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2017 Ford F 250 Supercab
Common Problems

Ranked from 598 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
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4 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

10 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Uncontrollable Shaking on Curves

    375complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The truck experiences uncontrollable shaking and violent wobbling while taking curves at high speeds.

  2. 2

    Steering Wheel Jerking at High Speeds

    303complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel jerks uncontrollably at high speeds, often accompanied by violent shaking of the front end.

  3. 3

    Death Wobble at Highway Speeds

    193complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel and front end of the truck violently shake at highway speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

  4. 4

    Steering Wheel Shaking and Uncontrollable Wobble

    24complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel and front end shake violently at high speeds, leading to loss of control.

  5. 5

    Back Over Prevention System Failure

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The back over prevention system, including the camera and sensors, fails to function properly, posing a safety risk when reversing.

  6. 6

    Transmission Issues - Jerky Downshifts

    4complaints
    Medium severityTransmission

    The transmission jerks and downshifts abruptly, causing loss of power and control.

    $200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  7. 7

    Power Tailgate Opening Unexpectedly

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The power tailgate opens unexpectedly without any input, posing a risk of cargo falling out or damaging the trailer or truck bed.

  8. 8

    Steering Issues After Hitting Bumps

    3complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel shakes violently and the front end bounces after hitting bumps, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

  9. 9

    Electrical System Failure - Rearview Camera Inoperability

    2complaints
    Low severityElectrical

    The rearview camera fails to operate, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of accidents.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs labor
    Get local quotes
  10. 10

    Steering Wheel Jerking

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel jerks suddenly, causing the vehicle to swerve to the left or right and requiring the driver to stop.

Other years & sources

2010 Ford F 250 Supercab2015 Ford F 250 Supercab2016 Ford F 250 Supercab2018 Ford F 250 Supercab2019 Ford F 250 Supercab2020 Ford F 250 SupercabAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.