact then stated that the vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the “WRENCH” symbol displayed. The vehicle resumed normal operation soon after the initial failure; however, the failure returned as the contact drove up a driveway incline. The vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal before the contact was able to safely park the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective lead frame. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

NHTSA ID

11619179

Incident

Oct 5, 2024

Mileage

125,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from six gear to first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate, causing the driver to almost lose control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the power train control module needed to be reprogrammed. The power train control module was reprogrammed, and the vehicle operated normally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 102,900.

NHTSA ID

11606980

Incident

Aug 5, 2024

Mileage

102,900 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted to first gear and then resumed functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part to repair the vehicle was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under recall nor warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.

NHTSA ID

11604112

Incident

Apr 23, 2024

Mileage

64,000 mi

The engine light activated on the dash randomly while driving. My truck was experiencing loss of power and for the next few days and reduced fuel mileage. I checked the engine code and learned it is a common error with 2017 Ford Super Dutys with the 6.7L diesel engine. The code is “DTC P203B”, sometimes indicated as P203B00 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a manufacturer-specific fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the air/fuel mixture causing reductant level sensor circuit range/performance. I believe this error in manufacturing is a safety risk because it is common within these trucks and can leave motorists stranded or potentially disable the vehicle in the roadway causing a traffic hazard.

NHTSA ID

11573344

Incident

Feb 10, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was a jolt and a knocking sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle had seized in second gear and failed to accelerate above 15 MPH. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the lead frame module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 46,800.

NHTSA ID

11532226

Incident

Jun 14, 2023

Mileage

46,800 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V880000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ID

11532098

Incident

Jul 13, 2023

Engine light keep coming on and I was losing power. I had to spend $10,000.00 getting it fuel filter system had metal savings. I need to be reimbursed for this problem, when I took it in the shop to get it fixed. They stated 2017’s had this problem come on Ford I love my truck and very sad that I had to spend this amount of money. Please contact me with your help [XXX] [XXX] [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

NHTSA ID

11525679

Incident

Nov 17, 2022

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off and parked on an incline, the vehicle inadvertently rolled backward with the transmission shifted into park(P). The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V225000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

NHTSA ID

11513064

Incident

Mar 21, 2023

Mileage

75,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the engine power reduced message displayed. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the fuel lines were cracked. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there was no recall for the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

NHTSA ID

11505035

Incident

Dec 1, 2021

Mileage

100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE THEN LOSS POWER STEERING FUNCTIONALITY. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND INSPECTED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE A CAUSE FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND STARTED DRIVING AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE RESIDENCE. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED WINSLOW FORD (840 MIKE'S PIKE ST, WINSLOW, AZ 86047, (800)331-6698) WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CHECK REMOTELY TO SEE WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.

NHTSA ID

11404995

Incident

Mar 26, 2021

Mileage

30,000 mi

THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 30K MILES ON IT AND LAST WEEK WHILE DRIVING IT ON THE FREEWAY IT SUDDENLY DEVELOPED A VIOLENT SHAKING AT SPEEDS OVER 60MPH. ONLY BY BRAKING AND PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER WERE WE ABLE TO STOP THE SHAKING. WE ARE TRYING TO WORK WITH OUR LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP-THEY THINK IT'S A PROBLEM WITH THE STEERING DAMPNER AND THE TRACK BAR.

NHTSA ID

11402676

Incident

Mar 10, 2021

Mileage

30,000 mi

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE CATASTROPHIC UPPER OIL PAN FAILURES, LOWER OIL PAN FAILURE, COOLANT LEAK, FUEL LINE DRY ROTTED, AND OTHER ISSUES AT LESS THAN 138,000 MILES. RESULTING IN POTENTIAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF VEHICLE DUE TO POTENTIAL TIRE AND BRAKE EXPOSURE TO ENGINE OIL AND FLUIDS. POTENTIAL OF FIRE AND OTHER CATASTROPHIC LOSS.

NHTSA ID

11364636

Incident

Oct 16, 2020

Mileage

127,000 mi

TRUCK WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF REVERSE AFTER BACKING UP. *TR

NHTSA ID

11325733

Incident

May 24, 2020

Mileage

52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END SHOOK WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SALMON RIVER MOTORS (208-756-4211, LOCATED AT 1051 S CHALLIS ST, SALMON, ID 83467) WHERE THE STABILIZER WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WOODY SMITH FORD (888-876-7438, LOCATED AT 535 S YELLOWSTONE HWY, REXBURG, ID 83440) WHERE THE DRAG LINK WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THEY WERE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

NHTSA ID

11290158

Incident

May 15, 2018

Mileage

20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF UNLATCHING THE TRAILER WHEN THE VEHICLE ROLLED FORWARD FOUR INCHES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000. *TT*JB *BF *TR

NHTSA ID

11204427

Incident

Apr 29, 2019

Mileage

37,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TOW A BOAT OUT OF THE WATER, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF GEAR AND BACKED INTO THE WATER. THE FAILURE PREVIOUSLY OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SUNRISE FORD (5435 US-1, FORT PIERCE, FL 34982, (772) 461-6000). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE AT THE TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BECAUSE OF THE WATER DAMAGE AND THE CONTACT SETTLED WITH HIS INSURANCE COMPANY. THE DEALER REFUSED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS TOWED TO THEM AFTER THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER, AND STATED THAT THEY WOULD PROVIDE A WRITTEN RESPONSE IN A FEW WEEKS. THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,600. ..*BF CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS THE VEHICLE.*JB

NHTSA ID

11194918

Incident

Mar 31, 2019

Mileage

11,600 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. CORWIN FORD NAMPA (5707 E GATE BLVD, NAMPA, ID 83687, (208) 584-6027) REPAIRED THE FRONT DRIVE LINE TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,000.

NHTSA ID

11192494

Incident

Oct 1, 2018

Mileage

22,000 mi

EXPERIENCED A "DEATH WOBBLE" 2 TIMES. NOTIFIED FORD AND THRY SAID 'OH YEAH YOU EXPERIENCED A DEATH WOBBLE. ASKED IF THAT IS UNDER WARRANTY AND THEY STATED ONLY IF OUR TRUCK IS UNDER 36,000 MILES. OURS HAS 50,000. THE TRUCK IS AT FORD TO BE FIXED WITH AN ESTIMATED COST OF $1800.00. WE BOUGHT OUT TRUCK MAY OF 2017.....FORD WOULD'VE KNOWN BY THEN THAT THERE WAS THIS PROBLEM, YET SOLD TO US....KNOWINGLY THAT "A DEATH WOBBLE IS A VERY DANGEROUS VIBRATION...." "THIS IS A MASSIVE SAFETY ISSUE" WHY IS IT ALRIGHT TO KNOWINGLY SELL US SOMETHING THAT IS DANGEROUS?? WHY ARE WE HAVING TO INCUR THIS COST? WHY IS THERE NO REAL RECALL FOR THIS? PLEASE HELP. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS COST.

NHTSA ID

11182040

Incident

Feb 20, 2019

Mileage

50,000 mi

MY TRUCK HAS 40000 MILES ON IT I GOT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY TELL MY 100000 MILE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE SENSOR THAT IS GIVING A FAULT AND I GOTTA PAY 890.00 OUT OF POCKET TO FIX IT. I WAS TOLD ALL ENGINE COMPONENTS ARE UNDER WARRANTY FOR 100K ON THE TRUCK

NHTSA ID

11088706

Incident

Apr 16, 2018

Mileage

40,940 mi