MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford F-350

■ Significantly worse — known issue year
2017 Ford F-350
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
480
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2017

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

55% of complaints

Complaints per year

1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 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: 90 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 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2017 480 2018: 194 complaints 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2017 480 2018: 194 complaints 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints
1989: 2 complaints 1989 1991: 31 complaints 1992: 52 complaints 1992 1993: 101 complaints 1994: 96 complaints 1994 1995: 134 complaints 1996: 130 complaints 1996 1997: 155 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 413 complaints 2000: 304 complaints 2000 2001: 160 complaints 2002: 116 complaints 2002 2003: 90 complaints 2004: 159 complaints 2004 2005: 114 complaints 2006: 145 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2008: 131 complaints 2008 2009: 28 complaints 2010: 0 complaints 2010 2011: 136 complaints 2012: 149 complaints 2012 2013: 76 complaints 2014: 91 complaints 2014 2015: 190 complaints 2016: 187 complaints 2017: 480 complaints 2017 480 2018: 194 complaints 2019: 452 complaints 2020: 182 complaints 2020 2021: 88 complaints

2017: 480 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19892
199131
199252
1993101
199496
1995134
1996130
1997155
199812
1999413
2000304
2001160
2002116
200390
2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
20100
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
2015190
2016187
2017480
2018194
2019452
2020182
202188

Known problem areas

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

Steering

55% · 266 reports

Most commonly citing hose, piping, and connections.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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, 2019-01-18

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, 2018-01-14

Suspension

42% · 201 reports

Most commonly citing front and wheel bearing.

CRASH

Wheels

11% · 55 reports

Most commonly citing rim.

CRASHINJURY

Structure

7% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing body and tailgate.

Electrical system

5% · 22 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. ▮
    2017Complaint volume 480 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.

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  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-350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 266 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 201 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 55 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-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 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.