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BrakesPart report

2017 Ford F-250 SD Brakes Problems

Complaints
18about this part
Share
2%of 1,155 total for the year
Median mileage
22,500miles
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 2% of the 1,155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I just purchased a new 2017 vehicle from tom masano and they have been hounding me to come back to them for a recall and they are 2 hrs away from where I live. I just had a new baby and this is a huge logistical issue with working too now. Plus driving the new vehicle down there would be additional wear and tear on the truck, even if they offered to drive it down there. …”

NHTSA complaint #11010945, filed 2017-07, 5 miles

“2017 Ford f250 supercrew diesel. Driving 40mph or faster on highway and run over any type of uneven surface truck shakes and steering wheel vibrates uncontrollably! It first happened when I was hauling my horses and I thought I was going to wreck with trailer in tow! I bought this truck brand new and have never been off roading or anything crazy that should ever make the suspension do that kind of shaking! It was horrific! Please issue a recall and fix this problem!”

NHTSA complaint #11155976, filed 2018-12, 60,000 miles

“In order to drive straight, the steering wheel had to be turned 90 degrees right. During this event, the brake warning light illuminated, the traction control warning light light illuminated, the ABS warning light illuminated, and the service engine light illuminated all at the same time. In addition, the display screen gave 'collision avoidance system unavailable' error message. I immediately and slowly drove to a Ford dealership. When I parked it at the dealership, the condition I described above still existed. …”

NHTSA complaint #11166013, filed 2019-01, 23,000 miles

“While driving on the freeway at 65 MPH the steering wheel violently began shaking uncontrollably. You could visually see and feel the entire front of the truck shaking. It got worse when I applied the brakes. This has occurred several times when driving over minor imperfections on the road. I took the truck in to get the recall fixed, but it did not fix the wobble. I actually experienced an even worse wobble 1 week after the repair. The wobble is still a serious problem. The first time it happened, the wobble was not immediately noticeable as it was mild and I thought it was the road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11408105, filed 2021-04, 70,000 miles

“The death wobble started after 15k miles on my truck. I've brought my truck to Ford dealership. Ford dealership in san jose, ca told me the dampners on my truck needs to be replaced, but the parts are in back order and doesn't know when Ford will have the parts for replacement. During our latest trip to santa ana, ca on dec 26, 2019. The front end of my truck, steering wheel shook violently at highway speed (45mph+) when braking or going over potholes/rough roads. The woobles are much worst this time. We almost got into an accident because of the woobles in san luis obispo, ca. …”

NHTSA complaint #11292198, filed 2019-12, 20,010 miles

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Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026333%
2025529%
2024615%
2023716%
202265%
202174%
202041%
2019111%
201862%
2017182%
201631%
2015124%
201428%
201315%
201247%
201165%
201013%
200914%
20081813%
200724%
2006166%
2005207%
200483%
2003127%
20023012%
2001114%
20002812%
19993313%
199738%
199619%
1995222%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD

Steering
717 complaints
Suspension
587 complaints
Other or unknown
110 complaints
Wheels
69 complaints
Body and structure
66 complaints
Electrical system
54 complaints
Fuel system
54 complaints
Engine
37 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
25 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
15 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
15 complaints
Electronic stability control
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford F-250 SD

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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