2017 Ford F-250 SD Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 1% of the 1,155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was entering freeway I drove over an expansion gap at 50-55 MPH while changing lanes at which time my trucks front end started whobbling and violently shaking. I was unable to control front end and truck all together. I started to brake and my truck went into another lane where I almost hit another vehicle. I have 41,000 miles, original rims, tires and suspension.”
NHTSA complaint #11180595, filed 2019-02, 41,100 miles“At highway speeds when vehicles comes across chatter in rough roads or at bridges vehicles steering violently shakes. Vehicle is difficult to control. To regain control by lightly hitting the brake to reduce speed to about 20 miles per hour so vehicle stops shaking. I could take a video of it if you like just contact me.”
NHTSA complaint #11156567, filed 2018-12, 31,200 miles“Had the death wobble . Cruising at 70 MPH and hit a patch of rough road. Truck started shaking and wouldnt stop until I reduced the speed to 35 (on a hwy). I thought I had a flat tire it was so bad.”
NHTSA complaint #11277670, filed 2019-11, 28,962 miles“My Ford f-250 experienced a severe death wobble on 3 occasions causing the need to slow down from 65 MPH to 25 MPH on the freeway during normal traffic. On one occasion, the shaking was so bad it went to the adjacent driving lane while on an on-ramp and was completely uncontrollable. The vehicle is at the Ford dealership now and having the steering shock replaced but the service rep stated they are just trying this as a solution but do not know the root cause. They are also requesting that I pay for an alignment as another possible solution. …”
NHTSA complaint #11180381, filed 2019-02, 20,000 miles“While driving about 30 MPH on mountain road at cade's cove tn. The engine shut off , no indication before hand. All small icon showed on dash including battery. Just made it to the other side of road pull off area or other wise I would have been in center of road. No power steering. Turner key off and waited about 1 minute. Turned key on and engine started up. Was able to return to our campground. This could have been a very serious safety / accident as this mountain road is very narrow and many turns going back to gatlinburg tn. From cade's cove.”
NHTSA complaint #11154034, filed 2018-11, 33,490 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 16 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 13 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 2% |
| 2011 | 2 | 2% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD
717 complaintsSuspension
587 complaintsOther or unknown
110 complaintsWheels
69 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsElectrical system
54 complaintsFuel system
54 complaintsEngine
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
25 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
15 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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