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2017 Ford F-350 problems: engine and transmission complaints and recalls
No elevated drivetrain complaint concentration in the available NHTSA records for the 2017 Ford F-350. Engine, transmission and fuel system account for 10% of relevant complaints.
Better than 97% of the 1,790 model years we track (2010–2023).
Does the 2017 Ford F-350 have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 57 of 564 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-350 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (10%). For comparison, the 2016 scores 26% and the 2018 scores 7%. This describes the model year, not any one car: a well-maintained or already-repaired example can be fine, and a clean model year can still have a bad car in it.
Complaints by component
The years either side
Manufacturers fix things mid-generation. A bad year next to a clean one is common; the fix usually arrived in between.
How the 2017 compares with other Ford F-350 years
Of the 14 Ford F-350 years with enough complaints to score, the 2017 is the 3rd-best on engine and transmission share (10%). The worst is the 2011 (49%), the best the 2018 (7%). By volume, the 2017 drew 564 complaints (57 drivetrain), against 209 for the 2016 and 201 for the 2018.
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The rest of the picture on the 2017 Ford F-350
- The mileage where it happens. When owners of the 2017 Ford F-350 said the problem showed up, and the range most of them fell in.
- Up to 15 owner reports, with the ones about your car's own engine first.
- What to ask the seller and what to check on the test drive, for this car.
- Two cars side by side, if you are deciding between them.
What one owner reported
One of 57 drivetrain complaints. The full report shows up to 15, with quotes about the engine in the car you are looking at first.
2017 Ford F-350 engine recalls
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns on the 2017 Ford F-350 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 16 in total. A recall is the manufacturer admitting a defect and paying to fix it; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN, which the full report checks. The owner complaints above are a separate record and often point at problems that never became a recall.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 4x4 vehicles. A radial damper inside the driveshaft may move out of position over time, which can cause a driveshaft imbalance and result in a fracture.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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,…
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019.…
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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 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.
Risk: 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…
Fix: 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…
11 other recalls on this model year (airbags, lighting, brakes and the rest)
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns filed against this year, make and model; one of NHTSA's listings did not answer when this page was built, so the list may be incomplete. Checked October 3, 2026.
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Does the 2017 Ford F-350 have engine or transmission problems?
Not as a pattern, going by owner complaints. 57 of 564 relevant complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-350 concern the engine, transmission or fuel system (10%). It describes the model year, not any one car, so an inspection still matters.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Ford F-350?
Going by NHTSA owner complaints, the most common problem filed against the 2017 Ford F-350 is steering: 292 of 564 complaints (52%) name it, followed by suspension (219) and wheels (59). A complaint can name more than one component, so these overlap. Engine, transmission and fuel-system complaints together make up 10% of the relevant total.
Is the 2017 Ford F-350 reliable?
On the engine and transmission, nothing stands out: 10% of relevant complaints filed with NHTSA concern the drivetrain, below the 33% line where we call a signal elevated. That is better than 97% of the 1,790 model years we track. Among the 14 Ford F-350 years we score, it ranks 3rd-best. Complaint data describes the model year, not one car, and it says nothing about trim, paint or electronics outside the drivetrain; an independent inspection still decides it.
Are there engine or transmission recalls on the 2017 Ford F-350?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns on the 2017 Ford F-350 involving the engine, transmission or fuel system, out of 16 in total: 22V880000 (power train: driveline: driveshaft), 19V278000 (engine), 18V894000 (engine), and more. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.
Which Ford F-350 years are better?
Among the Ford F-350 years we track, the 2018 (7%) and the 2019 (9%) have a lower engine and transmission complaint share than the 2017 (10%). Manufacturers fix things mid-generation, so the year before or after can be a different car. Every year side by side: https://thelanecheck.com/cars/ford-f-350
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