MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford F-350 SD

● Typical for this model
2017 Ford F-350 SD
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:56:00.545Z

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
94
Recalls
14

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

28% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2016: 22 complaints 2017: 94 complaints 2017 94 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2026: 8 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2005 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2017: 94 complaints 2017 94 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2021 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints
1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 0 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 1998: 3 complaints 1999: 142 complaints 1999 2000: 157 complaints 2001: 158 complaints 2001 2002: 124 complaints 2003: 132 complaints 2003 2004: 130 complaints 2005: 217 complaints 2005 2006: 127 complaints 2007: 25 complaints 2007 2008: 101 complaints 2009: 19 complaints 2009 2010: 50 complaints 2011: 43 complaints 2011 2012: 29 complaints 2013: 9 complaints 2013 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 18 complaints 2015 2016: 22 complaints 2017: 94 complaints 2017 94 2018: 11 complaints 2019: 14 complaints 2019 2020: 5 complaints 2021: 8 complaints 2021 2022: 112 complaints 2023: 41 complaints 2023 2024: 44 complaints 2025: 14 complaints 2025 2026: 8 complaints

2017: 94 complaints

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YearComplaints
19930
19940
19952
19960
19973
19983
1999142
2000157
2001158
2002124
2003132
2004130
2005217
2006127
200725
2008101
200919
201050
201143
201229
20139
20147
201518
201622
201794
201811
201914
20205
20218
2022112
202341
202444
202514
20268

Known problem areas

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

Steering

28% · 26 reports

Suspension

19% · 18 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

14% · 13 reports
FIRE
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I am filing this complaint regarding my Ford F-350, VIN [XXX], which caught fire on XXX. The truck had approximately 130,000 miles, which I consider low mileage for a properly maintained diesel Ford F-350.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-09

Also filed under Engine and electrical system

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 “Front Brake Failure”) and strong odor of fuel or exhaust entered cab.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-01-09

Also filed under Engine

While driving a 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty Dually (6.7L Power Stroke) at highway speeds while towing a horse trailer containing live animals, a sudden and catastrophic failure of the secondary fuel filter occurred.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-24

Engine

11% · 10 reports
FIREINJURY
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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, 2025-12-04

This issues sounds remarkably similar to Recall 26E02 Crankcase Filter (PCV) had to be replaced due to excessive crankcase pressure.

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-19

Structure

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing body and tailgate.

CRASH
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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, 2019-01-03

Also filed under Electrical system

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, 2017-07-11

Safety timeline

14 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2016-11-11Fuel system, diesel16V778000 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.

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    2017-02-07Fuel system, gasoline16V945000 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.

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    2017-06-07Seats17V332000 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.

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    2017-10-26Seat belts, seats17V599000 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.

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    2017-12-08Seat belts17V526000 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.

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    2018-10-12Latches/locks/linkages17V652000 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.

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    2018-10-12Preliminary evaluationClosed 2019-12-12 Power tailgate opens unintended
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    2019-05-31Engine, equipment19V278000 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.

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    2020-01-22Latches/locks/linkages19V864000 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.

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    2020-01-22Seat belts, structure19V880000 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.

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    2020-12-21Equipment, steering, suspension20E090000 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.

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    2021-01-15Recall queryClosed 2024-01-10 Power Tailgate Release Systems
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    2022-04-07Power train, structure22V087000 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.

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    2023-07-14Back over prevention22V644000 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.

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    2023-07-27Power train22V880000 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.

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    2024-05-09Preliminary evaluationOpen Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak
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    2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2017 Ford F-350 SD — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 26 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 18 reports on file for this year.
  • Fuel/propulsion system: 13 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 16V778000 · Fuel system, diesel
  • Recall 16V945000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 17V332000 · Seats
  • Recall 17V599000 · Seat belts, seats
  • Recall 17V526000 · Seat belts
  • Recall 17V652000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 19V278000 · Engine, equipment
  • Recall 19V864000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 19V880000 · Seat belts, structure
  • Recall 20E090000 · Equipment, steering, suspension
  • Recall 22V087000 · Power train, structure
  • Recall 22V644000 · Back over prevention
  • Recall 22V880000 · Power train
  • Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
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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 28% 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.