2017 FORD F-150 — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 1,405 complaints · 18 recalls
Most-reported system: POWER TRAIN (437 complaints · 31.1%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 42
  • Fires 21
  • Injuries 34
  • Deaths 0
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution POWER TRAIN appears in 437 of 1,405 owner complaints (31.1%) in this vehicle snapshot. POWER TRAIN: 437 complaints, 31.1% of reports POWER TRAIN 437 · 31.1% · 10 crash reports 3 fire reports ENGINE: 289 complaints, 20.6% of reports ENGINE 289 · 20.6% · 4 fire reports SERVICE BRAKES: 88 complaints, 6.3% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 88 · 6.3% · 8 crash reports STRUCTURE: 80 complaints, 5.7% of reports STRUCTURE 80 · 5.7% ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 69 complaints, 4.9% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 69 · 4.9% · 5 fire reports VISIBILITY: 52 complaints, 3.7% of reports VISIBILITY 52 · 3.7% · 2 fire reports STEERING: 46 complaints, 3.3% of reports STEERING 46 · 3.3% WHEELS: 42 complaints, 3.0% of reports WHEELS 42 · 3.0% · 2 crash reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL: 37 complaints, 2.6% of reports VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 37 · 2.6% · 4 crash reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 351 complaints, 25.0% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 351 · 25.0% · 7 crash reports 6 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
POWER TRAIN 437 31.1% 10 crashes · 3 fires
ENGINE 289 20.6% 0 crashes · 4 fires
SERVICE BRAKES 88 6.3% 8 crashes · 0 fires
STRUCTURE 80 5.7% 0 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 69 4.9% 0 crashes · 5 fires
VISIBILITY 52 3.7% 0 crashes · 2 fires
STEERING 46 3.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
WHEELS 42 3.0% 2 crashes · 0 fires
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 37 2.6% 4 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 351 25.0% 7 crashes · 6 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline 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: 39 owner reports 39 Owner reports Jan 2017 Jul 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.
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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 39
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
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Safety Recalls (18)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V053000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V331000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    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.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 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.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V526000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V529000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V599000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V652000

    Report date
    Component:
    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
    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.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V671000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V213000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V568000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 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.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 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.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 20V332000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    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.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21E027000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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  15. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 22V150000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    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.
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  16. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 25V236000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    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.
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  17. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V237000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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  18. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 26V370000

    Report date
    Component:
    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.
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Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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