Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford F-350
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford F-350 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 484 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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 266 complaints
- Suspension 201 complaints
- Wheels 55 complaints
- Unknown or Other 39 complaints
- Structure 35 complaints
- Electrical System 22 complaints
Of the 484 complaints on file, 5 report a crash and 4 a fire; across all 484 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford F-350 shows frequent issues with steering and suspension, leading to increased maintenance costs and potential safety concerns. Limited electrical and powertrain complaints also impact reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 40,000–70,000 miles | $800–$1,500 | very common |
| suspension | 30,000–60,000 miles | $600–$1,200 | very common |
| wheels | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$1,200 | occasional |
| latches/locks/linkages | 40,000–70,000 miles | $150–$500 | 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
- Brake inspections
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Battery checks
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Loose steering feel
- Uneven tire wear
- Vibrations during drive
- Locks not functioning
- Electrical issues or warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford F-350 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.