2017 Ford F-350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2017 Ford F-350 ranks 2nd worst out of 21 model years for this truck, with a complaint index of 95 and 573 complaints plus 13 recall campaigns. Steering and suspension issues dominate owner reports, and NHTSA lists a rated verdict of Avoid.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 95/100
- #2 of 21 F-350 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 573
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 13
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 7
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Steering
Top 2017 Ford F-350 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Steering292 (51%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires269 (47%)
- Structure & Body56 (10%)
- Other51 (9%)
- Fuel System40 (7%)
- Electrical System32 (6%)
- Engine30 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain23 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras14 (2%)
- Brakes12 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Steering shakes or shudders violently on rough roads, sometimes tied to tire pressure or valve stem leaks.
- Trucks have independently drifted out of their driving lane after hitting a bump, even after dealer suspension adjustments.
- Fuel system components, including fuel filter housings and injectors, have sprayed diesel and led to engine bay fires.
- Electric tailgates have opened on their own while parked or driving, with no fix offered by dealers.
- The transmission has erroneously shifted into reverse while idling and unattended, causing the truck to roll into other vehicles.
- One owner reported sudden unintended acceleration from 5 mph to 52 mph, ending in a crash.
2017 Ford F-350 recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V572000Sep 3, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,456,417 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
- 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 22V644000Aug 26, 2022Collision Avoidance & Cameras277,040 vehicles
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2020 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental vehicles equipped with the 360-degree camera system. Degradation of the camera's anit-reflective lens coating can lead to a foggy or cloudy rearview camera image.
Risk: Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.
2017 compared with other F-350 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2017 Ford F-350 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2017 F-350 ranks 2nd worst among 21 model years, with a complaint index of 95 and 573 complaints, most concentrated in steering and suspension.
- What are the main problems with the 2017 Ford F-350?
- Owners most often report steering problems (292 complaints, 51% share) and suspension, wheel, and tire issues (269 complaints, 47% share), with median failure mileage around 26,000 and 24,826 miles respectively.
- Does the 2017 Ford F-350 have recalls?
- NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns for the 2017 F-350, covering rearview cameras, driveshafts, tailgate wiring, seat belt pretensioners, and door latch cables.
- Are fuel system fires a concern for the 2017 F-350?
- Yes. NHTSA lists 40 fuel system complaints for this year with 6 reported fires, and the median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints was 96,000 miles.
- How does the 2017 F-350 compare to other years?
- The 2017 model has a complaint index of 95, higher than most other F-350 years except 2019, which has an index of 100 and is also rated Avoid.