2017 Ford F-350 SD service brakes problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes on the 2017 Ford F-350 SD — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When you start the vehicle the brake pedal falls to the floor and you can not stop it. Also at a stop the brake pedal slowly falls to the floor. According to the dealer they don’t know what causes this and it still does it. They said no ABS lights came on so this is normal. I don’t think it’s…”
filed May 4, 2025
“Brake rotors are glazing over after replacement, truck is rarely driven as its a weekend vehicle in town. I was told when I took in to dealership that the problem wasnt sticking calipers at the time but dealership didnt confirm checking, they just replaced the rotors and pads then sent me on my…”
filed Sep 5, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Some 2017-2026 F-Super Duty vehicles may exhibit a pull/drift condition during braking. This may be due to the brake pads needing to be broken in. Repeated, heavy brake applications may assist to resolve the pull/drift…
SSM 54448 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 16, 2025
Service Brakes problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-350 SD | 4 | 9% |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 12 | 11% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 4 | 4% |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 8 | 2% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% |
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.