repaired · 2026 Q3
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
NewRisk. An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury.
2017 Ford F-150Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1,469 owner complaints about the 2017 Ford F-150, most often about the power train. It is covered by 17 safety recalls, and for recall 17V-331 the manufacturer reports only 32% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Ford F-150 has problems
1,469 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
560Power train14 crash/fire/injury
315Engine6 crash/fire/injury
138Electrical system8 crash/fire/injury
112Structure3 crash/fire/injury
85Service brakes
70Engine and engine cooling
67Vehicle speed control
59Steering
44Wheels
24517 other systems25 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 560 | 14 |
| Engine | 315 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 138 | 8 |
| Structure | 112 | 3 |
| Service brakes | 85 | 9 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 70 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 67 | 4 |
| Steering | 59 | 2 |
| Wheels | 44 | 2 |
| 17 other systems | 245 | 25 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
17 recalls
2017 Ford F-150 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
NewRisk. Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
repaired · 2024 Q1
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and…
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repaired · 2022 Q3
Foundation components: master cylinder
Risk. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring…
repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
Risk. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2020 Q3
Engine
Risk. When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the…
repaired · 2019 Q4
Seat belts: pretensioner
Risk. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
repaired · 2019 Q3
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been…
repaired · 2019 Q1
Lever and linkage: column shift
Risk. The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever.
repaired · 2020 Q1
Doors: latch
Risk. A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Front: anchorage
Risk. The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q1
Seat belts: rear/other
Risk. If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of…
repaired · 2019 Q1
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2018 Q4
Doors: latch
Risk. If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q3
Seats
Risk. If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
repaired · 2018 Q2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Mileage at failure
When do power train problems start?
85kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 179 power train complaints. 60% were reported before 100,000 miles.
Only 45% of complaints for this model year include a mileage.
27under 30k miles108under 100k miles71100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Power train
35 owners mentioned a cost$2,436median
Middle half: $1,615 – $8,000
Engine
21 owners mentioned a cost$3,000median
Middle half: $1,519 – $5,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other F-150 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the F-150 median. How we score
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3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Ford F-150, and the recalls they led to.
- Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-upLed to recall 26V-237
- Seatbelt Pretensioner FireLed to recall 18V-568
- Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-upNo recall
In owners' words
What F-150 owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I was traveling at approximately 60 mph. Suddenly, my vehicle downshifted from a high gear to a low gear, locking up my back tires and forcing the RMPs on the engine to redline. I barely maintained control. Was lucky that the road conditions were favorable. As my speed declined, the transmission…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly failed to operate as intended while attempting to shift into first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently went into LIMP Mode. On one occasion, the transmission warning…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where DTC: P0715 was…
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