How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 57 electrical system complaints for the 2017 F-250, which is 5% of the 1,155 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford F-250 electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for the electrical system on the 2017 Ford F-250.

Did the electrical problems cause any fires?

Yes, NHTSA data for this component and year lists 6 fires among the 57 complaints, with no reported crashes or injuries.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 F-250?

The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 F-250 is 34,745 miles.

How does 2017 compare to other F-250 years for electrical complaints?

The 2017 F-250's electrical complaint share was 5%, similar to years like 2011 and 2013, but lower than years such as 2022 (17%), 2023 (30%), and 2024 (32%).

2017 Ford F-250 Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 57 electrical system complaints for the 2017 Ford F-250, 5% of all complaints that year, with 6 fires reported and a median mileage at failure of 34,745. No related recall is listed for this component in NHTSA's data.

Electrical System complaints: 57; 5% of 1,155
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 6
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 34,745 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners describe electrical fires starting near the console, engine bay, or dashboard, in some cases filling the cabin with smoke or fully engulfing the interior in flames.
Some drivers report fires beginning while the truck was moving, including one case where a low fuel pressure warning came on shortly before the engine bay caught fire.
Several owners report the power tailgate opening on its own while driving, sometimes while towing a trailer, causing damage or cargo risk.
LED headlight adjustment screws were reported to turn without actually changing the headlight angle, leaving lights aimed too high.
One owner reported a cluster of electronic failures together, including cross traffic alert, blind spot monitor, air bag display, turn signal cadence, and window controls.

When 2017 Ford F-250 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 3, 2017, latest Jan 28, 2026.

57 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2017 to Jan 2026; peak Jan 2019 (4).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200546 (10%)
200629 (6%)
20075 (4%)
200821 (6%)
20092 (3%)
20106 (6%)
201119 (5%)
201229 (9%)
20137 (6%)
201411 (7%)
201510 (3%)
201626 (9%)
201757 (5%)
201813 (3%)
201936 (3%)
202030 (11%)
202122 (13%)
202220 (17%)
202313 (30%)
202412 (32%)
20253 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 57 electrical system complaints for the 2017 F-250, which is 5% of the 1,155 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford F-250 electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for the electrical system on the 2017 Ford F-250.
Did the electrical problems cause any fires?: Yes, NHTSA data for this component and year lists 6 fires among the 57 complaints, with no reported crashes or injuries.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 F-250?: The median mileage at failure for electrical system complaints on the 2017 F-250 is 34,745 miles.
How does 2017 compare to other F-250 years for electrical complaints?: The 2017 F-250's electrical complaint share was 5%, similar to years like 2011 and 2013, but lower than years such as 2022 (17%), 2023 (30%), and 2024 (32%).