2017 Ford F-350 Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 30 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Ford F-350, about 5% of that year's 573 total complaints. Owners report engine compartment smoke/fire, sudden unintended acceleration, and violent front-end shaking, with median failure mileage at 24,465. A related engine block heater recall (19V278000) exists for F-250/F-350/F-450/F-550 trucks including the 2017 model.
- Engine complaints
- 30
- 5% of 573
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 3
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 24,465 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report the engine compartment emitting smoke and a diesel smell shortly after a dashboard fuel injector warning light flashed and disappeared.
- Some describe sudden unintended acceleration from low speed up to highway speed with RPMs spiking toward 6000, in one case ending in a crash.
- Several owners describe violent shaking or 'death wobble' in the front end when crossing bumps or bridges at highway speed, sometimes forcing a slowdown to regain control.
- Owners report coolant leaking from loose tee connections near the engine air intake, discovered by smell while driving on the freeway.
- Some describe unexpected engine RPM increases to around 4,000 on cold start without foot on the accelerator, even though braking still worked.
When 2017 Ford F-350 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 29, 2017, latest Jul 20, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2017 Ford F-350
- 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-350 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 have for the 2017 Ford F-350?
- NHTSA lists 30 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Ford F-350, which is about 5% of the 573 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an engine recall for the 2017 Ford F-350?
- Yes. Recall 19V278000 covers the engine block heater on 2017-2019 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks (plus 2015-2019 F-150). It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall; Ford disables the block heater and addresses the power cable.
- At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2017 F-350?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-area complaints on the 2017 F-350 is 24,465 miles.
- Were any crashes or fires linked to engine complaints on the 2017 F-350?
- Within the engine problem area, NHTSA recorded 2 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury among the 30 complaints filed.