Driving at 65 mph and go over a bump or rough patch steering wheel shakes violently. Started this at around 20000 miles dealerdid a service and alignment ( charging for some of the parts) started again now with 48,000 miles on it. It has done it 6 times in the last week even which my 5 wheel attached. This is a very dangerous event for anyone driving a ford f250
Vehicle safety record
2017 Ford E-250 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Ford E-250 with NHTSA, most often about the steering (1) and the suspension (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2016 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical E-250 year, for its age
#335 most complained-about 2017 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2017 Ford E-250 problems
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No recalls for the 2017 Ford E-250
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Ford E-250. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2017 Ford E-250
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
2017 Ford 250 diesel whether traveling or stopped the recirculation air mode turns off after 5 minutes and goes to outside air. The temperature inside will change by 10 degrees in extreme cold and hot weather. This necessitates taking ones eyes off the road and looking down at the controls to reset the recirculation mode. This has occurred since the vehicle was purchased new and is continually occurring. The vehicle was taken to a ford dealership on 12/5/2017 and the dealership said nothing could be done to...
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rectify the problem. This is more hazardous than cell phone usage as one can raise the cell phone to eye or ear level to use it. This computer programming for the recirculation mode will cause numerous accidents that will be attributed to reckless driving or loss of situational awareness. There is a simple fix to reprogram the computer however ford will not do it. So far I have avoided an accident, but I can assure nhtsa accidents, injuries, and fatalities will occur because of this. Please force ford to recall these vehicles to correct this problem
Ford E-250: every year compared
All E-250 years2017 Ford E-250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford E-250 | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2017 Ford Escape | 2,709 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | 1,717 | 14 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Edge | 1,389 | 8 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Expedition | 359 | 4 | F | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Expedition EL | 272 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Cmax Energi | 22 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2017 Ford Cmax Hev | 22 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2017 Ford E-350 | 13 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2017 Ford E-250
Does the 2017 Ford E-250 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2017 Ford E-250 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford E-250?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the steering (1), suspension (1).
How many complaints has the 2017 Ford E-250 had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 6, 2017 and the latest on May 7, 2019. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2017 Ford E-250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 94 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford E-250 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford E-250 years have the most complaints?
2005 (11), 2006 (11), 2013 (11). See every Ford E-250 year compared.
What should I do if my 2017 Ford E-250 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data