2017 FORD F-250 SD — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 1,153 complaints · 15 recalls
Most-reported system: SUSPENSION (474 complaints · 41.1%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 12
  • Fires 13
  • Injuries 13
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution SUSPENSION appears in 474 of 1,153 owner complaints (41.1%) in this vehicle snapshot. SUSPENSION: 474 complaints, 41.1% of reports SUSPENSION 474 · 41.1% · 3 crash reports STEERING: 289 complaints, 25.1% of reports STEERING 289 · 25.1% · 3 crash reports WHEELS: 63 complaints, 5.5% of reports WHEELS 63 · 5.5% FUEL SYSTEM: 49 complaints, 4.3% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 49 · 4.3% · 1 crash reports 5 fire reports STRUCTURE: 42 complaints, 3.6% of reports STRUCTURE 42 · 3.6% · 1 fire reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 31 complaints, 2.7% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31 · 2.7% · 2 fire reports ENGINE: 24 complaints, 2.1% of reports ENGINE 24 · 2.1% · 3 fire reports POWER TRAIN: 17 complaints, 1.5% of reports POWER TRAIN 17 · 1.5% · 1 crash reports BACK OVER PREVENTION: 15 complaints, 1.3% of reports BACK OVER PREVENTION 15 · 1.3% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 204 complaints, 17.7% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 204 · 17.7% · 1 crash reports 3 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
SUSPENSION 474 41.1% 3 crashes · 0 fires
STEERING 289 25.1% 3 crashes · 0 fires
WHEELS 63 5.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 49 4.3% 1 crashes · 5 fires
STRUCTURE 42 3.6% 0 crashes · 1 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31 2.7% 0 crashes · 2 fires
ENGINE 24 2.1% 0 crashes · 3 fires
POWER TRAIN 17 1.5% 1 crashes · 0 fires
BACK OVER PREVENTION 15 1.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 204 17.7% 1 crashes · 3 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2017; the first recall shown was reported in Oct 2016. 2017-Q1: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2017-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2017-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2018-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2018-Q2: 8 owner reports 8 2018-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2018-Q4: 66 owner reports 66 2019-Q1: 130 owner reports 130 2019-Q2: 60 owner reports 60 2019-Q3: 62 owner reports 62 2019-Q4: 219 owner reports 219 2020-Q1: 141 owner reports 141 2020-Q2: 25 owner reports 25 2020-Q3: 26 owner reports 26 2020-Q4: 40 owner reports 40 2021-Q1: 38 owner reports 38 2021-Q2: 22 owner reports 22 2021-Q3: 13 owner reports 13 2021-Q4: 27 owner reports 27 2022-Q1: 33 owner reports 33 2022-Q2: 17 owner reports 17 2022-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2022-Q4: 25 owner reports 25 2023-Q1: 25 owner reports 25 2023-Q2: 16 owner reports 16 2023-Q3: 15 owner reports 15 2023-Q4: 8 owner reports 8 2024-Q1: 14 owner reports 14 2024-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2024-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2024-Q4: 13 owner reports 13 2025-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2025-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2025-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2025-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2026-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2026-Q2: 4 owner reports 4 Owner reports Oct 2016 Apr 2026 Recall campaign 16V778000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V778000 Recall campaign 16V945000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V945000 Recall campaign 17V225000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V225000 Recall campaign 17V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V332000 Recall campaign 17V526000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V526000 Recall campaign 17V599000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V599000 Recall campaign 17V652000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V652000 Recall campaign 19V278000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V278000 Recall campaign 19V864000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V864000 Recall campaign 19V880000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V880000 Recall campaign 20E090000 ◆ Recall campaign 20E090000 Recall campaign 22V087000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V087000 Recall campaign 22V644000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V644000 Recall campaign 22V880000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V880000 Recall campaign 25V572000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V572000 Investigation PE18011 ● Investigation PE18011 Investigation RQ21001 ● Investigation RQ21001 Investigation PE24014 ● Investigation PE24014
  • Campaign 19V864000 was reported 734 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V880000 was reported 769 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V087000 was reported 1,401 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V644000 was reported 695 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V880000 was reported 1,687 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V572000 was reported 1,800 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2017-Q1 Owner reports 1
2017-Q2 Owner reports 1
2017-Q3 Owner reports 3
2017-Q4 Owner reports 4
2018-Q1 Owner reports 10
2018-Q2 Owner reports 8
2018-Q3 Owner reports 10
2018-Q4 Owner reports 66
2019-Q1 Owner reports 130
2019-Q2 Owner reports 60
2019-Q3 Owner reports 62
2019-Q4 Owner reports 219
2020-Q1 Owner reports 141
2020-Q2 Owner reports 25
2020-Q3 Owner reports 26
2020-Q4 Owner reports 40
2021-Q1 Owner reports 38
2021-Q2 Owner reports 22
2021-Q3 Owner reports 13
2021-Q4 Owner reports 27
2022-Q1 Owner reports 33
2022-Q2 Owner reports 17
2022-Q3 Owner reports 7
2022-Q4 Owner reports 25
2023-Q1 Owner reports 25
2023-Q2 Owner reports 16
2023-Q3 Owner reports 15
2023-Q4 Owner reports 8
2024-Q1 Owner reports 14
2024-Q2 Owner reports 10
2024-Q3 Owner reports 10
2024-Q4 Owner reports 13
2025-Q1 Owner reports 15
2025-Q2 Owner reports 12
2025-Q3 Owner reports 7
2025-Q4 Owner reports 6
2026-Q1 Owner reports 10
2026-Q2 Owner reports 4
Recall campaign 1 16V778000
Recall campaign 1 16V945000
Recall campaign 1 17V225000
Recall campaign 1 17V332000
Recall campaign 1 17V526000
Recall campaign 1 17V599000
Recall campaign 1 17V652000
Recall campaign 1 19V278000
Recall campaign 1 19V864000
Recall campaign 1 19V880000
Recall campaign 1 20E090000
Recall campaign 1 22V087000
Recall campaign 1 22V644000
Recall campaign 1 22V880000
Recall campaign 1 25V572000
Defect investigation 1 PE18011
Defect investigation 1 RQ21001
Defect investigation 1 PE24014
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Safety Recalls (15)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V778000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the shield becomes dislodged, the drain valve may open resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, increases the risk of a fire. Under certain conditions, significant liquid fuel on the road surface may cause a slip hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the protective shield, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S39.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V945000

