2017 Ford F-750 Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-750, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine240.0%
- Brakes120.0%
- Fuel system120.0%
- Powertrain (other)120.0%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
1. The high pressure fuel system failed, specifically the secondary fuel filter. The fire originated from the injector manifold, burning straight up to the bottom of the hood. Fuel was everywhere and the driver could obviously smell it. 2. This could have been a life threatening fire. 3. The problem has been confirmed by an independent fire safety company that was hired by our insurance. 4. The vehicle was inspected by insurance representatives and the fire department. 5. The Low Air buzzer went off in the cab, indicating the fire had burnt through the air lines to the brake system 6. It is notable that the 2021 Ford F-750 was recalled due to fire hazard.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-750. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
HYDRAULIC BRAKES, 6.8 L V-10 ENGINE. SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY, TRAVELS EXCESSIVELY ON INITIAL APPLICATION BUT CAN BE 'PUMPED UP' TO RESPOND BETTER. HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. DEALER SAYS SYSTEM WORKS AS DESIGNED AND SAID 'THEY COMPARED IT WITH OTHER TRUCKS ON LOT.' PICKED VEHICLE UP FROM DEALER, WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH TECHNICIAN WHO PERFORMED DIAGNOSIS. FEELS AS IF BRAKE CALIPER(S) MIGHT BE HANGING UP AND ARE HAVING TO PUMP UP TO GET PADS TO CONTACT ROTOR(S). REMINISCENT OF REAR BRAKE SHOE / DRUM EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE ON OLDER VEHICLE WITH FROZEN SELF ADJUSTERS. THIS VEHICLE HAS FOUR WHEEL DISC BRAKES. 2,354 MILES.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
1. The high pressure fuel system failed, specifically the secondary fuel filter. The fire originated from the injector manifold, burning straight up to the bottom of the hood. Fuel was everywhere and the driver could obviously smell it. 2. This could have been a life threatening fire. 3. The problem has been confirmed by an independent fire safety company that was hired by our insurance. 4. The vehicle was inspected by insurance representatives and the fire department. 5. The Low Air buzzer went off in the cab, indicating the fire had burnt through the air lines to the brake system 6. It is notable that the 2021 Ford F-750 was recalled due to fire hazard.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-750. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shut off. The contact pulled over on the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
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