2017 Ford F-350 Latch Problems
- 5
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Latch · Unknown Or Other
Tailgate opens on its own unexpectedly. It seems like it happens when putting it in gear. Never had it happen at much speed. It happens at least once every week or two. Seems to happen a lot while backing up. It also happens just sitting there. Have it happen with key fob just sitting in the console and nobody touching it.
ODI 11269184
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-350. While driving 25 mph, the tailgate unlatched independently. The contact noticed the failure while looking at the backup camera. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,900. *bf *tr
ODI 11230768
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-350. The contact stated that the tailgate unlatched independently while the vehicle was being driven. The failure was experienced several times. On one occasion, while hauling a trailer, the tailgate unlatched and damaged the trailer and destroyed the reverse camera that was housed in the tailgate door. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer who stated that the vehicle needed…
ODI 11180009
Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-350. While driving 45 mph, the tailgate inadvertently opened and damaged the tail lights. The contact called the dealer (pure country ford, 333 c w stevens boulevard, grayson, ky 41143, [redacted]), but the vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 27,000. *tt *js
ODI 11115381
Body · Electrical System · Latch
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-350. While driving 65 mph, the electric tailgate slowly opened on its own without warning. As a result, objects in the cargo bed spilled onto the highway. The same failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to ken garff american fork ford (597 e 1000 s, american fork, utah 84003) several times and they replaced the wire harness and the latches. The vehicle was currently…
ODI 11165124