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2017 Ford F-350

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 F.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Ford F-350 is a truck built on the 350 platform, utilizing an S6 automatic transmission and an engine that requires 7.0 quarts of 5W-30 oil. This model achieves an EPA-rated fuel economy of 18/24/21 mpg. Regarding its reliability profile, the vehicle has 15 recalls and 1,066 total owner complaints centered on the power train, a figure that exceeds the previous peak of 450 complaints seen in 1999 within the model's 1991-2013 history.

Model year2025202420232017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity7.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque165 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 650 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 650 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT245/75R17EOEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3911 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.00 sec13.70 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.80 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.90 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.50 sec14.20 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 King Ranch 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.5 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.40 sec375 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.50 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.70 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Platinum 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.70 sec375 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 7.0 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, Rear: 10.50 inch in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 165 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity6.0-9.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilRear: 10.50 inch
Engine Coolant Capacity21.3
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity7.0 qt
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-40
Engine Oil Capacity15.0 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.75 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)20.0 ft-lbs
Nitrogen Oxide (NOX) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 20.0
Differential drain PlugFront: 20.0
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 76.0; Rear: 76.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket166.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket340.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts165 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts85.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.042-0.046 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.68 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity3.40 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.68 lbs
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)51-62
RPM51-62 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 98; Rear: 98
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 166; Rear: 166
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
196.0 Step 3: 148.0 Step 4: 195.0
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
16.6 ft. lbs., Step 2: 906.6 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
228.0 ft. lbs.28 ft. lbs
3150.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
1129.0 ft. lbs.129 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
122.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep The cylinder head bolts are torque-to-yield and must not be reused. New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
255.0 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
3Loosen 180 degrees180 degrees
418.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
526.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
690 degrees90 degrees
790 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Bolts 1-415 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-426 ft. lbs
3Bolts 1-460 degrees
4Bolts 5-815 ft. lbs
5Bolts 5-826 ft. lbs
660.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
274.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Outer bolts

123.0 ft. lbs.23 ft. lbs
237.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
390.0 degrees; Inner bolts90 degrees
126.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
248.0 ft. lbs.48 ft. lbs
390.0 degrees; Side bolts90 degrees
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
226.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
360.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 6 stages
1Bolts 1-2015 ft. lbs
2Bolts 1-1059 ft. lbs
3Bolts 11-20118 ft. lbs
4Bolts 1-2090 degrees
5Bolts 21-3030 ft. lbs
690.0
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
19.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 409 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 7,500 mi; spark plugs every 97,500 mi; coolant every 45,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 45,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 7,500 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Transmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)
Every 10,000 miAir Filter Restriction Gauge (inspect) · Brake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Filter (replace)
Every 45,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 miWheel Bearing (repack)
Every 97,500 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 100,000 miEngine Breather Filter (replace)
At 105,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 model year does not appear in the year-by-year federal record provided, which jumps from 2013 to no later entries, making direct year-over-year comparison impossible. However, the trend from the available data shows a notable increase from 2009 (47 complaints, 9 recalls) to 2013 (85 complaints, 10 recalls), suggesting escalating issues in later model years within this generation. The 2017 complaint data reveals severe problem areas, with Power Train (196) and Engine (180) complaints dominating, alongside 35 crash-related complaints and 19 fire-related complaints. Given the lack of 2017 in the federal record but the high complaint volumes in those critical categories, the data suggests this is not an ideal year to purchase without thorough verification of any open recalls or TSBs addressing the powertrain and engine issues.

15
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
319
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,066
Owner complaints
35 involved a crash · 19 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,066 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train196
Engine180
Unknown Or Other88
Structure70
Service Brakes46
Engine & Engine Cooling45
Steering34
Wheels33

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 319 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 25-21262025-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2018. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service…
SSM 534952025-03-14Unknown Or OtherSome 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…
SSM 533052025-01-17Unknown Or OtherSome 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100…
SSM 531742024-11-26Unknown Or OtherVarious vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt…
SSM 527872024-08-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2017-2020 F-150 and 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may not successfully complete…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 F take?

7.0 qt of 5W-30 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.