2017 Ford F 350 Supercab
Common Problems
Ranked from 303 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
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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Death Wobble at Highway Speeds
83complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel and front end shake violently when hitting bumps or rough patches at highway speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
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Death Wobble
61complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe front end of the truck shakes violently at highway speeds, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
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Steering Wheel Oscillation at High Speeds
41complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering wheel shakes violently at speeds over 55 mph when hitting bumps or rough surfaces.
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Suspension Shaking at High Speeds
40complaintsMedium severitySuspensionThe front end of the truck shakes violently when hitting bumps or road transitions at high speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Suspension Issues Causing Uncontrollable Shaking
39complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe front end of the truck shakes uncontrollably at highway speeds when encountering bumps or seams in the road.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Tailgate Malfunction
29complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving or stationary, potentially causing damage to the trailer or cargo.
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Suspension Failure Causing Uncontrolled Shaking
21complaintsSafety riskSuspensionThe suspension fails, causing the truck to shake uncontrollably and become difficult to steer, especially at highway speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Uncontrollable Steering at High Speeds
21complaintsSafety riskSteeringAt high speeds, the steering becomes uncontrollable and the vehicle wobbles out of control upon hitting bumps, posing a significant safety risk.
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Steering Wheel Oscillation After Bumping
17complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering wheel vibrates and oscillates after hitting a bump, causing difficulty in maintaining control of the vehicle.
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Tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving
13complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens on its own while driving, causing damage to the truck and towing equipment.
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Suspension Issues on Rough Road Surfaces
9complaintsMedium severitySuspensionVehicle shakes violently and becomes uncontrollable when hitting rough road surfaces or expansion joints at highway speeds.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Steering Wheel Shaking
8complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe steering wheel vibrates violently when hitting bumps or driving at high speeds, reducing control of the vehicle.
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Uncontrollable shaking and loss of steering control
7complaintsHigh severitySteeringAt highway speeds, the truck experiences violent shaking and loss of steering control upon hitting bumps or uneven surfaces.
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Valve stem leakage on wheels
7complaintsMedium severityOtherThe valve stems on the wheels leak air, causing sudden loss of tire pressure and potential safety issues.
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Fuel System Failure
6complaintsHigh severityFuel systemFuel system components such as fuel pumps and filters fail, leading to loss of power, stalling, and potential fires.
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Brake System Problems
5complaintsMedium severityBrakesBrake 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 · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Electrical System Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalElectrical components like backup cameras and sunroof motors fail, leading to poor visibility and operational issues.
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Engine Issues
5complaintsMedium severityEngineEngine problems include unexpected shutdowns, overheating, and fuel-related issues, leading to loss of power and drivability.
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Random tailgate opening
5complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens randomly on its own, posing a risk of damage to the truck and towing equipment.
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Steering and Suspension Issues
5complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering 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 · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 21
Sunroof Malfunction
5complaintsLow severityOtherSunroof mechanisms fail, leading to sunroof jamming, detachment, and inability to operate properly.
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Transmission Failure
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionTransmission malfunctions, including valve body failures, result in complete loss of gear engagement and drivability.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 23
Blurry or Foggy Rearview Camera Image
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe rearview camera displays a blurry or foggy image, reducing visibility behind the vehicle.
$250–$800est. backup camera replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 24
Steering death wobble after hitting small bump
4complaintsHigh severitySteeringAfter hitting a small bump, the steering wheel becomes extremely difficult to control and the entire truck shakes violently.
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Tailgate damage during towing
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate damages towing equipment and itself when it opens unexpectedly while towing.
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Tire Valve Stem Leaking
4complaintsMedium severityOtherTire valve stems repeatedly leak air, causing dangerous under-inflation conditions.
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Engine Stall at High Speeds
3complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe 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 · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 28
Loss of electrical functions
3complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle's electrical systems intermittently fail, causing lights, radio, and other functions to turn off or malfunction.
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Tailgate Opening on Its Own
3complaintsLow severityOtherThe electric tailgate opens unexpectedly while driving, causing objects to fall out of the cargo bed.
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Tire Separation and Premature Wear
3complaintsMedium severityOtherTires separate from the rim prematurely, leading to dangerous driving conditions and potential accidents.
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Unreliable Back Over Prevention System
3complaintsMedium severityOtherThe back over prevention system intermittently malfunctions, failing to provide adequate warning or protection.
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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 - 33
Steering Damper Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering dampers malfunction, causing the steering to become stiff or lock up during turns, posing a safety risk.
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Steering Stabilizer/Damper Failure
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe steering stabilizer/damper fails, causing the steering to shake violently at high speeds.
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Steering/Wheel Corrosion and Air Loss
2complaintsMedium severityOtherAluminum rims corrode around valve stems causing air loss, leading to tire pressure issues.
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Tailgate Unlatches During Driving
2complaintsMedium severityOtherThe tailgate opens unexpectedly during driving, potentially causing damage to the vehicle or its contents.
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Tire Pressure Loss
2complaintsMedium severityOtherTires lose consistent pressure, requiring frequent re-inflation and posing a safety risk.
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.