2017 Ford F-150 problems: complaints and recalls
The 2017 Ford F-150 has 1,132 complaints and 18 recalls on file as of 2026-10-16. This page shows which systems the complaints name, how many report a crash or fire, and every recall with what it says.
Complaint figures come from NHTSA's complaints database, downloaded on 2026-10-16.
At a glance
| Measure | 2017 F-150 |
|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,132 |
| Filed within three years of the model year | 336 |
| Complaints reporting a crash | 37 |
| Complaints reporting a fire | 19 |
| Complaints reporting an injury | 24 |
| Deaths reported in complaints | 0 |
| Recalls | 18 |
It ranks 8th of the 12 model years on this site by total complaints and 7th by complaints filed in the first three years. Older trucks have had longer to collect complaints, which is why the first-three-years count is shown next to the total.
Which systems the complaints name
Power train leads with 326 complaints (29% of the total), followed by engine (272) and unknown or other (137). A complaint can name more than one system, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 326 | 29% |
| Engine | 272 | 24% |
| Unknown or other | 137 | 12% |
| Structure | 105 | 9% |
| Electrical system | 102 | 9% |
| Service brakes | 81 | 7% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 65 | 6% |
| Steering | 51 | 5% |
"Unknown or other" means the complaint was not filed under a specific system.
Recalls
NHTSA lists 18 recalls for the 2017 Ford F-150.
| Reported | Campaign | Component | What the recall says |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | 26V370000 | Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V053. 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. |
| 2026-04-14 | 26V237000 | Power train: automatic transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2025-04-11 | 25V236000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2022-03-11 | 22V150000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. 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 distance to stop the vehicle. |
| 2021-04-12 | 21E027000 | Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint | Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 2020-06-08 | 20V332000 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. 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 greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. |
| 2019-04-08 | 19V278000 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| 2018-12-18 | 18V894000 | Engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. 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 risk of a fire. |
| 2018-08-31 | 18V568000 | Seat belts: pretensioner | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle. |
| 2018-04-04 | 18V213000 | Power train: automatic transmission | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. 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 exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. |
| 2017-10-24 | 17V671000 | Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with ten-speed transmissions. The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever. |
| 2017-10-16 | 17V652000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury. |
| 2017-09-25 | 17V599000 | Seats | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. 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. |
| 2017-08-28 | 17V529000 | Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| 2017-08-28 | 17V526000 | Seat belts: rear/other | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. 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 injury. |
| 2017-05-22 | 17V331000 | Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury. |
| 2017-05-22 | 17V332000 | Seats: front assembly: recliner | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury. |
| 2017-01-24 | 17V053000 | Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks equipped with an eight-inch productivity screen. 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 crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement. |
Some recalls cover only certain engines, cab styles or build dates, so match each one to the truck in front of you before you count it against the truck.
Before you buy a 2017 F-150
- Run the truck's VIN through the federal recall lookup. A recall is only closed when the repair is done on that truck, so ask the seller for the paperwork.
- Read the recalls above against the engine and options on the truck you are looking at.
- Treat complaints as a list of what to ask about and test-drive for, not as a failure rate. See the method page for what the numbers can and cannot tell you.
- Compare the neighbours: 2016 and 2018, or see all 12 years side by side.
Sources
- F-150, F-150 REGULAR CAB, F-150 SUPERCAB: complaint records for 2017 (JSON). The set shown above is these combined, each complaint counted once.
- F-150 recall records for 2017 (JSON).