2017 Ford F-250 SD Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 587 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 51% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 28,412 miles. The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (54% of reports).
- 587suspension complaints
- 28,412median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 3mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 96%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 319 of 587 complaints (54%)
- Front end: mentioned in 160 of 587 complaints (27%)
- Bump road: mentioned in 91 of 587 complaints (16%)
- Shake violently: mentioned in 54 of 587 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 493 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 587 complaints, 4 mention a crash, 3 an injury.
Ford F-250 SD suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-250 SD | 3 | 18% | 13 |
| 2024 F-250 SD | 1 | 3% | — |
| 2023 F-250 SD | 2 | 5% | 40,000 |
| 2022 F-250 SD | 3 | 2% | 41,000 |
| 2021 F-250 SD | 18 | 11% | 43,900 |
| 2020 F-250 SD | 29 | 11% | 24,000 |
| 2019 F-250 SD | 678 | 58% | 19,500 |
| 2018 F-250 SD | 198 | 50% | 26,250 |
| 2017 F-250 SD | 587 | 51% | 28,412 |
| 2016 F-250 SD | 112 | 39% | 55,800 |
| 2015 F-250 SD | 123 | 42% | 80,000 |
| 2014 F-250 SD | 9 | 35% | 71,250 |
| 2013 F-250 SD | 5 | 24% | 22,000 |
| 2012 F-250 SD | 14 | 25% | 75,000 |
| 2011 F-250 SD | 46 | 38% | 35,000 |
| 2010 F-250 SD | 9 | 28% | 60,000 |
| 2009 F-250 SD | 7 | 30% | 118,000 |
| 2008 F-250 SD | 5 | 4% | 101,000 |
| 2007 F-250 SD | 30 | 56% | 30,000 |
| 2006 F-250 SD | 144 | 53% | 34,420 |
| 2005 F-250 SD | 118 | 40% | 30,110 |
| 2004 F-250 SD | 15 | 6% | 48,566 |
| 2003 F-250 SD | 10 | 6% | 46,000 |
| 2002 F-250 SD | 7 | 3% | 43,000 |
| 2001 F-250 SD | 10 | 3% | 51,000 |
| 2000 F-250 SD | 16 | 7% | 51,000 |
| 1999 F-250 SD | 10 | 4% | 69,000 |
| 1997 F-250 SD | 1 | 3% | — |
| 1995 F-250 SD | 1 | 11% | 100,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble. The steering wheel shook aggressively, making it difficult to maneuver the vehicle. The contact decelerated and was able to coast to the emergency lane on the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford F-250 SDs have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 587 owner complaints about suspension for the 2017 Ford F-250 SD (51% 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 28,412 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2017 Ford F-250 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 319 of 587 complaints, followed by “front end” (160).
Other 2017 Ford F-250 SD problems
- Steering problems (717)
- Wheels problems (69)
- Structure problems (66)
- Electrical System problems (54)
See all 2017 Ford F-250 SD problems or suspension problems across all F-250 SD years.