2017 Ford F-350 SD suspension problems
219 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2017 Ford F-350 SD — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling down the road a bump or dip in the road causes the front wheels begin to shake and jerk violently causing the vehicle to drift over the road and loose steering control. This situation is amplified when carrying or pulling a load and is extremely difficult to manage and stop once…”
filed Jan 25, 2025
“I experienced what is known as the “Death wobble” after contacting a bumpy road at approximately 70 mph. I was able to exit the freeway and determine that it wasn’t a blown tire or some other condition that caused this. After some research on my vehicle, I determined that this “death wobble” is…”
filed Dec 3, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 5 | 5% |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 11 | 6% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 227 | 49% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 77 | 39% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 81 | 39% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 66 | 32% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 10 | 34% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 8 | 19% |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 18 | 36% |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 3 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford F-350 SD
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.