2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Truck died while driving pcv corroded
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2017 F-350 Super Duty report: truck died while driving pcv corroded. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 67,700 miles.
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints for the 2017 F-350 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11703099 (filed 12/04/2025): “I have a 2017 f-350 superduty with the engine block heater option, two recalls have been issued related to a condition that can cause overheating of the power cord with the possibility of a fire. recall 18v-894 and 19v-278 have both been applied and verified …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11673313 (filed 07/14/2025): “The contact owns a 2017 ford f-350 sd. the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the contact drove over and object on the road and the check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle was losin…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: whole new fuel sysytem (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $14,080 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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