Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (front, side and curtain air bags, sensors and inflators).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2017 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contacts stated that his wife was driving approximately 55mph when the vehicle in front came to an abrupt stop and the contact crashed into the other vehicle, which resulted in the air bags not deploying. The contacts sought medical treatment and sustained abdominal, wrists chest injuries, while the wife sustained chest, side, back, and stomach injuries. The contact's son was sitting in the rear passenger side seat and also received chest and stomach injuries. A police report was taken, and the vehicle was towed by the city and remained in their lot. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000. The VIN was not available.
On 07-15-2023 A girl rana stop sign and hit my truck quite hard on the Drivers side just in front of the door. It was so violent that my head, shoulder, arm, and left hand shattered the drivers window in each place they hit. Pictures show all 4 definitive places where each body part hit. I incurred a fracture on my left hand, shoulder, and head pain. I had to really force the drivers door open. It bent the front end around and I had to force the passenger door open. The side airbags didn't deploy. At the time of the accident all I felt was my hand and was slightly dizzy but didn't feel like I needed medical attention. The next day I knew I needed medical attention and went to the urgent care. I am now getting unusual headaches on the left and rear side of my head. I do not normally get headaches and am rarely ever sick. I have an appointment with my doctor to get checked out on Monday. …
The contact's boss owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that over a year ago the vehicle was taken to the dealer due to the driver's side air bag developing a crack over the steering wheel label. Additionally, the contact stated that after the vehicle was started, an alarm symbol indicating "Park Aid" was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was notified of the failure however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the failure was not covered under warranty. The contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,300.
AIRBAG WARNING FAILURE A know issue with Ford F-150 and other products with the Blind Spot senor module in the rear tail lights. The vehicle has an issue with water or fluid leaking into the tail light housing causing many of the advanced features to stop working. The vehicle shows a Blind Spot Sensor Failure, Cross Traffic Sensor Failure, Front Windows will not operate, Air Conditioner stops working , Radio works but nothing can be changed and worst of all the "The Air Bag Failure Warning Light" comes on rendering the vehicle unsafe for roadway operations. The Internet (You Tube and other sites )document the failure and how to fix it. It is not confined to just My 2017 F-150 but plagues many other year and model ford products. My truck is currently at Bluebonnet Motors the Authorized and Sales Dealer for this Truck, they have confirmed the issue and are awaiting parts to repair it. …
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V847000 (Steering, Air Bags); however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone, but no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline and to the DMV for assistance.
Symptoms of clock spring failure in steering wheel (buttons only working on half of steering wheel, horn not working). There are recalls for this same issue on other model fords where at appears the airbag may be implicated. There is no recall for this on my model year, and ford could not provide insight as to whether my airbag was also implicated
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the contact was approaching green light at the intersection and did not see the other vehicle approaching from the right side and crashed into the vehicle driver side door. The contact sustained a concussion and a laceration to the top of the head. The other driver injury was unknown. No airbags deployed. There was medical attention contacted. The contact was taken to the hospital where the contact received several staples to the head. A police report was filed. The vehicle receive damages to the grill and side panel, bumper. The other vehicle received damages to the driver side door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer bohn Ford 3737 lapalco blvd, harvey, la 70058 [phone] were a diagnosed test was performed but no failure was found. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The front end of the vehicle was severely damaged; however, the air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed from the scene. The cause of the failure was not determined. The contact indicated that the vehicle was in two additional crashes and the air bags did not deploy. In one crash, the driver sustained an injured right arm that required medical attention. Dick smith Ford (7201 garners ferry rd, columbia, sc) and the manufacturer were notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 1,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 Ford f-150. The contact inquired about a recall for brake failure. While driving 40 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal and it extended to the floorboard. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The entire front end of the vehicle was damaged and the vehicle was not driveable. The vehicle was towed back to the contact's residence. The contact filed a complaint with Ford motors and was advised to call NHTSA. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.
Related recalls
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
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.
Airbag complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are airbag problems on the 2017 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the air bags of the 2017 Ford F-150, 2% of the model year's 1,455 complaints. The component named most often is air bag/restraint control module (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2017 Ford F-150 airbag problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 17V-529 (inflator module, Aug 28, 2017). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford F-150 airbag problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 27,000 miles, and 44% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 12 crashes, 0 fires and 12 injuries to air bags problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.