2017 Ford F 350 Super Crew
Common Problems
Ranked from 300 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
118complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel and front end shake violently at highway speeds when hitting bumps or seams in the road.
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Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking
81complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe front end of the truck shakes uncontrollably at highway speeds, making it difficult to maintain control of the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Death Wobble
53complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe front end shakes violently at highway speeds, causing loss of control.
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Steering Wheel Oscillation
36complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel oscillates side-to-side uncontrollably when hitting bumps or turns at high speeds.
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Uncontrollable Steering at High Speeds
33complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering becomes uncontrollable and violent at high speeds, leading to loss of vehicle control.
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Steering Wheel Shaking After Road Bumps
21complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel begins to shake violently after hitting road bumps, especially at higher speeds, reducing control of the vehicle.
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Suspension Shakes at High Speeds
20complaintsMedium 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 - 8
Tailgate Malfunction
20complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving or stationary, potentially causing damage to the trailer or cargo.
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Uncontrolled Steering Shaking at High Speeds
19complaintsSafety riskSteeringAt high speeds, the steering wheel and front end shake uncontrollably upon hitting bumps, making it nearly impossible to maintain control of the vehicle.
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Suspension Death Wobble
13complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe front end of the truck violently shakes and becomes uncontrollable at highway speeds, especially when hitting bumps or expansion joints.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 11
Steering death wobble after hitting small bumps
9complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel becomes uncontrollable and the entire vehicle shakes violently after hitting small bumps.
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Tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving
9complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens on its own while driving, causing damage to the truck and towing equipment.
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Tire Valve Stem Leaks
9complaintsMedium severityOtherTire valve stems repeatedly leak air, causing dangerous under-inflation.
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Uncontrollable shaking and loss of control at highway speeds
8complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe vehicle becomes uncontrollable and shakes violently at highway speeds, requiring a complete stop to regain control.
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Fuel System Failure
7complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel system components such as fuel pumps and filters fail, leading to loss of power, stalling, and potential fires.
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Tailgate Opens Randomly
7complaintsLow severityOtherThe rear tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving or parked.
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Unintended Tailgate Opening
7complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly, posing a risk to the safety of the occupants and the trailer.
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Engine Issues
6complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine malfunctions include unexpected shutdowns, overheating, and loss of power, often requiring extensive repairs.
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Faulty Rearview Camera
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe rearview camera displays a blurry or hazy image, reducing visibility behind the vehicle.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 20
Steering Wheel Shaking at Low Speeds
5complaintsLow severitySteeringThe steering wheel shakes violently when hitting small bumps or turns at moderate speeds.
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Tailgate Opening Issues
5complaintsLow severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, potentially causing cargo to fall off and damaging the truck or its contents.
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Unreliable Back Over Prevention System
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe back over prevention system intermittently fails, potentially leading to accidents.
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Brake System Problems
4complaintsMedium severityOtherBrakes fail to function properly, causing the brake pedal to fall to the floor and difficulty stopping the vehicle.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 24
Electrical System Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalBackup cameras and sunroof motors malfunction, leading to poor visibility and inability to open or close the sunroof.
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Steering and Suspension Issues
4complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering and suspension systems experience 'death wobble' and shaking, especially during towing or at higher speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 26
Sunroof Malfunction
4complaintsLow severityOtherSunroofs jam or fail to open/close, leading to water leakage and potential damage to the vehicle interior.
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Tailgate Unlatching
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe electric tailgate unlatches on its own while driving, potentially causing damage to cargo or other vehicles.
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Random tailgate opening while towing
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens randomly while towing, potentially causing damage to the truck and towing equipment.
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Steering Wobble Due to Road Bumps
3complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel shakes uncontrollably when hitting road bumps, leading to loss of control.
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Tire Separation and Premature Failure
3complaintsMedium severityOtherTires separate from the rim prematurely, posing a risk of losing control of the vehicle.
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Valve stem leakage on aluminum wheels
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe valve stems on aluminum wheels leak air, causing sudden loss of tire pressure and potential safety issues.
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Aluminum Rim Corrosion and Air Loss
2complaintsMedium severityOtherAluminum rims corrode around valve stems causing air loss, leading to tire pressure issues.
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Diesel Fuel Pump Failure
2complaintsHigh severityFuel systemThe high-pressure fuel pump fails, causing the vehicle to stall and potentially leading to a dangerous situation.
$500–$1,100est. fuel pump replacement · 2–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 34
Engine Stall at High Speeds
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls at high speeds, often accompanied by a loss of power and warning lights.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 35
Fuel System Contamination
2complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel system issues lead to engine stalling and contamination warnings, requiring frequent repairs and replacements.
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Intermittent Tailgate Failure
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, potentially leading to cargo loss.
$100–$250est. professional diagnosis · 1–2 hrs laborGet local quotes - 37
Severe Tire Pressure Loss
2complaintsMedium severityOtherTires lose air pressure frequently, requiring frequent re-inflation and posing a safety risk if not addressed.
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Steering Damper Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering damper malfunctions, causing the steering to become stiff and potentially lock up during operation.
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.