MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford F-350

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Ford F-350
BUILT 2026-08-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 95 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 88 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2017 2018: 194 complaints 2018 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints 2021
2017: 480 complaints
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YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199495
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200388
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 55%

55% of complaints: steering — 265 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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TRUCK SHAKING, WAS TOLD TIRE INFLATION WAS NOT BEING MAINTAINED. ALL VALVE STEMS LEAKING SINCE DAY I BOUGHT IT. ONE TIRE HAD FIX A FLAT IN IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT. IT TOOK FORD 6 MONTHS TO REPLACE VALVE STEMS CORRECTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190118

EXPERIENCED EXTREME AND UNCONTROLLABLE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE TRUCK (DEATH WOBBLE). THIS HAPPEN TWICE ON THE SAME DAY, 14 JANUARY 2018.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180114

SUSPENSION 41%

41% of complaints: suspension — 196 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
WHEELS 11%

11% of complaints: wheels — 53 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 6%

6% of complaints: structure — 31 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5%

5% of complaints: electrical system — 22 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 480
R 20170713 — latches/locks/linkages, structure

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.

Campaign 17V331000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20181012 — PE (closed 20191212)

Power tailgate opens unintended

R 20190603 — engine

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.

Campaign 18V894000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210115 — RQ (closed 20240110)

Power Tailgate Release Systems

I 20240509 — PE (open)

Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Ford F-350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (265 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (196 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (53 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 17V331000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V894000 (engine) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1991 ▲ 2007 ▲ 1992

WORST YEARS

■ 2019 ■ 1999 ■ 2000

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Ford F-350 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford F-350 is rated "significantly worse".

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-350?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 55% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-350 have?

2 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.