2017 Ford F-150 Problems and Recalls (1,444 Complaints)

The most-reported problem on the 2017 Ford F-150 is Transmission / driveline (32% of 1,444 owner reports). There are 18 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Transmission / driveline — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-10-15 1,444 complaints · 18 recalls

What problems show up on the 2017 Ford F-150?

456 of 1,444 filings named Transmission / driveline (32% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.

Second is Engine (292 reports).

There are 18 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Electrical, Seat belts, Airbags, Transmission / driveline, Brakes, and Suspension. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.

The 2016 has 2,065 reports on file; this year has 1,444. A smaller lifetime total is not a clean bill of health. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.

What to check before you buy a 2017 Ford F-150

A useful visit to this page takes five minutes. YearTell does not score years and cannot see the vehicle in front of you.

  1. Look up the VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov. This year has 18 campaigns on file below.
  2. Transmission / driveline. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped.
  3. Engine. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise.
  4. Brakes. Have a shop check pads, rotors, fluid and whether the pedal feels firm.
  5. Skim a few owner reports below for Transmission / driveline. Look for the same symptom repeating.
  6. Take that list to a mechanic. Do not turn the complaint total into a score.

What owners reported

System named most often: Transmission / driveline 456 complaints · 31.6% of the file
Crashes, fires, injuries and deaths in those filings:
  • Crashes 42
  • Fires 21
  • Injuries 34
  • Deaths 0
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Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

Which systems owners named

Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.

Which systems owners named Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) appears in 456 of 1,444 owner complaints (31.6%) in this vehicle snapshot. Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN): 456 complaints, 31.6% of reports Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 10 crash reports 3 fire reports 456 · 31.6% Engine (ENGINE): 292 complaints, 20.2% of reports Engine (ENGINE) 4 fire reports 292 · 20.2% Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES): 93 complaints, 6.4% of reports Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 8 crash reports 93 · 6.4% Body / frame (STRUCTURE): 80 complaints, 5.5% of reports Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 80 · 5.5% Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM): 75 complaints, 5.2% of reports Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 5 fire reports 75 · 5.2% Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY): 52 complaints, 3.6% of reports Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 2 fire reports 52 · 3.6% Steering (STEERING): 48 complaints, 3.3% of reports Steering (STEERING) 48 · 3.3% Wheels (WHEELS): 42 complaints, 2.9% of reports Wheels (WHEELS) 2 crash reports 42 · 2.9% Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL): 38 complaints, 2.6% of reports Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 4 crash reports 38 · 2.6% Unclassified NHTSA leftover: 355 complaints, 24.6% of reports Unclassified NHTSA leftover 7 crash reports 6 fire reports 355 · 24.6% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.

View component data as a table
System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) 456 31.6% 10 crashes · 3 fires
Engine (ENGINE) 292 20.2% 0 crashes · 4 fires
Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) 93 6.4% 8 crashes · 0 fires
Body / frame (STRUCTURE) 80 5.5% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) 75 5.2% 0 crashes · 5 fires
Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) 52 3.6% 0 crashes · 2 fires
Steering (STEERING) 48 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
Wheels (WHEELS) 42 2.9% 2 crashes · 0 fires
Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL) 38 2.6% 4 crashes · 0 fires
Unclassified NHTSA leftover 355 24.6% 7 crashes · 6 fires
NHTSA Consumer Complaints, NHTSA Safety Recalls, and NHTSA Defect Investigations Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

When reports and recalls showed up

When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.

