2017 Ford F-350 SD
This year's complaint volume is within 30% 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.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 |
| 1997 | 3 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 142 |
| 2000 | 157 |
| 2001 | 158 |
| 2002 | 124 |
| 2003 | 132 |
| 2004 | 130 |
| 2005 | 217 |
| 2006 | 127 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 101 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 50 |
| 2011 | 43 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 88 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 37 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 5 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
30% of complaints: steering — 26 distinct reports on file.
20% of complaints: suspension — 18 distinct reports on file.
11% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 10 distinct reports on file.
FIREShow complaint excerpts
Driving uphill at approx 20mph near my home. Loud bang/explosion from engine or front driver-side wheel well. Red alarm flashed on instrument cluster (something like âFront Brake Failureâ) and strong odor of fuel or exhaust entered cab.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260109
9% of complaints: structure — 8 distinct reports on file.
CRASHShow complaint excerpts
I'M APRIL OF 2018 THE ELECTRIC TAILGATE ON MY 2017 FORD F-350 STARTED OPENING ON ITS OWN ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE. IT DID NOT MATTER IF THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK OR IN GEAR BUT DID NOT OPEN AT SPEEDS ABOVE 10 MPH OR SO.
NHTSA ODI report, 20190103
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-350 SD. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, A NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE TAILGATE HAD ERRONEOUSLY OPENED.
NHTSA ODI report, 20170711
9% of complaints: engine — 8 distinct reports on file.
FIRE INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Driving uphill at approx 20mph near my home. Loud bang/explosion from engine or front driver-side wheel well. Red alarm flashed on instrument cluster (something like âFront Brake Failureâ) and strong odor of fuel or exhaust entered cab.
NHTSA ODI report, 20260109
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251204
SAFETY TIMELINE
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
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
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
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
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
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
Power tailgate opens unintended
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
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
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
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
Power Tailgate Release Systems
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
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
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
Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
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-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for steering issues (26 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for suspension issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (10 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 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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FAQ
Is the 2017 Ford F-350 SD reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford F-350 SD is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-350 SD?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-350 SD have?
14 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.