KnownCarProblems2017 Ford F-350 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 573 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-350 SD, most often about the steering (51% of complaints, typically around 26,500 miles). It is the most complained-about F-350 SD model year since 2000 and has 13 recalls.
Most common 2017 Ford F-350 SD problems
Steering
292 complaints · 51%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist.
The truck shuts off at while running. This happens at both highway speeds and while stopped. I have taken it to the dealer but they cannot find out what has happened. When the truck shuts of the steering and brakes are not working to the level that is needed to stop the vehicle or control the vehicle, and it appear…
2017 Ford f-350 drw 4x4. While driving on US hwy 67 in arkansas (a very rough road) at 60 MPH, towing a 15k lb 5th wheel rv, encountered a bump in the road and subsequently experienced a sustained steering wheel oscillation that lasted approximately 15-20 seconds until speed was reduced to approximately 30 MPH and…
Suspension
219 complaints · 38%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: front.
Experienced heavy osculation at 25k miles. At 26k miles the truck will go into a "death wobble" at speeds over 60 MPH. Any time I hit a bump in the road at speeds about 60 MPH the truck violently shakes and it's very difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. This is a huge safety concern. Took the truck in to get…
2017 Ford f-350 drw 4x4. While driving on US hwy 67 in arkansas (a very rough road) at 60 MPH, towing a 15k lb 5th wheel rv, encountered a bump in the road and subsequently experienced a sustained steering wheel oscillation that lasted approximately 15-20 seconds until speed was reduced to approximately 30 MPH and…
Wheels and tires
66 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: rim.
My 2017 f350 has 15,000 miles on it and has experienced extreme death wobble at least 10 times. If you are going over 70 on the turnpike and hit a bump this happens. You need to make Ford recall this before people die. My truck is 100 percent stock except for a rear sway bar I added, and has never been off road. It…
Valve stem leakage problem on wheels. Corrosion between valve stem and wheel due to dissimilar metal of wheel and stem. Causes sudden loss of air pressure in tires.
Other or unspecified
51 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles.
Experienced 'death wobble' today at 70 MPH went away around 40 MPH. Never had it before. Not sure if related but dealer replaced the wheels less than 300 miles ago. Vehicle is well maintained appx 18,000 miles
My tailgate opened up while pulling a camper while in a right turn and caused damage to the tailgate and 5th wheel camper which I was towing
Body and structure
45 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 21,500 miles. Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford f-350. While driving 60 MPH over a pothole, the entire front end of the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The contact depressed the brake pedal slowly and the front end slowly began to stop shaking. The contact took the vehicle to moody motors Ford (251 spruce ave, niobrara, ne 68760…
The power tailgate will release while in motion. I had the Ford recall completed once, I believe around september of 2020. I just had the truck back to the dealer because the power tailgate fix does not appear to correct the issue. They just removed the original recalled parts and did the recall again on my truck.…
Fuel system
40 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 96,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford f-350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, dtc: p203b was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the code was constantly illuminated and was illuminated when the vehicle was started. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford f-350. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, and a fuel leak was discovered in the secondary fuel filter. The vehicle was repaired under warranty. Recently, the same failure…
Electrical
29 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 13,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel.
Well driving tailgate opens on its own causing damage to tailgate trailer .was in for repairs but is still opening not safe don't want law suit for stuff that falls out. Lost ratchet straps & 2 power drills batteries & charger no light or buzzer letting driver know that tailgate has opened there is one for hood think…
For no reason the tailgate will open on it's own. Either driving or parked. Tailgate has come down a number of times. At highway speeds and in a parking lot.
Engine
24 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 26,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The truck shuts off at while running. This happens at both highway speeds and while stopped. I have taken it to the dealer but they cannot find out what has happened. When the truck shuts of the steering and brakes are not working to the level that is needed to stop the vehicle or control the vehicle, and it appear…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford f-350. The contact discovered that the vehicle was leaking oil from the upper oil pan. No warning lights were illuminated and the vehicle was drivable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the upper oil pan was indeed leaking, and advised the contact…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 Ford F-350 SD recalls
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning january 2026 and june 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25v270. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 8, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 lincoln mkc, mustang, f-350 sd, f-250 sd, f-450 sd, 2015-2017 lincoln navigator, expedition, 2015-2018 edge, transit connect, 2016-2019 f-550 sd, transit, 2017-2019 econoline, and 2019 ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Transmission: driveshaft
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 14, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s51.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and 2017-2020 lincoln continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Body and structure: underbody shields
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 7, 2022. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22s09.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 f-250 and f-350 super duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the b-pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin january 20, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s52.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 f-super duty f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 supercrew cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the b-pillar area.
Doors and locks: 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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin january 20, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s48.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 super duty f-250, f-350, and f-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches.
Engine
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began may 31, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s11.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18v894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began october 12, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s33.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 ford f-150, and 2017 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
Seats
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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin november 6, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17c17.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages," and 207, "seating systems."
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 injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed october 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17c12.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 f-150, and 2017 f-250 and f-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Seats: recliner
Risk: If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on june 7, 2017. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17c08.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 ford explorer, f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 202a, "head restraints" and 207, "seating systems."
Fuel system: 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.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began on february 7, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s45.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2017 ford f-250 and f-350 super duty trucks manufactured august 10, 2016, to september 17, 2016. The frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame.
Fuel system: fuel system, diesel
Risk: If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began november 11, 2016. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s39.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 ford f-250 sd, f-350 sd, f-450 sd, and f-550 sd trucks manufactured march 21, 2016, to august 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Sogefi secondary diesel fuel filter leak
Summary
The office of defect investigations (odi) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (my) 2015-2021 ford motor company (ford) f-250, 350, 450, and 550 super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. Odi has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, ford, and the filter manufacturer, allevard sogefi USA (sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 bar, while the second
Power tailgate release systems
Summary
In january 2021, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a recall query (rq21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (my) 2017-2019 f-250/350/450 ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in january 2020, ford also implemented a production update in november 2019.â at the time of the rq opening, odi had received eleven (11) vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs). Odi sent an information request (ir) to ford in february 2021. In numerous meetings after receiving their ir response, ford highlighted the drop in claims since the recall and production update and communicated how they were unable to verify the ownersâ complaints o
Power tailgate opens unintended
Summary
By letter dated december 4, 2019, ford motor company (ford) notified the office of defects investigation (odi) of a safety defect that may exist in model years (my) 2017 through 2019 ford super duty f-250, f-350, f-450 vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate. Following the receipt of five consumer complaints alleging unintended tailgate opening without vehicle operator knowledge, while the vehicles were in motion, NHTSA opened this investigation to assess the manufacturer's data including warranty claims, field reports, design changes, etc.in vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate, water can enter the electrical wiring system and may cause a short circuit resulting in the unintended
Questions about the 2017 Ford F-350 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-350 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (292 complaints, typically around 26,500 miles); suspension (219 complaints, typically around 26,000 miles); wheels and tires (66 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-350 SD have?
- 13 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 3, 2025 (backup camera). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Ford F-350 SD?
- It is the most complained-about F-350 SD model year since 2000, with 573 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.