When reports and recalls showed up Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Jan 2017; the first recall shown was reported in Jan 2017. 2017-Q1: 2 owner reports 2 2017-Q2: 12 owner reports 12 2017-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2017-Q4: 22 owner reports 22 2018-Q1: 35 owner reports 35 2018-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2018-Q3: 16 owner reports 16 2018-Q4: 29 owner reports 29 2019-Q1: 31 owner reports 31 2019-Q2: 28 owner reports 28 2019-Q3: 26 owner reports 26 2019-Q4: 23 owner reports 23 2020-Q1: 18 owner reports 18 2020-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2020-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 2020-Q4: 32 owner reports 32 2021-Q1: 26 owner reports 26 2021-Q2: 6 owner reports 6 2021-Q3: 18 owner reports 18 2021-Q4: 21 owner reports 21 2022-Q1: 30 owner reports 30 2022-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2022-Q3: 27 owner reports 27 2022-Q4: 25 owner reports 25 2023-Q1: 39 owner reports 39 2023-Q2: 31 owner reports 31 2023-Q3: 40 owner reports 40 2023-Q4: 40 owner reports 40 2024-Q1: 40 owner reports 40 2024-Q2: 56 owner reports 56 2024-Q3: 85 owner reports 85 2024-Q4: 46 owner reports 46 2025-Q1: 92 owner reports 92 2025-Q2: 80 owner reports 80 2025-Q3: 66 owner reports 66 2025-Q4: 42 owner reports 42 2026-Q1: 107 owner reports 107 2026-Q2: 93 owner reports 93 2026-Q3: 73 owner reports 73 2026-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 Owner reports Jan 2017 Oct 2026 Recall campaign 17V053000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V053000 Recall campaign 17V331000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V331000 Recall campaign 17V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V332000 Recall campaign 17V526000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V526000 Recall campaign 17V529000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V529000 Recall campaign 17V599000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V599000 Recall campaign 17V652000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V652000 Recall campaign 17V671000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V671000 Recall campaign 18V213000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V213000 Recall campaign 18V568000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V568000 Recall campaign 18V894000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V894000 Recall campaign 19V278000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V278000 Recall campaign 20V332000 ◆ Recall campaign 20V332000 Recall campaign 21E027000 ◆ Recall campaign 21E027000 Recall campaign 22V150000 ◆ Recall campaign 22V150000 Recall campaign 25V236000 ◆ Recall campaign 25V236000 Recall campaign 26V237000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V237000 Recall campaign 26V370000 ◆ Recall campaign 26V370000 Investigation PE18008 ● Investigation PE18008 Investigation PE25002 ● Investigation PE25002 Investigation EA26001 ● Investigation EA26001
  • Campaign 17V529000 was reported 75 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V652000 was reported 66 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V671000 was reported 194 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V213000 was reported 356 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V568000 was reported 305 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 20V332000 was reported 1,077 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21E027000 was reported 1,180 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 22V150000 was reported 1,718 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 25V236000 was reported 2,845 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V237000 was reported 3,288 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 26V370000 was reported 3,238 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
Date Record type Count Record identifier
2017-Q1 Owner reports 2
2017-Q2 Owner reports 12
2017-Q3 Owner reports 10
2017-Q4 Owner reports 22
2018-Q1 Owner reports 35
2018-Q2 Owner reports 21
2018-Q3 Owner reports 16
2018-Q4 Owner reports 29
2019-Q1 Owner reports 31
2019-Q2 Owner reports 28
2019-Q3 Owner reports 26
2019-Q4 Owner reports 23
2020-Q1 Owner reports 18
2020-Q2 Owner reports 7
2020-Q3 Owner reports 23
2020-Q4 Owner reports 32
2021-Q1 Owner reports 26
2021-Q2 Owner reports 6
2021-Q3 Owner reports 18
2021-Q4 Owner reports 21
2022-Q1 Owner reports 30
2022-Q2 Owner reports 21
2022-Q3 Owner reports 27
2022-Q4 Owner reports 25
2023-Q1 Owner reports 39
2023-Q2 Owner reports 31
2023-Q3 Owner reports 40
2023-Q4 Owner reports 40
2024-Q1 Owner reports 40
2024-Q2 Owner reports 56
2024-Q3 Owner reports 85
2024-Q4 Owner reports 46
2025-Q1 Owner reports 92
2025-Q2 Owner reports 80
2025-Q3 Owner reports 66
2025-Q4 Owner reports 42
2026-Q1 Owner reports 107
2026-Q2 Owner reports 93
2026-Q3 Owner reports 73
2026-Q4 Owner reports 5
Recall campaign 1 17V053000
Recall campaign 1 17V331000
Recall campaign 1 17V332000
Recall campaign 1 17V526000
Recall campaign 1 17V529000
Recall campaign 1 17V599000
Recall campaign 1 17V652000
Recall campaign 1 17V671000
Recall campaign 1 18V213000
Recall campaign 1 18V568000
Recall campaign 1 18V894000
Recall campaign 1 19V278000
Recall campaign 1 20V332000
Recall campaign 1 21E027000
Recall campaign 1 22V150000
Recall campaign 1 25V236000
Recall campaign 1 26V237000
Recall campaign 1 26V370000
Defect investigation 1 PE18008
Defect investigation 1 PE25002
Defect investigation 1 EA26001
NHTSA Safety Recalls Snapshot 2026-10-15 Open source record

