Buyer Research

2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.2L Gas V8) — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $24,000–$36,000. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.

Kestrel Take

The gasoline heavy-duty is the forgotten smart buy. No DPF, no DEF, no CP4, no $9,000 fuel system. It tows less and drinks more fuel, but it eliminates every catastrophic failure mode that makes used diesels a gamble. For occasional towing, this math usually wins.

Known Issues for the 2017 Ford F-250 Super Duty (6.2L Gas V8)

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Spark plug and coil wearMedium

Sixteen plugs to replace on a two-valve V8, and access is tight. Routine but not cheap.

Repair cost range: $400-$900

Fuel economy under loadMedium

8-10 mpg towing is normal. Over 20,000 miles of towing that difference against a diesel is real money — but it is still less than one fuel system failure.

Repair cost range: n/a

Exhaust manifold bolt failureMedium

Broken manifold studs cause an exhaust tick. Extraction is labor-intensive.

Repair cost range: $600-$1,600

Aluminum body repair costLow

The Super Duty went aluminum-bodied in 2017. Collision repair requires certified shops.

Repair cost range: 30-50% above steel

Walk-Away Red Flags

✗Exhaust tick at cold start
✗Plow or heavy commercial use with no records
✗Repaired aluminum panels with no certified shop paperwork
✗Neglected transmission fluid on a tow truck

Good Signs

✓Private owner towing a travel trailer occasionally
✓Transmission and differential fluid services documented
✓Clean, unrepaired aluminum body

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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.