general problems of the 2017 Ford F-350

The truck unexpectedly downshifts to 1st gear when traveling up to 45 mph and causes a dangerous change in speed. It recovers after a few seconds and goes back to normal shifting. This has happened multiple times. Once about 6 months ago and then again a couple days ago.

While driving my 2017 Ford F-350 equipped with the 6r140 transmission, the vehicle experienced a sudden and complete transmission failure due to a valve body malfunction. Without warning, the transmission lost all ability to engage gears, resulting in an immediate loss of power and drivability. This failure occurred while the vehicle was in motion, presenting a serious safety risk to both occupants and other motorists — especially in high-speed or high-traffic situations. The risk is further compounded when the vehicle is towing, as it may increase stopping distance, reduce control, and leave the driver stranded in unsafe conditions. This type of failure appears to be part of a broader pattern affecting this transmission platform, which raises significant concerns about its reliability and safe operation under normal usage. There were warning lights or other symptoms prior to the failure. The damage has since been remedied, with an astounding out of pocket cost of $8,300 for a total transmission rebuild.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, he heard an abnormal sound emanating from underneath the vehicle, after which the vehicle began to shake violently, prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. After a visual inspection of the vehicle, the driver observed that the driveshaft had detached. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 22v880000 (power train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 95,000.

2017 Ford f350 superduty 6. 7l diesel will intermittently surge/buck while towing uphill under load causing loss of power and creating unsafe driving situation. When it happens I’ve also observed electrical power loss to obd-ii port where I have accessory guage installed to monitor critical truck systems like oil temp, trans temp, coolant temp, etc. . No dtc or fault codes are generated when this happens. I haven’t taken to dealer yet but I’ve researched and read lots of truck forums where multiple Ford owners have had the same issue. When they’ve taken their truck to the dealer they’ve been told this is “normal”. I don’t agree and believe this is a serious safety issue to a consumer that suddenly loses all power and must let off all acceleration while other cars are following/around vehicle when vehicle surges. This has now happened four different times and various speeds (30-60 mph).

The owners manual states I have a tank capacity of 36 gallons. On e I can only fit about 26 gallons. If I were to take my average mpg and use the advertised 36 gallons to figure out how far I would run out of fuel and this would cause the vehicle to stall while driving. Ford is aware of this issue and knows how to fix it but declined to take care of the safety repair.

Truck started doing the death wobble when hitting brakes and sometimes when hitting bumps in the road. Death wobble was very violent and last for a few seconds each time before we could get vehicle stopped. I made my local Ford dealer aware of my problem and they inspected it and said it was related to the drive shaft recall. I made the earliesr appointment which was a couple weeks later. I dropped my vehicle off and they said that due to this recall malfunction it had caused damage to my tie rods and drag lengths and those parts needed to be replaced. They said their damage was directly correlated to the drive shaft recall however I would have to pay out of pocket for that to be fixed ($1400). They have had my vehicle for a week and fixed the tire rods and drag lengths but do not have the part for the drive shaft recall. They have no time line for when they will be able to get the part and told me I may come get my vehicle and use it while I wait for the part but I have to sign a waiver stating that it's dangerous to drive. They refuse to give me a loaner vehicle if I would opt to leave my vehicle there while we wait for the part. I'm currently trapped in texas with 2 horses and can't get back home to pennsylvania because my vehicle is unsafe to haul the horses back 26 hours.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 80 mph, the vehicle started shaking and the driveshaft detached and fell off the vehicle. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v644000 (back over prevention) and 22v880000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 85,951. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the driveshaft fractured, causing both the passenger’s and driver’s side rear tires to detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a dealer awaiting a diagnostic test. Upon investigation, the contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 22v880000 (power train) however, parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v880000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford 350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-70 mph there were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v880000 (power train). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while reversing into the parking space, the rear-view camera image turned dark, and the rear tailgate erroneously unlatched, causing the tailgate to open and struck a pole. During the failure, the rear tailgate was damaged. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact was informed that parts for the NHTSA campaign number: 19v864000 (latches/locks/linkages) were on backorder. The contact also received notifications of NHTSA campaign number 22v644000 (back over prevention) and 22v880000 (power train) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v880000 (power train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and advise the contact to await a second notification. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v087000 (structure, power train) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I was merging onto an express lane ramp on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at approximately 10:10pm the rear end of my truck started vibrating; I thought I had a knot on a tire, so my plan was to take the next exit to check all tires. As I merge onto the express lane, literally approximately 1 mile from the beginning of the ramp and the uncontrollable vibrating, I hear a lot of noise (I. E. Clanking and beating). My truck rpm increased, but my speed did not. I coasted over to the shoulder to check my truck out. All tires were still inflated. I looked underneath and found my rear drive shaft laying on the ground. It had came loose from the front drive shaft. I had it towed to diesel mechanic shop the next day. They diagnosed as my rear axle suspension is cracked. I have the 4. 10 rear axle on my truck.

