repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
2017 Ford F-250 SDProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,155 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the steering. It is covered by 14 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 15, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Ford F-250 SD has problems
1,155 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
717Steering11 crash/fire/injury
587Suspension7 crash/fire/injury
69Wheels
66Structure
54Electrical system
40Fuel/propulsion system
37Engine
25Power train
17Service brakes
11118 other systems7 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 717 | 11 |
| Suspension | 587 | 7 |
| Wheels | 69 | 2 |
| Structure | 66 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 54 | 6 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 40 | 5 |
| Engine | 37 | 8 |
| Power train | 25 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 17 | 1 |
| 18 other systems | 111 | 7 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
14 recalls
2017 Ford F-250 SD recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power.
repaired · 2026 Q1
Sensing system: camera
Risk. Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Driveline: driveshaft
Risk. A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground.
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repaired · 2021 Q2
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Tailgate: latch
Risk. Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
Risk. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Front: anchorage
Risk. The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of…
repaired · 2018 Q3
Seats
Risk. If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Fuel system, diesel
Risk. If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do steering problems start?
28kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 595 steering complaints. 98% were reported before 100,000 miles.
323under 30k miles586under 100k miles9100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Steering
17 owners mentioned a cost$1,000median
Middle half: $700 – $2,300
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other F-250 SD year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-250 SD median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, and the recalls they led to.
- Power tailgate opens unintendedLed to recall 19V-864
- Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter LeakOpen
- Power Tailgate Release SystemsNo recall
In owners' words
What F-250 SD owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
No less than 6 occasions now I have experienced extreme shaking (death wobble) even after Ford replaced the steering damper. I'm done with the vehicle and will take it in again for this issue.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway, and the front end of the vehicle started bouncing. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and then continued driving 45 MPH with no further…
2017 F250 99k miles. got off the interstate and went to turn and the steering wheel immediately came loose. I had to press down while turning. I brought it to a repair shop and it was stated that it looked as if was glued and the locknut was never tightened. This could have been catastrophic. I…
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