Is the 2017 Ford F-350 reliable?

The 2017 Ford F-350 has 729 complaints filed with NHTSA (2.9x the segment average). Our reliability verdict: avoid. Most common issue: STEERING problems.

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

Top problems: STEERING (266 complaints, avg repair $500); SUSPENSION (201 complaints, avg repair $500); WHEELS (55 complaints, avg repair $500). Issues typically appear around 50K miles.

Are there any recalls on the 2017 Ford F-350?

Yes, there are 2 recall(s): ENGINE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH. Contact any Ford dealer to verify if recalls have been completed on your specific vehicle.

How much does it cost to insure a 2017 Ford F-350?

Estimated US average full-coverage insurance for the 2017 Ford F-350 is approximately $1,607/year (sedan-midsize class). Actual quotes vary heavily by state, driver age, driving record, and credit — see the interactive insurance estimator on this page for state-specific pricing.

2017 Ford F-350

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Avoid This Year

Quick Summary

The 2017 Ford F-350 has 729 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 2.9x the segment average of 252. The most common issue is steering problems (36% of all complaints), specifically: 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. the first occurrence was at 70 mph and it did not stop until the vehicle slowed to 50 mph. the second occurrence was at 60 mph an. There are 2 recalls issued for this model year. ⚠️ 4 fire reports filed.

4 fire reports 4 crash reports 2 injuries

729

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

2.9x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems(top 5 of 8)

STEERING

266 complaints

36%

• 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. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS AT 70 MPH AND IT DID NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 50 MPH. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS AT 60 MPH AN
• WHILE DRIVING THE 2017 FORD F350 PICKUP TRUCK DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 60 MPH, WHENEVER I DROVE ACROSS BRIDGES OR HIT SMALL BUMPS, THE PICKUP TRUCK WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND I HAD NO CONTROL OVER THE VEHICLE UNTIL SPEED WAS REDUCED TO UNDER 50 MPH. THIS INCIDENT IS KNOW AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE". THE TRUCK
• WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS GREATER THAN 50MPH, TRUCK WILL RANDOMLY RESPOND TO GOING OVER A SLIGHT BUMP BY BEGINNING TO SHAKE. THE SHAKING INCREASES TO A VIOLENT LEVEL. THE ENTIRE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY, ESPECIALLY THE FRONT END AND THE STEERING WHEEL. THE ONLY WAY TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE TRUCK IS TO

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“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. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS AT 70 MPH AND IT DID NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 50 MPH. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS AT 60 MPH AN”

— NHTSA complaint filing

When Problems Appear on the 2017 Ford F-350

Based on 575 owner complaints that included an odometer reading. Median mileage at time of complaint: 26K miles. Most complaints cluster in the 0-30K miles range.

Overall complaint distribution by mileage

0-30K

327

30-60K

175

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

STEERING

In line with typicalmedian 27K mi · 222 reports

0-30K

123

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

SUSPENSION

In line with typicalmedian 26K mi · 166 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

WHEELS

In line with typicalmedian 16K mi · 41 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

BODY/STRUCTURE

In line with typicalmedian 22K mi · 32 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

OTHER

In line with typicalmedian 22K mi · 20 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

DOORS/LATCHES

In line with typicalmedian 39K mi · 15 reports

0-30K

30-60K

60-100K

100-150K

150-200K

200K+

Mileage figures are self-reported by owners in NHTSA complaint filings. Peak bucket = the mileage range with the most complaints for that component; it reflects when owners noticed and reported problems, not necessarily when the fault first occurred.

Recalls (2)

ENGINE18/12/2018

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. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Estimated Insurance Cost for 2017 Ford F-350

Estimate only, not a quote. Modeled from NAIC + HLDI averages for a hypothetical 35-year-old driver with clean record + full coverage. Your actual quote depends heavily on your age, driving history, credit, ZIP code, and insurer.

Your state (affects local premium average)

Full coverage / year

$1,607

Full coverage / month

$134

Liability only / year

$611

vs US avg

-4%

How this estimate is calculated

US base full-coverage premium$1674

× state (US)1.00x

× vehicle class (sedan-midsize)0.96x

× theft risk1.00x

× safety rating1.00x

× vehicle age1.00x

= Full coverage estimate$1607

Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.

Maintenance & Warranty

Recommended Ford F-350 Service Intervals

Oil change

8K mi / 12 mo

Tire rotation

8K mi

Brake fluid

36 months

Transmission fluid

30K mi

Engine coolant

100K mi

Spark plugs

100K mi

Cabin air filter

20K mi

Engine air filter

30K mi

Differential (AWD/4WD)

30K mi

IOLM (Intelligent Oil Life Monitor) may signal earlier. Older 5.4L Triton engines have specific service needs — check the manual.

"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.

Ford New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage

Bumper-to-bumper (basic)

3 yr / 36K mi

Powertrain

5 yr / 60K mi

Hybrid/EV battery

8 yr / 100K mi

Corrosion (rust perforation)

5 yr / unlimited mi

Roadside assistance

5 yr / 60K mi

These are the terms for a new Ford. If you're buying a used 2017 F-350, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Ford dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

SUSPENSION(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 729 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: 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. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE WAS AT 70 MPH AND IT DID NOT STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE SLOWED TO 50 MPH. THE SECOND OCCURRENCE WAS AT 60 MPH AN
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SUSPENSION: DEATH WOBBLE- VIOLENT FRONT WHEELS WOBBLING, STEERING SHAKING SO VIOLENT CAN'T CONTROL. DIFFERENT ROADS, MPH-45,60,65,70. TO BRING UNDER CONTROL MUST BRAKE AND TRY TO GET OFF ROAD & GET BELOW 20MPH. EXTREME SAFETY ISSUE. DEATH WOBBLE HAS HAPPENED ON ALL TYPES OF ROADS, USUALLY STARTS WITH AN EXP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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WHEELS: THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH DUEL REAR WHEEL TRUCKS THE HIGH PRESSURE VALVE STEMS ARE FAILING CAUSING RAPID AIR LOSS TO FRONT AND REAR OUTER WHEELS ( ALUMINUM RIMS ) THIS WILL CAUSE TIRE FAILURE RESULTING IN CRASH AND OR ROLL OVER THIS HAS HAPPENED IN MOTION AND STATIONARY *BF *BF *TR *JS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 2017 F350 BACK WINDOW EXPLODED. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, PARKED IN A DRIVEWAY IN A SUBDIVISION. I REMOTE STARTED MY TRUCK WITHIN 5 MINUTES BEFORE I OPENED THE BACK DRIVERS CREW CAB DOOR TO PUT A BAG ON THE FLOOR. WHEN I SHUT THE DOOR, THE BACK WINDOW EXPLODED AS THE DOOR CLOSED. THE OUTSIDE T
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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RECALLS: Verify all 2 recalls have been completed — free at any Ford dealer
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)