2017 Ford F-250 SD

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Below Average

Quick Summary

The 2017 Ford F-250 SD has 119 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 1.5x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (41% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-250 sd. the contact stated that there was a death wobble on the front end of the vehicle. the failure impacted the steering and caused a strong vibration in the steering wheel. the dealer (schmidt ford of salem, 1815 w main st, salem, il 62881, (800) 562-2014) stat. ⚠️ 7 fire reports filed.

7 fire reports 2 injuries

119

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

1.5x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

49 complaints

41%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEATH WOBBLE ON THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE STEERING AND CAUSED A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER (SCHMIDT FORD OF SALEM, 1815 W MAIN ST, SALEM, IL 62881, (800) 562-2014) STAT
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A "DEATH WOBBLE". THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE STEERING AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MCGRATH FORD (4001 1ST AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS,
• VIOLENT STEERING OSCILLATION AKA "DEATH WOBBLE. TRUCK HAS 18K MILES AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH THE TRUCK WILL SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE AND UP AND DOWN UNTIL THE TRUCK IS SLOWED DOWN UNDER 20 OR IN SOME CASES THE TRUCK MUST COME TO A FULL

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEATH WOBBLE ON THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE STEERING AND CAUSED A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER (SCHMIDT FORD OF SALEM, 1815 W MAIN ST, SALEM, IL 62881, (800) 562-2014) STAT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SUSPENSION

33 complaints

28%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A "DEATH WOBBLE". THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE STEERING AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MCGRATH FORD (4001 1ST AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS,
• VIOLENT STEERING OSCILLATION AKA "DEATH WOBBLE. TRUCK HAS 18K MILES AND IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE NORMALLY. AFTER HITTING A SMALL BUMP IN THE ROAD AT SPEEDS ABOVE 35 MPH THE TRUCK WILL SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE AND UP AND DOWN UNTIL THE TRUCK IS SLOWED DOWN UNDER 20 OR IN SOME CASES THE TRUCK MUST COME TO A FULL
• NEW, STOCK TRUCK PURCHASED AT SUNRISE FORD IN FONTANA STARTED EXPERIENCING DEATH WOBBLE AT 7000 MILES. HAPPENS ON THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEEDS 65-70MPH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE FRONT END TO BOUNCE VIOLENTLY UP AND DOWN AFTER GOING OVER SMALL BUMP. THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO BOUNCE & JERK AROUND WILDLY UNTIL V

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A "DEATH WOBBLE". THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE STEERING AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MCGRATH FORD (4001 1ST AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS,”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

7 complaints

• MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 55 NORTH OF SIKESTON, MISSOURI. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK. AND WAS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT PASSING A SEMI-TRUCK. SHE NOTICED THE TRUCK LOST POWER IN THE ENGINE AND A LIGHT CAME ON ON THE DASH. A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH RELATING
• RAINWATER LEAKS INTO CAB ONTO FLOOR BOARD LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE.
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F -250 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY IN THE CONSOLE WAS NOT SEALED; THEREFORE, LIQUID LEAKED INTO THE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT AND THE CONSOLE LIGHTS FAILED. ADDITIONALLY, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE CONSOLE AND THE CABIN FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 55 NORTH OF SIKESTON, MISSOURI. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK. AND WAS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT PASSING A SEMI-TRUCK. SHE NOTICED THE TRUCK LOST POWER IN THE ENGINE AND A LIGHT CAME ON ON THE DASH. A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH RELATING ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

7 complaints

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F -250 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY IN THE CONSOLE WAS NOT SEALED; THEREFORE, LIQUID LEAKED INTO THE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT AND THE CONSOLE LIGHTS FAILED. ADDITIONALLY, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE CONSOLE AND THE CABIN FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE
• POWER TAILGATES OPENING SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY INPUT. IT HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES. IT POSES A POSSIBLE SAFETY ISSUE OF CARGO FLYING OUT OF THE TRUCK BED. IF RV OR TRAILER IS ATTACHED, CONTROL-ABILITY OF TRAILER MAY BE IMPEDED.
• POWER TAILGATE IS COMING OPEN WHILE DRIVING. TAILGATE WAS DAMAGED DUE TO IT COMING OPEN WHILE TOWING A TRAILER. TAILGATE HAS OPENED ON TWO OCCASIONS AND REQUIRING REPLACEMENT BOTH TIMES. BOTH TIMES THE TAILGATE HAS COME OPEN IT HAS BEEN WHILE THERE WAS A TRAILER CONNECTED. ONCE WHILE DRIVING DOWN TH

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F -250 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY IN THE CONSOLE WAS NOT SEALED; THEREFORE, LIQUID LEAKED INTO THE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT AND THE CONSOLE LIGHTS FAILED. ADDITIONALLY, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE CONSOLE AND THE CABIN FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

5 complaints

• CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NEEDS A NEW DEF PUMP ON 200 MILES. FORD DOES NOT HAVE THE PART. NEW TRUCK HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 2 WEEKS.
• MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 55 NORTH OF SIKESTON, MISSOURI. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK. AND WAS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT PASSING A SEMI-TRUCK. SHE NOTICED THE TRUCK LOST POWER IN THE ENGINE AND A LIGHT CAME ON ON THE DASH. A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH RELATING
• TRUCK AT TIMES HAS LONG CRANKING ISSUE BEFORE STARTING.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 2 fire reports

“CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. NEEDS A NEW DEF PUMP ON 200 MILES. FORD DOES NOT HAVE THE PART. NEW TRUCK HAS BEEN IN SHOP FOR 2 WEEKS.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 119 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A DEATH WOBBLE ON THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE STEERING AND CAUSED A STRONG VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THE DEALER (SCHMIDT FORD OF SALEM, 1815 W MAIN ST, SALEM, IL 62881, (800) 562-2014) STAT
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A "DEATH WOBBLE". THE FAILURE IMPACTED THE STEERING AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE VIOLENTLY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. MCGRATH FORD (4001 1ST AVE SE, CEDAR RAPIDS,
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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BODY/STRUCTURE: MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE TRAVELING SOUTH ON INTERSTATE 55 NORTH OF SIKESTON, MISSOURI. MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE TRUCK. AND WAS AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT PASSING A SEMI-TRUCK. SHE NOTICED THE TRUCK LOST POWER IN THE ENGINE AND A LIGHT CAME ON ON THE DASH. A MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE DASH RELATING
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F -250 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CUP HOLDER ASSEMBLY IN THE CONSOLE WAS NOT SEALED; THEREFORE, LIQUID LEAKED INTO THE CONSOLE COMPARTMENT AND THE CONSOLE LIGHTS FAILED. ADDITIONALLY, SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE CONSOLE AND THE CABIN FILLED UP WITH SMOKE. THE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)