How common are steering problems on the 2017 Ford F-350?

Steering accounts for 292 of 573 total NHTSA complaints for the 2017 F-350, a 51% share — the largest percentage of any model year in the available data.

Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford F-350 steering issue?

No. NHTSA's data shows no related recall listed for this steering problem area on the 2017 F-350.

At what mileage does the steering problem usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 26,326 miles.

Has the steering issue caused any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data lists one crash and one injury tied to steering complaints for the 2017 F-350, with no fires reported.

Is the 2017 F-350 worse than other years for steering complaints?

Yes. Its 51% share of steering complaints is higher than every other model year listed, including 2019's 57% count of complaints but lower share, and far above 2020-2025 years which range from 4% to 19%.

2017 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 292 of 573 total complaints for the 2017 Ford F-350, or 51% — the highest share of any model year in this range. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue. Median mileage at failure is 26,326 miles, with one crash and one injury reported.

Steering complaints: 292; 51% of 573
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 26,326 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe sudden, violent front-end shaking known as the 'death wobble,' triggered by hitting a bump, dip, or uneven pavement at highway speeds.
The shaking often does not stop until the driver slows dramatically, sometimes to under 10-50 mph, with steering feeling temporarily uncontrollable.
Some owners report the vibration returned even after dealers replaced steering or suspension components.
A few drivers said the wobble happened repeatedly over multiple trips, occurring at low mileage as early as around 10,000 miles.
One owner reported the loss of steering control caused the truck to drift off the highway before regaining control at reduced speed.

When 2017 Ford F-350 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 14, 2018, latest Jan 25, 2025.

292 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2018 Q1 to 2025 Q1; peak 2019 Q4 (58).

Steering recalls for the 2017 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-350 model year

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

201018 (35%)
201166 (35%)
201275 (41%)
201332 (37%)
201448 (49%)
201567 (32%)
201676 (37%)
2017292 (51%)
2018101 (50%)
2019266 (57%)
202035 (19%)
20214 (4%)
202216 (15%)
20232 (5%)
20244 (9%)
20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering problems on the 2017 Ford F-350?: Steering accounts for 292 of 573 total NHTSA complaints for the 2017 F-350, a 51% share — the largest percentage of any model year in the available data.
Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford F-350 steering issue?: No. NHTSA's data shows no related recall listed for this steering problem area on the 2017 F-350.
At what mileage does the steering problem usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 26,326 miles.
Has the steering issue caused any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data lists one crash and one injury tied to steering complaints for the 2017 F-350, with no fires reported.
Is the 2017 F-350 worse than other years for steering complaints?: Yes. Its 51% share of steering complaints is higher than every other model year listed, including 2019's 57% count of complaints but lower share, and far above 2020-2025 years which range from 4% to 19%.