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Your vehicleHome›Ford›F-250 Super Duty› 2017
Ford · Pickup truck

2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Heavy-duty pickup
0 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
F
Safety Signal
39 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Counts recalls, not crash safety — this vehicle earned 4–5 of 5 stars from NHTSA. A much-recalled best-seller scores low here; see the methodology.
Recalls2 critical 14
Complaints12 crash · 13 fire · 13 injured reported 1,155
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 5★
202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty is a pickup truck; vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR are not certified for fuel economy by the EPA, so this page is built from NHTSA's recall, complaint and investigation records. NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this model year, 2 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of F. Owners have filed 1155 complaints, most often about the steering. NHTSA crash-tested it at 5 stars overall.

2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

No EPA fuel-economy record: the EPA does not certify vehicles over 8,500 lb GVWR. Recall, complaint and investigation data below come from NHTSA.

Specifications filed with NHTSA

Source: NHTSA vPIC

Dimensions Exterior

Body stylePickup
GVWR classClass 2H: 9,001 - 10,000 lb (4,082 - 4,536 kg)

Engine Basics

Cylinders8
Displacement6.2 L
Engine configurationV-Shaped

Engine Output

Horsepower383 hp

Fuel Economy

FuelGasoline

Seating

Seat rows2
Seating capacity3 seats

Transmission

Drivetrain4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4

Driver assistance

Standard: Anti-lock brakes, Backup camera, Electronic stability control

Optional: Blind-spot monitoring

Filed by the manufacturer with NHTSA under the federal vehicle-identification rule and decoded from the VIN pattern — not a manufacturer press kit, so it describes the configurations we could identify rather than every trim (seen: Super Duty - Single Rear Wheel, SuperCrew). Figures for the trim you are looking at may differ.

Dimensions & weight

Source: Transport Canada
Length229.5–263.8 in
Width (body, without mirrors)79.9 in
Height78.0–81.5 in
Wheelbase141.7–176.0 in
Track, front68.5 in
Track, rear67.3 in
Curb weight5,684–6,695 lb

Measured by Transport Canada for its Canadian Vehicle Specifications database, which covers the North American versions of each model — here 10 configurations: SD P/U Crew Cab L/Box, SD P/U Crew Cab L/Box 4X4, SD P/U Crew Cab S/Box, SD P/U Crew Cab S/Box 4X4, SD P/U Reg Cab L/Box, SD P/U Reg Cab L/Box 4X4 …. Where a range is shown, those versions differ. Width is the body without mirrors, which is why it can read narrower than a brochure figure. Before we used it we checked it against the US manufacturer press kits we hold (27 Sep 2026): wheelbase agreed within 1% on every vehicle we could compare, length on 98%, and the curb weight fell inside the manufacturer's range on 96%. Source dataset. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Licence.

Also on file Beside the 2017 F-250 Super Duty
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Recalls (14)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Back Over Prevention

25S89
1,456,417 vehicles 15% reported repaired
Problem 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 driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix 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, 202
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V572000 reported Sep 3, 2025 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

22S74
18,808 vehicles 57% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V880000 reported Nov 29, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
●moderate

Back Over Prevention

22S51
277,040 vehicles 62% reported repaired
Problem 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. Fix 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.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V644000 reported Aug 26, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

22S09
247,445 vehicles 74% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2022 F-250 and F-350 Super Duty vehicles equipped with gasoline engines and aluminum driveshafts. Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture. Risk A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V087000 reported Feb 16, 2022 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Structure

19S52
490,574 vehicles 75% reported repaired built Oct 8, 2015 – Oct 29, 2019
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCrew Cab vehicles with carpet flooring. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area. Risk A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V880000 reported Dec 11, 2019 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

19S48
231,664 vehicles 77% reported repaired built Oct 8, 2015 – Nov 3, 2019
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks equipped with an electric tailgate latch release switch mounted in the tailgate handle. Water may enter the electrical wiring system and cause a short circuit, activating the switch and releasing the tailgate latches. Risk Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V864000 reported Dec 4, 2019 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
!critical

Equipment

19S11
131,068 vehicles 86% reported repaired
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged. Risk A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 19V278000 reported Apr 8, 2019 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Latches/Locks/Linkages