Safety Recalls (18)

Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.

In short, these campaigns were filed about Electrical, Seat belts, Airbags, Transmission / driveline, Brakes, and Suspension.

  1. Recall campaign 17V053000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C01.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  2. Recall campaign 17V331000

    Safety recall 17V331000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  3. Recall campaign 17V332000

    Safety recall 17V332000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  4. Recall campaign 17V526000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  5. Recall campaign 17V529000

    Airbags

    Report date
    Component:
    Airbags (AIR BAGS)
    Consequence:
    An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  6. Recall campaign 17V599000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  7. Recall campaign 17V652000

    Safety recall 17V652000

    Report date
    Component:
    Unclassified NHTSA leftover
    Consequence:
    A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  8. Recall campaign 17V671000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll pin with an updated part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S36.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  9. Recall campaign 18V213000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  10. Recall campaign 18V568000

    Seat belts

    Report date
    Component:
    Seat belts (SEAT BELTS)
    Consequence:
    A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  11. Recall campaign 18V894000

    Safety recall 18V894000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  12. Recall campaign 19V278000

    Safety recall 19V278000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  13. Recall campaign 20V332000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    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. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  14. Recall campaign 21E027000

    Suspension

    Report date
    Component:
    Suspension (SUSPENSION)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  15. Recall campaign 22V150000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    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. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  16. Recall campaign 25V236000

    Brakes

    Report date
    Component:
    Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
    Consequence:
    A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  17. Recall campaign 26V237000

    Transmission / driveline

    Report date
    Component:
    Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
    Consequence:
    Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →

  18. Recall campaign 26V370000

    Electrical

    Report date
    Component:
    Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
    Consequence:
    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.
    Remedy:
    Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
    View authoritative NHTSA record →
NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.

What owners actually wrote

Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.

