Vehicle was parked on a hill. At the time the vehicle was pulling a light weight trailer (empty). The vehicle was in park when the engine was shutoff. Owner went inside the house, came back out 5 minutes later to find the vehicle had rolled unattended backwards causing the trailer to jack knife. The result was damage to the truck and trailer. This was very lucky considering another vehicle could have come over the hill and hit the truck and trailer and people could have been injured. This is the third instance of this truck rolling unattended. I have contacted Ford, written complaints. A recall was released that fixes a known transmission issue with near VIN numbers but it does not effect this vehicle. Please help.
2017 Ford F-250 SD transmission problems
25 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 50,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 25
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Ford F-250 SD transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2017 Ford F-250 SD transmission
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Related recalls
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.
- Risk
- A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74.
Recall number 22V880000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. These transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection."
- Risk
- Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06.
Recall number 17V225000 · Recall details
What 2017 Ford F-250 SD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Engine stalls out of nowhere regardless of speed , highway,street,driveway and is now non drivable.
I have a 2017 F250 super duty. It downshifts from 5th to 4th so hard that it has locked the rear tires up for a brief second. Twice I have had cars behind me swerve. I spoke with my local dealership and they informed me that this is a common issue with these trucks normally caused by the transmission drum, valve body and/or solenoids. There were no warnings before this started and it's worse when the transmission is cold. As the transmission gets hotter the issue seems to get better but will suddenly hard downshift without warning.
Transmission down shifting while driving. Jumps from 6th gear to 1st gear. Barely got it to the pull off which was in a curve. Put my life and my passenger life in danger because we couldn't see around the curve which the pull over was on the other side of the road.
Driving the vehicle and the transmission jerks really hard shifts from 6th gear to 1st gear. This happened while I was driving it. It loses power and won't go the check manual wrench pops up and then the check engine light comes in. I was doing 50mph when this happened for the second time. First time I was doing 45mph. The dealership I had gotten it from worked on the truck and replaced the computer and it still popped up the same code. Hadn't had the truck 3 weeks when the first incident happened. Then they had it for 3monhs and got it back saying it was fixed and it done it again on my way home from work. The transmission jumps gears while driving without warning or anything. Put my life and others in harm.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly upshifted and downshifted. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and threw the contact forward. The contact then stated that the vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the “WRENCH” symbol displayed. The vehicle resumed normal operation soon after the initial failure; however, the failure returned as the contact drove up a driveway incline. The vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal before the contact was able to safely park the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective lead frame. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from six gear to first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate, causing the driver to almost lose control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the power train control module needed to be reprogrammed. The power train control module was reprogrammed, and the vehicle operated normally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 102,900.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted to first gear and then resumed functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the part to repair the vehicle was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under recall nor warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
The engine light activated on the dash randomly while driving. My truck was experiencing loss of power and for the next few days and reduced fuel mileage. I checked the engine code and learned it is a common error with 2017 Ford Super Dutys with the 6.7L diesel engine. The code is “DTC P203B”, sometimes indicated as P203B00 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a manufacturer-specific fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the air/fuel mixture causing reductant level sensor circuit range/performance. I believe this error in manufacturing is a safety risk because it is common within these trucks and can leave motorists stranded or potentially disable the vehicle in the roadway causing a traffic hazard.
Questions about the 2017 Ford F-250 SD transmission
Does the 2017 Ford F-250 SD have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 25 complaints about the transmission of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford F-250 SD transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 50,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford F-250 SD transmission?
Yes, 2 recalls: 22V880000, 17V225000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-250 SD have bad transmission?
The Ford F-250 SD model years with the most transmission complaints are 2020 (77 complaints), 2019 (46 complaints) and 2001 (45 complaints).
Other 2017 Ford F-250 SD problems
Steering 717Suspension 587Wheels 69Body 66Electrical 54Fuel system 54Engine 40Driver assistance 29Brakes 18Locks 15Visibility 13Acceleration 11Airbags 8Lights 6Seats 3Seat belts 2Tires 2
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