MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford F-250

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Ford F-250
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year had more than double the complaints of 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
1,082
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

62% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1994 1995: 184 complaints 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 1,082 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1992: 119 complaints 1992 1993: 131 complaints 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1998: 56 complaints 1998 1999: 581 complaints 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2004: 153 complaints 2004 2005: 144 complaints 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2010: 73 complaints 2010 2011: 248 complaints 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 1,082 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2022: 116 complaints 2022
1989: 11 complaints 1989 1990: 4 complaints 1991: 107 complaints 1991 1992: 119 complaints 1993: 131 complaints 1993 1994: 125 complaints 1995: 184 complaints 1995 1996: 176 complaints 1997: 304 complaints 1997 1998: 56 complaints 1999: 581 complaints 1999 2000: 326 complaints 2001: 220 complaints 2001 2002: 156 complaints 2003: 116 complaints 2003 2004: 153 complaints 2005: 144 complaints 2005 2006: 221 complaints 2007: 60 complaints 2007 2008: 195 complaints 2009: 54 complaints 2009 2010: 73 complaints 2011: 248 complaints 2011 2012: 266 complaints 2013: 95 complaints 2013 2014: 142 complaints 2015: 273 complaints 2015 2016: 275 complaints 2017: 1,082 complaints 2017 1,082 2018: 382 complaints 2019: 1,151 complaints 2019 2020: 253 complaints 2021: 158 complaints 2021 2022: 116 complaints

2017: 1,082 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
198911
19904
1991107
1992119
1993131
1994125
1995184
1996176
1997304
199856
1999581
2000326
2001220
2002156
2003116
2004153
2005144
2006221
200760
2008195
200954
201073
2011248
2012266
201395
2014142
2015273
2016275
20171,082
2018382
20191,151
2020253
2021158
2022116

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

62% · 668 reports

Most commonly citing linkages and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

The star shaking while driving in height speed or bump is called wobble.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-12-17

Also filed under Suspension

Suspension

51% · 554 reports

Most commonly citing front and torsion bar.

CRASHINJURY

Wheels

6% · 65 reports

Most commonly citing lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

5% · 59 reports

Most commonly citing body and tailgate.

INJURY

Electrical system

4% · 48 reports

Most commonly citing starter assembly and ignition.

FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owned a 2017 Ford F-250. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle caught fire at the bottom of the engine and the brakes failed. The fire department extinguished the fire. There were no injuries.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-27

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2017Complaint volume 1,082 complaints filed for this model year.
  2. R
    2017-07-13Latches/locks/linkages, structure17V331000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior...

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    2018-10-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-12-12 Power tailgate opens unintended
  4. R
    2019-06-03Engine18V894000 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.

    Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. I
    2021-01-15Recall queryClosed 2024-01-10 Power Tailgate Release Systems
  6. I
    2024-05-09Preliminary evaluationOpen Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

Buy-smart checklist

2017 Ford F-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 668 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 554 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 65 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 17V331000 · Latches/locks/linkages, structure
  • Recall 18V894000 · Engine
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Ford F-250 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford F-250 is rated "significantly worse".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-250?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 62% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-250 have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.