"How reliable is the 2017 Ford F-250?"

"Based on 1713 NHTSA complaints, the 2017 Ford F-250 has a median complaint mileage of 30000 miles. The most common issue is Steering."

"What are common problems with the 2017 Ford F-250?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2017 Ford F-250 is Steering, accounting for a significant portion of the 1713 total complaints filed."

2017 Ford F-250: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 1713 complaints

1713

Total Complaints

30,000mi

Median Mileage

Steering

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

20,000 25th Percentile

30,000 Median Mileage

41,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Steering

665

Suspension

546

Unknown Or Other

104

Wheels

Body

Electrical System

Fuel/Propulsion System

Engine

Power Train

Service Brakes

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"MOTORCRAFT FL-2051-S OIL FILTERS ARE LEAKING DO TO IMPROPER MANUFACTURE, CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO LOSE ALL OIL. I HAVE HAD 2 FILTERS AND BOTH LEAK. THEY LEAK AROUND THE ROLLED TOP OF THE CAN. I HAVE MORE THAN ONE PICTURE. THIS IS ON THE 6.7 DIESEL ENGINE"

"TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER THE FACTORY TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY WHEN A TRAILER WITH ELECTRIC SERVICE BRAKES IS PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE TRUCK. THE CONTROLLER HAS ABOUT A 30 SECOND DELAY AND DOES NOT PUSH ENOUGH ELECTRICITY TO THE TRAILER BRAKES TO ENGAGE THEM FULLY. THIS RE..."

"I JUST PURCHASED A NEW 2017 VEHICLE FROM TOM MASANO AND THEY HAVE BEEN HOUNDING ME TO COME BACK TO THEM FOR A RECALL AND THEY ARE 2 HRS AWAY FROM WHERE I LIVE. I JUST HAD A NEW BABY AND THIS IS A HUGE LOGISTICAL ISSUE WITH WORKING TOO NOW. PLUS DRIVING THE NEW VEHICLE DOWN THERE WOULD BE ADDITIONA..."

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Steering 665 complaints

25th: 20,000 mi Median: 28,000 mi 75th: 40,000 mi

Suspension 546 complaints

25th: 20,000 mi Median: 28,962 mi 75th: 40,000 mi

Unknown Or Other 104 complaints

25th: 20,000 mi Median: 30,900 mi 75th: 42,750 mi

Wheels 64 complaints

25th: 19,000 mi Median: 28,666 mi 75th: 40,000 mi

Body 50 complaints

25th: 6,975 mi Median: 27,000 mi 75th: 39,250 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 285 CA: 122 FL: 89 OH: 73 IL: 70 AZ: 69 PA: 58 VA: 55 CO: 54 MI: 48

Who Files Complaints?

1.1%

Original Owners

98.9%

Second+ Owners

Ford F-250 — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1991	145	94,177	Switch	5
1992	149	91,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	6
1993	183	152,500	Tank Assembly	6
1994	156	114,581	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	7
1995	238	115,000	Front	12
1996	212	125,000	Tires	11
1997	348	114,000	Tires	21
1998	76	114,500	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	2
1999	702	94,000	Tires	61
2000	417	75,768	Tires	39
2001	269	67,000	Tires	20
2002	189	89,000	Engine	15
2003	148	90,000	Tires	7
2004	201	55,079	Engine And Engine Cooling	12
2005	207	65,000	Steering	4
2006	332	61,200	Steering	14
2007	84	42,000	Steering	3
2008	255	75,000	Steering	12
2009	92	69,000	Steering	0
2010	109	80,400	Steering	2
2011	384	70,000	Suspension	8
2012	418	78,000	Suspension	5
2013	153	78,000	Suspension	2
2014	235	83,154	Suspension	3
2015	425	70,300	Steering	7
2016	424	62,000	Steering	9
2018	615	28,252	Steering	10
2019	1912	20,000	Steering	25
2020	336	41,900	Power Train	4
2021	200	43,000	Fuel System, Diesel	5
2022	136	40,000	Power Train	4

Active Recalls (2)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Engine

Campaign 18V894000 | 18/12/2018

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.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for thi

Latch

Campaign 17V331000 | 22/05/2017

If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

Protect Your Steering System

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Get a wheel alignment annually or after hitting a significant pothole
Don't hold the steering wheel at full lock for more than a few seconds
Check power steering fluid monthly on hydraulic systems
Address wandering, vibration, or play in the wheel promptly
Replace worn tie rod ends before they cause tire wear

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28