2017 Ford F-250 SD Steering Problems
Owners have filed 717 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 62% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 28,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (54% of reports).
- 717steering complaints
- 28,000median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 5mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $760typical repair cost reported by owners
- 95%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Death wobble: mentioned in 384 of 717 complaints (54%)
- Front end: mentioned in 172 of 717 complaints (24%)
- Bump road: mentioned in 88 of 717 complaints (12%)
- Expansion joint: mentioned in 52 of 717 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2017 Ford F-250 SD at $760, and half of them between $370 and $2,250.
Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2019–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 595 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 717 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 5 an injury.
Ford F-250 SD steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-250 SD | 4 | 24% | 13 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 4 | 10% | 3,014 |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 4 | 9% | 40,000 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 8 | 6% | — |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 15 | 9% | 78,800 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 45 | 17% | 21,000 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 776 | 67% | 20,000 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 252 | 63% | 28,000 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 717 | 62% | 28,000 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 118 | 41% | 80,000 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 126 | 43% | 68,084 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 7 | 27% | 72,500 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 3 | 14% | 32,000 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 18 | 32% | 68,000 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 47 | 39% | 33,000 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 13 | 41% | 63,000 |
| 2009 F-250 SD | 7 | 30% | 87,009 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 39 | 28% | 57,752 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 23 | 43% | 40,000 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 102 | 37% | 41,133 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 67 | 23% | 41,500 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 15 | 6% | 65,000 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 15 | 8% | 45,000 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 12 | 5% | 66,126 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 21 | 7% | 70,493 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 8 | 3% | 95,500 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 14 | 6% | 100,000 |
| 1998 F-250 SD | 1 | 100% | — |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 4 | 10% | 150,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2017 Ford F-250 SD. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
No less than 6 occasions now I have experienced extreme shaking (death wobble) even after Ford replaced the steering damper. I'm done with the vehicle and will take it in again for this issue.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump in the roadway, and the front end of the vehicle started bouncing. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and then continued driving 45 MPH with no further…
2017 F250 99k miles . got off the interstate and went to turn and the steering wheel immediately came loose. I had to press down while turning. I brought it to a repair shop and it was stated that it looked as if was glued and the locknut was never tightened . This could have been catastrophic. I…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford F-250 SDs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 717 owner complaints about steering for the 2017 Ford F-250 SD (62% of the 1,155 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford F-250 SD steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 28,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2017 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners report a typical cost of $760 (half paid between $370 and $2,250), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2017 Ford F-250 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 384 of 717 complaints, followed by “front end” (172).
Other 2017 Ford F-250 SD problems
- Suspension problems (587)
- Wheels problems (69)
- Structure problems (66)
- Electrical System problems (54)
See all 2017 Ford F-250 SD problems or steering problems across all F-250 SD years.