17S33
1,101,107 vehicles 73% reported repaired built Oct 8, 2015 – Sep 1, 2016
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed. Risk A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V652000 reported Oct 16, 2017 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

17C17
504 vehicles 54% reported repaired built Nov 2, 2016 – Nov 7, 2016
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems." Risk The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V599000 reported Sep 25, 2017 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seat Belts

17C12
117,423 vehicles 75% reported repaired built Oct 20, 2015 – Jun 16, 2017
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages." Risk If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V526000 reported Aug 28, 2017 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Seats

17C08
2,204 vehicles 67% reported repaired built Dec 19, 2016 – Jan 19, 2017
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems." Risk If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V332000 reported May 22, 2017 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Power Train

17C06
48,443 vehicles 85% reported repaired built Oct 9, 2015 – Mar 30, 2017
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty trucks equipped with 6.2L engines and six-speed automatic transmissions. These transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has been shifted to 'Park.' As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence/Starter Interlock/Transmission Braking Effect", and number 114, "Theft Protection." Risk Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 17V225000 reported Mar 31, 2017 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Gasoline

16S45
7,105 vehicles 86% reported repaired built Aug 10, 2016 – Sep 17, 2016
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 17, 2016. The frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame. Risk A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S45.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V945000 reported Dec 29, 2016 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Fuel System, Diesel

16S39
170 vehicles 75% reported repaired built Mar 21, 2016 – Aug 28, 2016
Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged. Risk If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 16V778000 reported Oct 26, 2016 Ford Motor Company the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Fuel System, Other:Fuel Filter — Sogefi Secondary Diesel Fuel Filter Leak open

The Office of Defect Investigations (ODI) has received 27 complaints alleging diesel fuel leaks due to a fracture in the secondary fuel filter housing in model year (MY) 2015-2021 Ford Motor Company (Ford) F-250, 350, 450, and 550 Super Duty vehicles equipped with 6.7L diesel engines. Of these complaints, 12 describe an engine compartment fire. The proximity of the secondary fuel filter to high heat sources creates a potential for autoignition thermal events and fires. ODI has contacted the vehicle manufacturer, Ford, and the filter manufacturer, Allevard Sogefi USA (Sogefi), and learned that the low-pressure fuel system is capable of a maximum operating pressure of 8.5 Bar, while the second

Opened May 9, 2024 · action PE24014 · the investigation’s page →

Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments — Power Tailgate Release Systems closed

In January 2021, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Recall Query (RQ21-001) to assess allegations of post-recall remedy uncommanded tailgate openings in model year (MY) 2017-2019 F-250/350/450 Ford trucks. Besides the recall remedy launched in January 2020, Ford also implemented a production update in November 2019.  At the time of the RQ opening, ODI had received eleven (11) Vehicle Owner Questionnaires (VOQs). ODI sent an Information Request (IR) to Ford in February 2021. In numerous meetings after receiving their IR response, Ford highlighted the drop in claims since the recall and production update and communicated how they were unable to verify the owners’ complaints or

Opened Jan 15, 2021 · closed Jan 10, 2024 · action RQ21001 · the investigation’s page →

Structure:Body:Tailgate:Hinge And Attachments — Power tailgate opens unintended closed

By letter dated December 4, 2019, Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) of a safety defect that may exist in model years (MY) 2017 through 2019 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450 vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate. Following the receipt of five consumer complaints alleging unintended tailgate opening without vehicle operator knowledge, while the vehicles were in motion, NHTSA opened this investigation to assess the manufacturer's data including warranty claims, field reports, design changes, etc. In vehicles equipped with an electric tailgate, water can enter the electrical wiring system and may cause a short circuit resulting in the unintende

Opened Oct 12, 2018 · closed Dec 12, 2019 · action PE18011 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific F-250 Super Duty

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2017 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Ford publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

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The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
1155complaints filed

12 involved a crash · 13 a fire · 13 injuries · 0 deaths reported

53 per 10,000 built · Ford reported 216,765 F-250 Super Duty built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2017: 9 · 2018: 94 · 2019: 471 · 2020: 232 · 2021: 101 · 2022: 83 · 2023: 64 · 2024: 47 · 2025: 40 · 2026: 14

