2017 Ford F 350 Regular Cab
Common Problems
Ranked from 309 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
38 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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Death wobble at highway speeds
111complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel and front end shake violently at speeds over 60 mph when hitting bumps or seams in the road.
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Death Wobble
53complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe front end shakes violently at highway speeds, causing loss of control.
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Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking
52complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe front end of the truck shakes uncontrollably at highway speeds or after hitting road imperfections, making it difficult to maintain control.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Steering Wheel Oscillation at High Speeds
38complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel shakes violently at highway speeds when hitting road imperfections, causing loss of control.
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Tailgate Malfunction
26complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving or stationary, potentially leading to damage or injury.
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Suspension Shaking at High Speeds
21complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe front end shakes violently when hitting bumps or road transitions at high speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Steering/Wheel Shaking at Highway Speeds
20complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel or front end of the truck violently shakes at highway speeds when hitting bumps or potholes, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
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Uncontrolled Steering Oscillation
19complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel oscillates violently and uncontrollably when hitting bumps or rough surfaces, making it difficult to maintain direction and control.
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Suspension Death Wobble
13complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe front end of the truck violently shakes and becomes uncontrollable at highway speeds when hitting bumps or rough surfaces.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving
12complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens on its own while driving, causing damage to the truck and towing equipment.
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Front wheel shake at highway speeds
10complaintsMedium severityOtherThe front wheels become severely underinflated and shake violently at speeds over 60 mph, requiring frequent re-inflation.
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Steering wheel vibration at moderate speeds
10complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel vibrates violently at speeds between 45-75 mph when driving over bumps or expansion joints.
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Tire Valve Stem Leaking
10complaintsMedium severityOtherTire valve stems repeatedly leak air, causing dangerous conditions.
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Uncontrollable shaking and loss of steering control
8complaintsHigh severitySteeringAt highway speeds, the truck experiences violent shaking and loss of steering control upon hitting minor bumps or uneven surfaces.
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Valve stem leakage on wheels
8complaintsMedium severityOtherThe valve stems on the wheels leak air, causing sudden loss of tire pressure and potential safety issues.
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Power Tailgate Randomly Opening
7complaintsMedium severityOtherThe power tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, posing a safety risk to the occupants and surrounding vehicles.
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Tire Separation and Premature Failure
7complaintsMedium severityOtherTires separate from the rim prematurely, leading to dangerous driving conditions and potential loss of control.
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Fuel System Failure
6complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel system components, particularly the high-pressure fuel pump, fail, leading to loss of power and vehicle stalling.
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Suspension Shaking After Crossing Expansion Joints
6complaintsHigh severitySuspensionThe truck violently shakes after crossing expansion joints or rough patches on the road, making it hard to control the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Tailgate opening on its own
6complaintsLow severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, causing cargo to fall off and potentially damaging the truck and its contents.
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Tailgate Unlatching
6complaintsMedium severityOtherThe electric tailgate unlatches on its own while driving, potentially causing objects to fall out of the cargo bed.
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Back Over Prevention Camera Issues
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe rearview camera displays a blurry or hazy image, affecting visibility during reverse maneuvers.
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Loss of electrical functions
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle's electrical systems intermittently fail, causing lights, radio, and other functions to turn off and on randomly.
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Random tailgate opening while towing
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens randomly while towing, posing a risk of damaging the truck and towing equipment.
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Electrical System Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalBackup cameras and sunroof motors fail, leading to reduced visibility and potential accidents.
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Steering and Suspension Issues
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering and suspension systems experience 'death wobble' and violent shaking, especially during towing or at high speeds, compromising vehicle stability.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 27
Steering death wobble after hitting small bump
4complaintsHigh severitySteeringAfter hitting a small bump, the steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to control and the entire vehicle shakes violently.
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Drive Shaft Detachment
3complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe driveshaft detaches, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially crash.
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Sunroof Malfunction
3complaintsLow severityOtherSunroof mechanisms fail to operate correctly, leading to potential water leakage and damage.
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Unreliable Backup Cameras
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalBackup cameras fail to function properly, leading to poor visibility and potential safety hazards.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 31
Aluminum Wheels Corroding and Leaking Air
2complaintsMedium severityOtherAluminum alloy wheels corrode around the valve stem, causing air leakage and requiring frequent tire pressure adjustments.
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Corroded TPMS Valve Stems
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe TPMS valve stems leak and corrode, causing frequent tire pressure issues and safety hazards.
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Diesel Injector Failure
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemThe diesel injector malfunctions, causing the vehicle to stall or fail to accelerate beyond certain speeds.
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Engine Overheating
2complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine block heaters can overheat and potentially cause fires, requiring immediate attention.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotes - 35
Fuel System Contamination
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel system contamination leads to engine stalling, loss of power, and the need for frequent repairs.
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Steering Damper Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering damper malfunctions, causing the steering to feel stiff or lock up during turns.
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Tailgate Opening Unexpectedly
2complaintsLow severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly without driver command, potentially leading to cargo loss during driving.
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Tailgate Recall Failure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate continues to malfunction despite the recall, leading to safety concerns and property damage.
Other years & sources
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.