Electrical System Related Problems of the 2017 Ford F-250

Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 2017 Ford F-250. The number one most common problem is related to the electrical system (47 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wiring (six problems).


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 2017 Ford F-250

The Electrical System problem

Electrical short behind dashboard. No signs of failure until it caught on fire. Interior was in flames in under 2 minutes.   Read details...

The Wiring problem

I am having the same issue as in case # pe18-011. My tailgate will open randomly on its own. The tailgate release will actuate over and over when the button is pushed once. Took it to a Ford dealer and they confirmed that it is the same issue as TSB 17-2196. Water gets into a wiring harness.   Read details...

The Battery Cable problem

The positive terminal of the passenger-side battery cable assembly melted. Not corroded�it melted. The terminal was like grey marshmallow. All required and recommended truck service has been performed on time and by the Ford dealership and no anomalies with the battery or electrical system   Read details...


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