Most-cited components

Steering → 717
Suspension 587
Unspecified 109
Wheels 69
Structure → 66
Fuel/Propulsion System → 56

In depth: steering problems → · body and structure problems → · fuel system problems → · electrical problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

While driving with a cross wind, especially on two lane roads when passed in the opposite direction by a semi, the hood jumps (pops) up approximately 1-2 inches on the rear edge. In high cross winds the distance has been higher (3-4) inches. Have had to dealer look at it and talked to Ford "chat line".
Structure at 2,000 miles Aug 9, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11118813
I have a 2017 Ford F-250 that has "death wobble" issues. It becomes uncontrollable if it hits rough pavement on the highway, usually at 70 MPH. If the truck begins to shake it is uncontrollable. It is nearly impossible to steer. The only way to regain control is to slow to about 20 MPH or stop completely.
Steering at 48,000 miles Jun 19, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11102685
A van lost control in heavy rain merging onto a very busy interstate and crossed 2 lanes of traffic before entering my 3rd lane. It was perpendicular to my vehicle as I struck it in the center of the driver's side at approximately 65 MPH. My driver's steering wheel airbag did not deploy at all.
Air Bags at 16,000 miles May 20, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11096961
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. While driving at an unknown speed, smoke appeared under the hood of the vehicle. The driver coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and noticed that the engine was on fire. The vehicle became engulfed in flames. The fire was extinguished by a bystander.
Engine at 25,277 miles May 2, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11091402
My truck has 40000 miles on it I got a check engine light took it into the dealer ship and they tell my 100000 mile warranty does not cover the sensor that is giving a fault and I gotta pay 890.00 out of pocket to fix it. I was told all engine components are under warranty for 100k on the truck
Electrical System at 40,940 miles Apr 17, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11088706
Death wobble occurred at around13k miles. It is triggered by hitting a bump at 45mph or faster. Whole front end shakes so badly your only option is to slam on the brakes and swerve onto the shoulder. Shaking goes away at 25mph. Dealership could not find a visible problem, but did experience the wobble. Mechanic was terrified.
Suspension at 22,500 miles Apr 12, 2018 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11084855

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Ford itself: 29 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 2 killed, 38 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 13 per 100,000 built. Every F-250 Super Duty model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 29k

miles, typically

Half the 900 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 20,000 and 42,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

under 10k 55
10k–20k 164
20k–30k 236
30k–40k 181
40k–50k 103
50k–60k 62
60k–70k 23
70k–80k 16
80k–90k 17
90k–100k 8
100k–150k 25
150k + 10

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Steering59228,0000.93×
Suspension49028,5001.02×
Unspecified7732,000—
Wheels5628,6661.51×
Structure5330,0000.79×
Electrical System3437,0001.06×
Engine2952,0000.9×
Fuel/Propulsion System2881,2002.19×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2017-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Here, owners reported later: wheels (1.51×), fuel/propulsion system (2.19×). Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
PU/CC 4x2★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/EC 4x2★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/CC 4x4★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆☆30%
PU/EC 4x4★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆29%
PU/RC 4x2★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★☆19%
PU/RC 4x4★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆29%

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program.

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 328
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-04-20
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 320 service bulletins, 8 others

Most often about: Engine, Equipment, Electrical System, Power Train, Structure.

  • 25N15 S1 Other
    2026-04-20 · Unknown Or Other
  • Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
  • 25N17 Other
    2026-03-25 · Unknown Or Other
  • Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
  • SSM 54601 Service bulletin
    2026-02-24 · Unknown Or Other
  • Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated wired keypad, the accessory wireless keypad master code cannot be retrieved from the vehicle using a diagnostic scan tool or from the label printed on the body control module (BCM). Th
  • 25N15 Other
    2026-01-05 · Visibility/Wiper
  • Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen
  • 25N15 Other
    2025-12-22 · Visibility/Wiper
  • Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
  • SSM 54448 Service bulletin
    2025-12-16 · Service Brakes
  • Some 2017-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull/drift condition during braking. This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. Repeated, heavy brake applications may assist to resolve the pull/drift condition. The Workshop Manual, Section 206-00 Symptom Chart for vehicle pulls or drifts during braking has been updated to reflect this information.
  • 25L02 Other
    2025-12-02 · Unknown Or Other
  • Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
  • TSB 25-2570 Service bulletin
    2025-11-26 · Electrical System
  • This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to:  Display operation concerns  Navigation inoperative  Voice recognition concerns  Phone connection issues  Dropped phone connections  Applink related performance  Travel Link not present

