How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Ford F-250 have?

NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford F-250, making up about 2% of all complaints filed for this model year.

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

Yes. Recall 17V225000 covers a damaged park rod actuating plate on 6.2L, six-speed automatic F-250 Super Duty trucks, and recall 22V880000 covers a driveshaft radial damper issue on 4x4 F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks.

At what mileage do these transmission problems usually appear?

The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 F-250 is 50,000 miles.

Does the 2017 F-250 have more transmission complaints than other years?

The 2017 F-250 has 25 complaints in this area, which is a smaller share (2%) compared to years like 2020 (28%) and 2021 (15%) of the same model.

2017 Ford F-250 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA logged 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford F-250, about 2% of all complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 50,000. Two recalls (17V225000 and 22V880000) address related park-rod and driveshaft issues.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 25; 2% of 1,155
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 50,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report the truck rolling backward or forward while parked in what should be the park position, sometimes on an incline.
Several drivers describe violent front-end shaking or a 'death wobble' at highway speeds, at times accompanied by loss of power steering.
Some report the vehicle unexpectedly popping out of gear while towing, causing it to roll unintentionally.
One complaint describes the transmission-related park failure being linked directly to NHTSA recall 17V225000.
A driveline vibration was reported as recurring even after the front drive line was repaired twice.

When 2017 Ford F-250 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 17, 2018, latest Dec 2, 2025.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2018 to Dec 2025; peak Apr 2019 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Ford F-250

NHTSA 22V880000Nov 29, 2022Transmission & Powertrain18,808 vehicles
Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.
Risk: A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74.
NHTSA 17V225000Mar 31, 2017Transmission & Powertrain48,443 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. These transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection."
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-250 model year

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

20108 (8%)
201123 (6%)
201218 (6%)
20133 (3%)
20148 (5%)
201519 (6%)
201614 (5%)
201725 (2%)
201815 (4%)
201945 (4%)
202074 (28%)
202125 (15%)
202221 (17%)
20237 (16%)
20246 (16%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Ford F-250 have?: NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford F-250, making up about 2% of all complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2017 Ford F-250?: Yes. Recall 17V225000 covers a damaged park rod actuating plate on 6.2L, six-speed automatic F-250 Super Duty trucks, and recall 22V880000 covers a driveshaft radial damper issue on 4x4 F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks.
At what mileage do these transmission problems usually appear?: The median mileage at failure for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2017 F-250 is 50,000 miles.
Did the transmission problems cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 F-250, with no fires or injuries reported.
Does the 2017 F-250 have more transmission complaints than other years?: The 2017 F-250 has 25 complaints in this area, which is a smaller share (2%) compared to years like 2020 (28%) and 2021 (15%) of the same model.