Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford F-350 SD
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford F-350 SD has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 81 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V880000 Driveshaft May Become Imbalanced NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V644000 Cloudy Camera Lens May Reduce Rear Visibility NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V087000 Damaged Driveshaft May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20E090000 Steering May Lock Up NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V880000 Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V864000 Tailgate May Open Unexpectedly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V278000 Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V652000 Doors may Open while Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V599000 Insufficient Seat and Seat Belt Weld/FMVSS 210,207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V526000 Left Rear Seat Belt may Detach/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V332000 Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V945000 Reinforcement Bracket Missing from Fuel Tank NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V778000 Drain Valve Opening May Cause Fuel Leak NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 26 complaints
- Suspension 18 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 10 complaints
- Unknown or Other 10 complaints
- Structure 9 complaints
- Electrical System 8 complaints
Of the 81 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$14,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford F-350 SD faces numerous recalls and owner complaints, particularly in critical systems like steering and suspension. Driveshaft and camera system issues pose reliability risks. Given the frequency and cost of these repairs, ownership costs are likely higher than average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveshaft | 50,000–80,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | common |
| rearview camera | 30,000–50,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| steering system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $1,000–$2,000 | common |
| suspension components | 60,000–100,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | occasional |
| fuel system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $500–$1,200 | 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
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Brake system inspections
- Replace air filters
- Transmission fluid change
- Inspect and replace belts
- Coolant system checks
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual steering noises
- Loss of camera feed
- Vibrations from beneath
- Fuel system leaks
- Abnormal suspension wear
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford F-350 SD at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.