Data: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation · snapshot 2026-10-14
Safety incident filters
Showing 7 of 1,444 complaints · page 1 of 58
2026-10-08Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM)
NHTSA ODI 11769845
CrashFireInjuryDeath
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the hood latch sensor or electrical system on my 2017 Ford F-150, currently at 151,895 miles. On three occasions (10/3/26, 10/4/26, and 10/7/26), the "Hood Ajar" warning appeared while driving, accompanied by an audible chime, although the hood appeared securely closed. The message remains displayed until I press OK on the steering wheel. 10/3/26: The warning activated while driving. I safely pulled over, released the hood latch, inspected the hood, and closed it again. The hood had appeared properly secured. 10/4/26: The warning activated while I was descending a steep hill with no shoulder or safe place to stop. Concerned the hood could open and obstruct my windshield, I had to continue driving until reaching the bottom of the hill and finding a turnoff. Upon inspection, the hood was completely closed. 10/7/26: The warning activated again. Because the previous two inspections showed the hood was closed, I dismissed the warning without stopping. This demonstrates how repeated false warnings can cause drivers to disregard a potentially legitimate safety alert. The security alarm also intermittently activates while parked, sounding the horn and flashing the lights without an apparent cause. These malfunctions create safety concerns, including driver distraction, potentially dangerous roadside stops, and the risk that drivers may ignore a legitimate warning about an unsecured hood. My experience descending a steep hill without a safe stopping location demonstrates the hazard. The exact cause is unknown. A defective hood latch sensor, switch, or wiring is suspected. No dealership or mechanic has inspected the vehicle. The components remain installed and are available for inspection. I request that NHTSA investigate whether this is a recurring safety-related defect affecting Ford F-150 vehicles and whether corrective action or a recall is warranted.
2026-10-07FUEL SYSTEM
NHTSA ODI 11769724
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Phil long ford motor city Colorado Springs worked on my truck July for injector 6 and other oil gaskets on [XXX] the fuel rail o rings fails on that side and leaks gas from Santa Fe New Mexico to Chalmers ford Rio rancho to seek diagnostic for fuel leak today is October 7 2026 and Phil long ford is denying responsibility and pretending not enough information the truck is fixed but not covered by the ford warranty INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2026-10-06Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11769223
CrashFireInjuryDeath
Sudden downshifts too 1st gear and 3rd gear from highway speeds. Also goes into limp mode. The codes needed to replace the molded lead frame are present, was at the dealer yesterday and Ford will not let them make the needed repairs under warranty. Ford said I must wait an undetermined amount of time for them too try and find a fix for this before anything else can be done. Besides this being the only vehicle I have at the time too drive, it is totally UNSAFE to drive. Ford needs to come up with a fix now or replace the molded lead frame now so repairs will be complete and I will have a safe vehicle to drive. This problem is happening almost everytime I drive. It started on 9/26/26 and continues today.
2026-10-05Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)Unclassified NHTSA leftover
NHTSA ODI 11768976
CrashFireInjuryDeath
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts for the recall repair was on back order. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to other dealers for assistance.
2026-10-02Engine (ENGINE)
NHTSA ODI 11768510
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My 2017 Ford F150 has been downshifting unexpectedly now for weeks. There have been a few times when I literally lost control of my truck. I am afraid to drive on Highway. I use my truck for work and everything else. The local Ford dealership here Astro Ford in D'Iberville, Ms told me yesterday they will not repair my truck based on guidance from Ford...they recieved just a few days ago....saying the recall repair is inadequate and another remedy is being worked on. I cannot drive my truck to go to work to make money to pay bills. Based on what I have read they will also refuse to give me a car loaner of some kind for the time being. What XXX am I supposed to do now??????
2026-09-30Cruise / speed control (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL)
NHTSA ODI 11767995
CrashFireInjuryDeath
It shifts down randomly and throws code P0720.Stays in 6th gear and will not allow normal acceleration could potentially be dangerous. Ford stated this isn't covered under the lead frame replacement recall. The speed sensor is part of that lead frame.
2026-09-29Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN)
NHTSA ODI 11767852
CrashFireInjuryDeath
My Transmission will townshift suddenly on the Highway. The error code I get is the (P0720) output-speed-sensor. I have noticed it has been recalled before. It is very scary when I am driving, and I know it has to be hurting my engine and transmission. I got a recall notice and thought it was for this, but it was for other error codes similar to this. According to my research they all seem to very closely associated. I took it to the dealership, and they said ford won't cover my issue.

Ford F-150 Years With the Most NHTSA Complaints

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems on the 2017 Ford F-150?

Owners named Transmission / driveline most often — 456 of 1,444 reports (32%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 18 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Electrical, Seat belts, Airbags, Transmission / driveline, Brakes, and Suspension. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.

What should I inspect before buying a 2017 Ford F-150?

Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop drive it and check the transmission: hard or delayed shifts, burnt-smelling fluid, and 4WD engagement if equipped. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.

Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?

No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.

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NHTSA Consumer Complaints Snapshot 2026-10-14 Open source record

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