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2017 Ford F 350 Supercab
Common Problems

Ranked from 303 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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Safety
6
High severity
23
Medium
2
Low
6 problems on this vehicle involve a crash, fire, or injury risk. If you are experiencing one, stop driving and have it inspected.

37 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

    Death Wobble at Highway Speeds

    83complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel and front end shake violently when hitting bumps or rough patches at highway speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

  2. 2

    Death Wobble

    61complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The front end of the truck shakes violently at highway speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.

  3. 3

    Steering Wheel Oscillation at High Speeds

    41complaints
    High severitySteering

    The steering wheel shakes violently at speeds over 55 mph when hitting bumps or rough surfaces.

  4. 4

    Suspension Shaking at High Speeds

    40complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The front end of the truck shakes violently when hitting bumps or road transitions at high speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  5. 5

    Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking

    39complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    The front end of the truck shakes uncontrollably at highway speeds when encountering bumps or seams in the road.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  6. 6

    Tailgate Malfunction

    29complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving or stationary, potentially causing damage to the trailer or cargo.

  7. 7

    Suspension Failure Causing Uncontrolled Shaking

    21complaints
    Safety riskSuspension

    The suspension fails, causing the truck to shake uncontrollably and become difficult to steer, especially at highway speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  8. 8

    Uncontrollable Steering at High Speeds

    21complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    At high speeds, the steering becomes uncontrollable and the vehicle wobbles out of control upon hitting bumps, posing a significant safety risk.

  9. 9

    Steering Wheel Oscillation After Bumping

    17complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering wheel vibrates and oscillates after hitting a bump, causing difficulty in maintaining control of the vehicle.

  10. 10

    Tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving

    13complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate opens on its own while driving, causing damage to the truck and towing equipment.

  11. 11

    Suspension Issues on Rough Road Surfaces

    9complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    Vehicle shakes violently and becomes uncontrollable when hitting rough road surfaces or expansion joints at highway speeds.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  12. 12

    Steering Wheel Shaking

    8complaints
    Safety riskSteering

    The steering wheel vibrates violently when hitting bumps or driving at high speeds, reducing control of the vehicle.

  13. 13

    Uncontrollable shaking and loss of steering control

    7complaints
    High severitySteering

    At highway speeds, the truck experiences violent shaking and loss of steering control upon hitting bumps or uneven surfaces.

  14. 14

    Valve stem leakage on wheels

    7complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The valve stems on the wheels leak air, causing sudden loss of tire pressure and potential safety issues.

  15. 15

    Fuel System Failure

    6complaints
    High severityFuel system

    Fuel system components such as fuel pumps and filters fail, leading to loss of power, stalling, and potential fires.

  16. 16

    Brake System Problems

    5complaints
    Medium severityBrakes

    Brake systems experience issues like brake pedal failure and glazing of rotors, leading to reduced stopping power and safety risks.

    $150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 14 hrs labor
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  17. 17

    Electrical System Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Electrical components like backup cameras and sunroof motors fail, leading to poor visibility and operational issues.

  18. 18

    Engine Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Engine problems include unexpected shutdowns, overheating, and fuel-related issues, leading to loss of power and drivability.

  19. 19

    Random tailgate opening

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate opens randomly on its own, posing a risk of damage to the truck and towing equipment.

  20. 20

    Steering and Suspension Issues

    5complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering and suspension systems experience issues like 'death wobble' and front wheel shaking, leading to loss of control and safety risks.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  21. 21

    Sunroof Malfunction

    5complaints
    Low severityOther

    Sunroof mechanisms fail, leading to sunroof jamming, detachment, and inability to operate properly.

  22. 22

    Transmission Failure

    5complaints
    High severityTransmission

    Transmission malfunctions, including valve body failures, result in complete loss of gear engagement and drivability.

    $2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 816 hrs labor
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  23. 23

    Blurry or Foggy Rearview Camera Image

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The rearview camera displays a blurry or foggy image, reducing visibility behind the vehicle.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 13 hrs labor
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  24. 24

    Steering death wobble after hitting small bump

    4complaints
    High severitySteering

    After hitting a small bump, the steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to control and the entire truck shakes violently.

  25. 25

    Tailgate damage during towing

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate damages towing equipment and itself when it opens unexpectedly while towing.

  26. 26

    Tire Valve Stem Leaking

    4complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Tire valve stems repeatedly leak air, causing dangerous under-inflation conditions.

  27. 27

    Engine Stall at High Speeds

    3complaints
    High severityTransmission

    The engine stalls at high speeds, often accompanied by a loss of power and difficulty in regaining control of the vehicle.

    $150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 15 hrs labor
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  28. 28

    Loss of electrical functions

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    The vehicle's electrical systems intermittently fail, causing lights, radio, and other functions to turn off or malfunction.

  29. 29

    Tailgate Opening on Its Own

    3complaints
    Low severityOther

    The electric tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, causing objects to fall out of the cargo bed.

  30. 30

    Tire Separation and Premature Wear

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Tires separate from the rim prematurely, leading to dangerous driving conditions and potential accidents.

  31. 31

    Unreliable Back Over Prevention System

    3complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The back over prevention system intermittently malfunctions, failing to provide adequate warning or protection.

  32. 32

    Unreliable Backup Cameras

    3complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Backup cameras fail to function properly, leading to poor visibility and potential safety hazards.

    $250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 13 hrs labor
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  33. 33

    Steering Damper Issues

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    Steering dampers malfunction, causing the steering to become stiff or lock up during turns, posing a safety risk.

  34. 34

    Steering Stabilizer/Damper Failure

    2complaints
    Medium severitySteering

    The steering stabilizer/damper fails, causing the steering to shake violently at high speeds.

  35. 35

    Steering/Wheel Corrosion and Air Loss

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Aluminum rims corrode around valve stems causing air loss, leading to tire pressure issues.

  36. 36

    Tailgate Unlatches During Driving

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    The tailgate opens unexpectedly during driving, potentially causing damage to the vehicle or its contents.

  37. 37

    Tire Pressure Loss

    2complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Tires lose consistent pressure, requiring frequent re-inflation and posing a safety risk.

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.