2017 Ford F-350 Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 Ford F-350, about 4% of that year's 573 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 49,000. A related recall (22V880000) covers driveshaft imbalance from a misplaced radial damper, and one crash was reported.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 23
- 4% of 573
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 49,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners describe severe rear-end and driveshaft vibration at highway speeds, sometimes escalating to a violent 'death wobble' above 60 mph.
- Several report the driveshaft fracturing or fully detaching while driving, in one case at 65 mph, causing rear tires to come off the vehicle.
- Some describe unexpected hard shifts, such as jumping from 3rd to 6th gear, tied to flex plate and torque converter failure.
- One owner reported the transmission self-shifted into reverse while parked and idling, causing the truck to roll away and crash.
- Multiple owners tie the vibration and driveshaft failures directly to recall campaign 22V880000, sometimes noting parts were unavailable when they sought repair.
When 2017 Ford F-350 transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 15, 2019, latest Apr 17, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2017 Ford F-350
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission and powertrain complaints does the 2017 Ford F-350 have?
- NHTSA lists 23 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2017 F-350, about 4% of the 573 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2017 Ford F-350 driveshaft?
- Yes. Recall 22V880000 covers 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 trucks where a radial damper inside the driveshaft can shift out of position and cause imbalance. Ford dealers replace the driveshaft for free.
- At what mileage do 2017 F-350 transmission problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported cases is 49,000 miles.
- Did the 2017 F-350 powertrain issues cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 0 fires or injuries linked to Transmission & Powertrain complaints for this model year.