2017 Ford F-150 Problems & Complaints

Most common 2017 Ford F-150 problems

• Transmission & drivetrain~84,000 miles
  55138%
• Engine & cooling~69,000 miles
  36825%
• Other / not specified~24,000 miles
  16211%
• Electrical system~46,000 miles
  1359%
• Brakes~27,000 miles
  1158%
• Body & structure~23,000 miles
  1118%
• Speed control & acceleration~14,000 miles
  665%
• Steering~31,000 miles
  594%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~50,000 miles
  503%
• Wheels & tires~44,000 miles
  473%
• Locks & latches~21,000 miles
  433%
• Fuel & propulsion system~31,000 miles
  282%
• Air bags~27,000 miles
  232%
• Seat belts~54,000 miles
  171%
• Driver assistance~65,000 miles
  161%
• Suspension~24,000 miles
  121%
• Stability & traction control~32,000 miles
  81%
• Lights~128,000 miles
  50%
• A/C & heater~120,000 miles
  40%
• Seats
  10%

Share of the 1,455 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Ford F-150 complaints by model year

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2017 Ford F-150 recalls (17)

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal safety investigators have looked into 3 possible defects involving the 2017 Ford F-150:

What 2017 Ford F-150 owners say

Transmission & drivetrain all 551 →

The contact owned a 2017 Ford F150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH on a country road, the vehicle independently veered to the right, went down a ditch, and hit a tree. Both driver-side and front passenger-side air bags were deployed. The contact sustained minor injuries, a bruise on the left arm below the elbow, a small bump on the forehead, and lower back pain. A police report was filed. The contact's wife was called and stopped by the scene of the accident and picked up the contact. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The insurance company was notified and declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The contact stated that the transmission seized. The vehicle then crashed into a rock wall before coming to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected. No injuries were sustained. A Police report was filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Engine & cooling all 368 →

The contact owned a 2010 Newmar Essex RV hauling a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. The stated that while driving at 60 mph, he was alerted by another driver that the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, had caught fire. The contact stated that the fire started from the hood and grille assembly of the vehicle. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher, but was unsuccessful. The fire engulfed both vehicles. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report and fire department reports were filed. No medical attention was received however, the contact stated that his cat was injured. Both vehicles were towed to a wrecking yard and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The vehicles will later be towed to salvage yard for the insurance company to perform an investigation. The dealer was made aware of the failure. …

The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving an unknown RV hauling a 2017 Ford F-150 at 70 MPH, the vehicle caught fire from the front end. The contact's husband attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful. The firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. Police and fire reports were filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

Electrical system all 135 →

The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, smoke and heat were suddenly present inside the cabin of the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle the fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The contact indicated that the flames had started behind the front seats inside the cabin of the vehicle but the cause of the fire was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 47,000. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO POLICE OR FIRE REPORT, BUT BOTH ARRIVED AT THE SCENE. THE CONSUMER SUFFERED FROM 3RD DEGREE BURNS ON THE ARM.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking lot and making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off in the middle of the road. The vehicle was able to restart but lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to a nearby yard. The contact then resumed driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving on two other occasions, causing the vehicle to be towed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the vehicle restarted independently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigating the failure, the contact noticed that the front tires were rubbing against the coil springs housing while turning, causing the vehicle to shut off. …

2017 Ford F-150 engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Full-size pickup.