2017 Ford F-250 SD Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 69about this part
- Share
- 6%of 1,155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,833miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 69 complaints about the wheels of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD, 6% of the 1,155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,833 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“40,000 miles death wobble uncontrollable shaking after driving over bride while driving on highway had to run off into the median and grass slowing down as quickly as possible. This is a deadly issue and known to Ford. Please take action before people are killed in these trucks. I contacted my local Ford dealer and there is no recall for this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11279748, filed 2019-11, 40,000 miles“While traveling down the interstate at a speed of 70mph hit a bridge that was raised (rough bridge)causing the vehicle to violently shake (death wobble)...almost lost control of vehicle. Extremely terrifying. Could have killed my husband and I! After vehicle was dropped to a speed of approx 35-40 MPH the truck straightened out.”
NHTSA complaint #11308975, filed 2020-02, 46,482 miles“Whenever driving on the highway at speeds between 50-70 MPH, every time I hit a bump or hole in the road, my truck begins to wobble, nearly uncontrollably. At slower speeds, I can still feel the wobble. It only does not wobble when I hit bumps going 15 MPH or less.”
NHTSA complaint #11407981, filed 2021-04, 95,000 miles“While driving on the highway at speeds between 50-70 MPH, I lose complete control of my truck after driving over the slightest bump. I literally have to stop my truck before I can regain control. The vibration literally wants to throw me out of my chair. I can't even hold onto the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #11277709, filed 2019-11, 11,000 miles“2017 f250 with 35k. First time hauling my 3 horse bumper pull trailer. Went over the bump onto an overpass on the interstate going 70 and the whole truck started shaking violently. The seats and steering wheel were shaking. It was terrifying. I slowed to 55 and it stopped. It did it to me twice yesterday with sophie in the car. I googled 2017 f250 shaking. It's a death wobble. And lots of people are having the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11180814, filed 2019-02, 35,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10225454Oct 18, 2022Some 2017-2020 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW) and 17 inch aluminum wheels may exhibit a loss of tire pressure from the valve stem sealing area of the…
- 10191065Apr 7, 2021Some 2017-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels (DRW) and 17 inch aluminum wheels may require valve stem replacement for the front wheels. The parts catalog…
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 3 | 1% |
| 2019 | 87 | 7% |
| 2018 | 29 | 7% |
| 2017 | 69 | 6% |
| 2016 | 16 | 6% |
| 2015 | 22 | 7% |
| 2012 | 3 | 5% |
| 2011 | 11 | 9% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 13% |
| 2008 | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 | 3 | 6% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 1 | 0% |
| 2001 | 6 | 2% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-250 SD
717 complaintsSuspension
587 complaintsOther or unknown
110 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 complaintsElectronic 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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