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2017 Ford F-250 Supercab
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
1,155 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 19, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Steering problems dominate (62% of complaints, typically reported near 24k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#211 of 422Among the 2017 models with a matured record, the 2017 Ford F-250 Supercab ranks #211, scoring higher than 47% of them. See the 2017 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
4/5 overall
Varies 4–5 stars by trim; shown conservatively.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2017 Ford F-250 Supercab PU/EC 4x4
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 29%
3 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2017 Ford F-250 Supercab, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Body & structure (66)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Steering
62%717 complaints · typically near 24k mi · 23 in the last 2 years
“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…”
Suspension
51%587 complaints · typically near 24k mi · 12 in the last 2 years
“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…”
Wheels
6%69 complaints · typically near 24k mi
“Starting to exhibit signs of the death wobble at 46000 miles”
Body & structure
6%66 complaints · 2 in the last 2 years
“Driver door will not latch Door could swing open while driving”
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Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Ford before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report steering problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 24k miles). Has this car shown any steering symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report suspension problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 24k miles). Has this car shown any suspension symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.