Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford F-250
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford F-250 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,153 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V894000 Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V331000 Door may Unlatch in a Side Impact Collision NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 717 complaints
- Suspension 587 complaints
- Unknown or Other 109 complaints
- Wheels 69 complaints
- Structure 66 complaints
- Electrical System 54 complaints
Of the 1,153 complaints on file, 12 report a crash and 13 a fire; across all 1,153 complaints, owners report 13 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford F-250 has a below-average reliability rating due to the high number of owner complaints, particularly related to steering and suspension issues. With 1,153 total complaints and two recall campaigns, the data suggests potential concerns with key vehicle systems. However, specific mileage data for failures is unavailable, limiting the depth of analysis.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | Unknown | $600–$1,500 | very common |
| suspension | Unknown | $500–$1,200 | common |
| wheels | Unknown | $250–$800 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and service
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Steering alignment checks
- Battery replacement
- Coolant system flush
- Drive belt inspections
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Uneven tire wear
- Unusual suspension noise
- Door latch issues
- Electrical glitches
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford F-250 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.