2017 Ford F-250 SD: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Feb 3, 2025 · Engine · 55,000 miles · WV

The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was performing an oil change on the vehicle, an abnormal knocking sound started coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective intake manifold. The contact was then provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the warranty on the vehicle had expired. The contact was then referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

Filed Oct 8, 2024 · Electrical, Locks · 96,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the alarm system warning light was illuminated. The hood ajar message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the knock sensor and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.

Filed Feb 29, 2024 · Engine · 49,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal ticking sound emanating from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the intake manifold. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 49,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2023 · Transmission · 46,800 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 MPH, there was a jolt and a knocking sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle had seized in second gear and failed to accelerate above 15 MPH. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the lead frame module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 46,800.

Filed Nov 3, 2019 · Steering, Suspension · 35,000 miles · OK

The vehicle shakes violently in the front end after a bump in the road. Dealership replaced the steering damper and arm. Condition did not improve. Dealership replaced some bushings. Problem became worse. Dealership claims that the tires are in need of replacement. These conditions all occured at speeds around 65mph. The vehicle is unsafe to drive on the road. Ford does not have an answer to my problem. I complained about a knocking sound. Manager said it was some plastic bushings in the springs. After replacing some front end parts, the sound went away. Truck is at the dealership for at least a week on each occurrence. When the truck was brand new, the display would not work correctly. Took 6 months to resolve the problem and numerous trips to the dealership. The display was finally replaced. A vibrations in the seats occurs when pulling a trailer. Dealership says the trailer is causing the problem. When a different truck pulls the trailer, no vibrations occurs in the seats and floorboard.