After 70mph the rear end vibrates constantly. This happened on the expressway. It appears to be coming from the back wheels.

While driving catalytic converter heats up and starts leaking black liquid on sensor wires and smoking real bad with a burning smell.

Flex plate and converter failure. Driving down the road, when suddenly the transmission shifted from 3 into 6th gear with a load bang. I drove straight to the dealership, explained the issue. They called and said the converter had failed. The truck has 61,800 miles, na the Ford dealership has services the truck since it was new in their shop. The drive train on the converter and flex plate is 60,000 miles. After doing much research, the flex plate starts to go out which in turn affects the torque conventer. The tale tale sign is when the starter engages it miss hits or grinds a little. Which started approximately 5 months ago (today is 8/21/19), which would put the issue well within warranty. Ive also found a service bulletin through the NHTSA (10160931) with a manufacturer's communication number ssm 47976. After several talks with the dealership, they have turned in a complaint, however, they want me the consumer to pay over $2,000. 00 for manufacturers defective failure I hope this get resolved so other do not get taken advantage of by Ford motor company, this will be my last one. After doing some research, I.

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350 sd. The contact stated that while in the parked position with the engine idling the driver exited the vehicle and the transmission erroneously switched to the reverse position causing the vehicle to drive in reverse and crash into a second vehicle. No injuries were reported and no police report was taken. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer varsity Ford (3480 jackson rd, ann arbor mi. ) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 60,000 . Jft.

Experienced heavy osculation at 25k miles. At 26k miles the truck will go into a "death wobble" at speeds over 60 mph. Any time I hit a bump in the road at speeds about 60 mph the truck violently shakes and it's very difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. This is a huge safety concern. Took the truck in to get it repaired under the warranty. The dealership was very familiar with the death wobble. The track bar was on backorder; however, I found one available at another dealership. I drove there, picked it up and took it to there dealership who fixed the truck the first. Got the truck back several days later. At 31/32k miles, it started to do the osculation/vibration and steering wheel shake when I hit any bump on the road/rough patch at speeds over 60 mph. Took the truck back to the shop at 33k miles after it did the death wobble and I almost lost control of the truck. The dealership fixed it a second time. The same day I picked it up on the second attempt to fix it, I was driving home and it did the death wobble again. It was like a Mini-death wobble with a very heavy osculation, shaking and vibration when I hit a rough patch at 60 mph or greater. The truck is now back in the shop and waiting for the third repair. The death wobble occurs at speeds usually over 60 mph on the freeway or any country roads. It has happened a few times at about 55 mph. Driving in town it doesn't do it at lower speeds (40-45) unless you hit a very big bump/pot hole/rough patch.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 22v880000 (power train) and 22v644000 (back over prevention) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was foggy. Additionally, the vehicle was shuddering while driving and the vehicle would hesitate to respond upon depressing the accelerator pedal. The power train warning light was illuminated. A message indicating a steering failure was displayed. The contact related the failure to the recalls. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact also stated that the tailgate of the vehicle would open independently while driving. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.