How common are suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2017 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 602 complaints in this category for the 2017 F-250, which is 52% of all 1,155 complaints filed for the model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford F-250 suspension issue?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this problem area.

What is the 'death wobble' owners describe on the 2017 F-250?

Owners describe the front end and steering wheel shaking violently after hitting a bump at highway speed, requiring the driver to slow to around 20-25 mph to regain control.

At what mileage do these suspension problems typically appear?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 28,456 miles for this problem area, though individual sample reports range from about 4,500 to 48,000 miles.

Has this suspension issue caused crashes or injuries?

Yes, NHTSA data lists 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2017 F-250.

2017 Ford F-250 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA lists 602 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2017 Ford F-250, 52% of all 1,155 complaints filed for the year, with 4 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 28,456 miles. No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this issue.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 602; 52% of 1,155
Crashes reported: 4
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 28,456 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Owners describe the front end and steering wheel shaking violently after hitting a bump or expansion joint at highway speeds, commonly called 'death wobble'.
The shaking typically starts around 45-70 mph and forces drivers to slow to roughly 20-25 mph before control returns.
Some owners report the wobble happened repeatedly over multiple trips, with one describing four occurrences and another three occurrences on a single drive.
Several reports describe a resulting crash, including striking a curb, blowing a tire, or running off the road into a ditch.
Dealers in some cases diagnosed a failed control arm, while others could not find a visible cause even after experiencing the wobble themselves.
One owner reported the condition appeared as early as 4,500 miles, while others reported it between about 9,800 and 48,000 miles.

When 2017 Ford F-250 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 18, 2017, latest Apr 5, 2026.

602 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q4 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q4 (138).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2017 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201047 (45%)
2011180 (49%)
2012147 (46%)
201355 (47%)
201495 (57%)
2015133 (45%)
2016118 (41%)
2017602 (52%)
2018203 (51%)
2019698 (60%)
202033 (13%)
202119 (12%)
20226 (5%)
20233 (7%)
20242 (5%)
20253 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tires complaints on the 2017 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 602 complaints in this category for the 2017 F-250, which is 52% of all 1,155 complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford F-250 suspension issue?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this problem area.
What is the 'death wobble' owners describe on the 2017 F-250?: Owners describe the front end and steering wheel shaking violently after hitting a bump at highway speed, requiring the driver to slow to around 20-25 mph to regain control.
At what mileage do these suspension problems typically appear?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 28,456 miles for this problem area, though individual sample reports range from about 4,500 to 48,000 miles.
Has this suspension issue caused crashes or injuries?: Yes, NHTSA data lists 4 crashes and 3 injuries linked to Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints on the 2017 F-250.