Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Steering — runs 9.9× the fleet median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
1,082Complaints
2Recalls
12Crashes
10Fires
11Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Steering (61.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Steering complaints here are 9.9× the median for that category across the 1656 model-years tracked on this site.
An open NHTSA investigation (PE24014, opened May 2024) covers Fuel/propulsion System, but no recall has been issued for it yet.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Steering
666 · 61.6%
No official action
—
Suspension
547 · 50.6%
No official action
—
Wheels
64 · 5.9%
No official action
—
Structure:body
50 · 4.6%
Investigation closed
RQ21001 · PE18011 → recall 19V864000
Electrical System
42 · 3.9%
Investigation closed
PE18011 → recall 19V864000
Fuel/propulsion System
39 · 3.6%
Under investigation
PE24014
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 1,082 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“DRIVING ON INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH PASSED OVER BUMP IN ROAD, STEERING BEGAN SHIMMYING VIOLENTLY. SLOWED VEHICLE DOWN TO AROUND 30 MPH AND STEERING STOPPED…”NHTSA complaint 11192628 — filed 03/30/2019 · STEERING
“AT 60 TO 65 MPH WHEN YOU HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD (GOING OVER BRIDGES) THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY / VIOLENTLY. IN…”NHTSA complaint 11192336 — filed 03/29/2019 · STEERING
“WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AROUND 60MPH. THE FRONT END AND STEERING WHEEL WAS SHAKING SO HARD COULD NOT STEER THE TRUCK. THIS IS THE…”NHTSA complaint 11191513 — filed 03/25/2019 · STEERING
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-250?
Steering issues are the most-reported category, cited in 666 of 1,082 NHTSA complaints (61.6%), followed by suspension (547), unspecified/other issues (104), wheels (64). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2017 Ford F-250 have?
1,082 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 11 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2017 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V894000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2017 Ford F-250's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. NHTSA has an open investigation (PE24014) into fuel/propulsion system that has not led to a recall. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
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