2017 Ford F-250 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 51 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Ford F-250, 4% of its 1,155 total complaints, with 8 fires reported and a median failure mileage of 35,000. A related recall (19V278000) covers the engine block heater on 2017-2019 Super Duty trucks.
- Engine complaints
- 51
- 4% of 1,155
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 8
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 35,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Some owners report engine bay fires that start with smoke under the hood, in a few cases while driving at highway speed, leading to total loss of the vehicle.
- Several complaints describe sudden loss of engine power accompanied by a dashboard warning light while driving, forcing the driver to pull over.
- Owners report check engine lights tied to faulty NOx or other emissions sensors, sometimes appearing again after dealer repair.
- One complaint describes leaking Motorcraft oil filters on the 6.7L diesel engine that can cause the engine to lose oil.
- Multiple owners report violent vibration at various speeds coming from the front of the truck, in one case traced to the front drive line and not resolved after two repairs.
- One owner reported a fire developing after the engine block heater recall repair had already been completed.
When 2017 Ford F-250 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 3, 2017, latest Feb 20, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Ford F-250
- NHTSA 19V278000Apr 8, 2019Engine131,068 vehicles
Engine
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Engine complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA list for the 2017 Ford F-250?
- NHTSA lists 51 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Ford F-250, which is 4% of the 1,155 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Ford F-250?
- Yes. Recall 19V278000 covers the engine block heater on 2017-2019 Ford F-250 and other Super Duty trucks; Ford disabled the block heater and later addressed replacement cables.
- Do 2017 F-250 engine problems involve fires?
- Yes, NHTSA's engine complaint data for the 2017 F-250 includes 8 reported fires.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically appear on the 2017 F-250?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine-related complaints on the 2017 F-250 is 35,000 miles.