2017 Ford F-250 Sd reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Ford F-250 Sd — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 119
- 2 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- STEERING
- 49 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 14
- see below
- Reported harm
- 2 injuries · 8 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,724
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-218
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2015-2019
-179
median 298 complaints in 577 records
Top component share
41%
Steering: 49 complaints
What owners report fails — 2017 Ford F-250 Sd
- STEERING 49
- SUSPENSION 32
- STRUCTURE:BODY 7
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 6
- ENGINE 5
14 recalls on record for the 2017 Ford F-250 Sd
- NHTSA 25V572000 · 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle,
- NHTSA 22V644000 · 2023 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the r
- NHTSA 22V880000 · 2023 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the
- NHTSA 22V087000 · 2022 · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SH A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the grou
- NHTSA 19V864000 · 2020 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LATCH Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasi
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Ford F-250 Sd units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford F-250 Sd reliable?
NHTSA has 119 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Ford F-250 Sd and 14 recalls. The most-reported problem area is steering (49 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Ford F-250 Sd units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-250 Sd?
Owners most often report problems with: steering (49), suspension (32), structure:body (7), electrical system (6). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Ford F-250 Sd?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.