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#BS-2017-FORF35-687B2017 Ford F 350 Sd
Based on reports from 114 owners and 14 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 114 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 14 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
26 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 24K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (39 reports) • Median: 24K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Steering (26 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2017 Ford F 350 Sd: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford F 350 Sd, with 26 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 24,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 24K-mile mark.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 16% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford F 350 Sd, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Fuel System Issues
Fuel System complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford F 350 Sd, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2017 Ford F 350 Sd, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2017 Ford F 350 Sd. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (14 recalls)
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Ford F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD trucks manufactured March 21, 2016, to August 28, 2016. The protective shield on the fuel conditioning module may have inadequate adhesion, allowing the shield to become dislodged.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty trucks manufactured August 10, 2016, to September 17, 2016. The frame reinforcement bracket may not have been attached to the front fuel tank strap, allowing the fuel tank strap to separate from the frame.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
SEATS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems."
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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 114 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 14 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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