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P20EE
P20EE on Ford →		The selective catalytic reduction catalyst is not reducing NOx to standard.Engine9 bulletins
P2074
P2074 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine7 bulletins
P2201
P2201 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine7 bulletins
P2209
P2209 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine6 bulletins · 1 owner report
P2459
P2459 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine7 bulletins
P0170
P0170 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine6 bulletins
P2002
P2002 on Ford →		The diesel particulate filter is not trapping soot to standard.Engine6 bulletins
P203B
P203B on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine5 bulletins · 1 owner report
P2463
P2463 on Ford →		Soot has built up in the diesel particulate filter beyond the allowed limit.Engine6 bulletins
P246C
P246C on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine6 bulletins
U029D
U029D on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Engine6 bulletins
B1081
B1081 on Ford →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Equipment5 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty failed the emissions check on 0.38% of first inspections — lower than the 3.7% for every 2017 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.1% (every 2017 vehicle: 2.1%).

New York inspections 0.38%

failed emissions

740 initial inspections of 730 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2017 F-250 Super DutyEvery 2017 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check0.38%3.7%532
Failed the safety inspection1.1%2.1%740
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0%0.25%740
Miles driven a year12,12010,048odometer at inspection
Average odometer113,16793,238odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2017 vehicle” is every 2017 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

F-250 Super Duty by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A* 0 0 2026 D 7 9 2025 F 8 17 Do not drive2024 C 4 40 2023 F 16 43 2022 F 17 126 2021 F 12 167 2020 F 14 267 2019 F 11 1,165 2018 F 9 399 2017 this page F 14 1,155 2016 C 3 290

Common questions about the 2017 F-250 Super Duty

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 14 recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 2 of them rated critical. The most serious on file is 19V880000, covering Structure. 2 of them were filed with no repair available at the time — NHTSA's file records what the manufacturer had in hand on the filing date, not what exists today. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

NHTSA gave the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty 5 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 5-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 4-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it F (39/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What are the dimensions of the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

Transport Canada measured it at 229.5–263.8 in long, 79.9 in wide (body, without mirrors), 78.0–81.5 in tall, on a 141.7–176.0 in wheelbase. Curb weight: 5,684–6,695 lb depending on configuration. Those are its measurements of the North American versions; every figure is in the table above.

What do owners complain about on the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

Owners have filed 1155 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, most often about steering, suspension, unspecified. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 13 a fire, 13 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

Are there service bulletins for the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty?

The manufacturer has filed 328 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty, most often covering engine, equipment, electrical system. The most recent is dated 2026-04-20. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty failed the emissions check on 0.38% of first inspections — lower than the 3.7% for every 2017 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 1.1% (every 2017 vehicle: 2.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurationsnoneEPA certification recordsThe EPA does not certify vehicles rated over 8,500 lb GVWR, so heavy-duty nameplates have no entry at all.
Emission certificatesnoneEPA emission certificatesThe EPA published no certificate we could match to a configuration on this page.
Recalls14NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints1155NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings6 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins328NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations3NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reportsnoneNHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01No report has been filed. Only entities named in the order report, and only crashes they hear of — so this is also what an unequipped car, or a manufacturer without telematics, looks like.
Specifications filed with NHTSA10 fieldsNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWhat the manufacturer filed under the federal VIN rule — a configuration, not the full trim ladder.
Measured dimensions7 fieldsTransport Canada, Canadian Vehicle SpecificationsLength, width, height, wheelbase, track and curb weight, measured on the North American versions.
Trims, pricing & equipmentnoneManufacturer press kitWe have not transcribed a press kit for this model year yet. This is our gap, not the manufacturer's — the one row here where an empty cell means we are behind.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 F-250 Super Duty The F-250 Super Duty model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Recalls Every Ford recall on file All campaigns filed against Ford vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this F-250 Super Duty by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly.

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