MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford F-250 SD

▲ Better than typical
2017 Ford F-250 SD
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:52:26.304Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-250 SD Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1991: 1 complaints 1991 1992: 3 complaints 1993: 4 complaints 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 9 complaints 1996: 11 complaints 1996 1997: 39 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1999: 249 complaints 2000: 233 complaints 2001: 288 complaints 2001 2002: 245 complaints 2003: 178 complaints 2004: 254 complaints 2005: 295 complaints 2006: 274 complaints 2006 2007: 54 complaints 2008: 141 complaints 2009: 23 complaints 2010: 32 complaints 2011: 122 complaints 2011 2012: 57 complaints 2013: 21 complaints 2014: 26 complaints 2015: 22 complaints 2016: 10 complaints 2016 2017: 73 complaints 2017 2018: 15 complaints 2019: 9 complaints 2020: 3 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 43 complaints 2024: 34 complaints 2025: 15 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2017: 73 complaints
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YearComplaints
19911
19923
19934
19942
19959
199611
199739
19981
1999249
2000233
2001288
2002245
2003178
2004254
2005295
2006274
200754
2008141
200923
201032
2011122
201257
201321
201426
201522
201610
201773
201815
20199
20203
20210
20223
202343
202434
202515
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 67%

67% of complaints: steering — 49 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
SUSPENSION 44%

44% of complaints: suspension — 32 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 55 NORTH OF SIKESTON, MISSOURI. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK. AND WAS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT PASSING A SEMI-TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180903

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
ENGINE 7%

7% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 55 NORTH OF SIKESTON, MISSOURI. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK. AND WAS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT PASSING A SEMI-TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180903

CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NEEDS A NEW DEF PUMP ON 200 MILES. FORD DOES NOT HAVE THE PART. NEW TRUCK HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 2 WEEKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170303

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20161111 — fuel system, diesel

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V778000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170207 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 16V945000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170601 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions.

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.

Campaign 17V225000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170607 — seats

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 17V332000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171026 — seat belts, seats

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 17V599000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171208 — seat belts

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 17V526000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181012 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 17V652000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20181012 — PE (closed 20191212)

Power tailgate opens unintended

R 20190531 — engine, equipment

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V278000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200122 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V864000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20200122 — seat belts, structure

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 19V880000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201221 — equipment, steering, suspension

Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks.

Remedy: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

Campaign 20E090000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210115 — RQ (closed 20240110)

Power Tailgate Release Systems

R 20220407 — power train, structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 22V087000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230714 — back over prevention

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 22V644000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20230727 — power train

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.

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.

Campaign 22V880000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20240509 — PE (open)

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

R 20260113 — back over prevention

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...

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 25V572000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Ford F-250 SD — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (49 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 16V778000 (fuel system, diesel) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V945000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V225000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V332000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V599000 (seat belts, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V526000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V278000 (engine, equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V864000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V880000 (seat belts, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20E090000 (equipment, steering, suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V087000 (power train, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V644000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V880000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V572000 (back over prevention) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1997

WORST YEARS

■ 2005 ■ 2001 ■ 2006

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Ford F-250 SD reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford F-250 SD is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-250 SD?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-250 SD have?

15 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.