    Report date
    Component:
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Consequence:
    A fuel tank strap that separates and allows the fuel tank to contact the ground may cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the reinforcement bracket, free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S45.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V225000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    Unexpected vehicle movement such as a vehicle rollaway can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the park rod actuating plate and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 1, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C06.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V332000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V526000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V599000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V652000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Consequence:
    A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V278000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V864000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    Consequence:
    Unintended tailgate opening may allow unrestrained cargo to fall out of the truck bed and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the tailgate/frame wiring harnesses by adding jumper pigtails to isolate the tailgate release control circuits and will install a new tailgate handle release switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S48.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V880000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply heat resistant tape to the carpet and its insulation, and modify the B-Pillar insulation as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 20, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S52.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20E090000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V087000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power, or a loss of vehicle control if the driveshaft contacts the ground. Additionally, unintended movement could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Any of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and repair the driveshaft as necessary, and properly attach the underbody insulators, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 7, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S09.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V644000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    Lack of a clear rearview camera image can reduce the driver's visibility of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 14, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S51.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V880000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    A fractured driveshaft can cause a loss of drive power. Additionally, a vehicle rollaway could occur while parked if the parking brake is not engaged. Either of these scenarios increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the driveshaft, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S74.
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  15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V572000

    Report date
    Component:
    BACK OVER PREVENTION
    Consequence:
    A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
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Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Methodology & Data Integrity

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