MYRModel Year Report

2017 Ford F-150

◆ Worse than typical
2017 Ford F-150
BUILT 2026-09-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Ford F-150 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2017 highlighted. 1984: 2 complaints 1984 1987: 2 complaints 1989: 14 complaints 1990: 21 complaints 1991: 306 complaints 1992: 479 complaints 1992 1993: 588 complaints 1994: 700 complaints 1995: 626 complaints 1996: 324 complaints 1997: 2758 complaints 1997 1998: 1381 complaints 1999: 1044 complaints 2000: 1075 complaints 2001: 1236 complaints 2002: 821 complaints 2002 2003: 423 complaints 2004: 2028 complaints 2005: 1112 complaints 2006: 585 complaints 2007: 488 complaints 2007 2008: 368 complaints 2009: 324 complaints 2010: 842 complaints 2011: 2185 complaints 2012: 1776 complaints 2012 2013: 2978 complaints 2014: 1520 complaints 2015: 1685 complaints 2016: 2026 complaints 2017: 1416 complaints 2017 2018: 2276 complaints 2019: 1312 complaints 2020: 717 complaints 2021: 991 complaints 2022: 581 complaints 2022 2023: 400 complaints 2024: 185 complaints 2025: 102 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2017: 1416 complaints
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YearComplaints
19842
19872
198914
199021
1991306
1992479
1993588
1994700
1995626
1996324
19972758
19981381
19991044
20001075
20011236
2002821
2003423
20042028
20051112
2006585
2007488
2008368
2009324
2010842
20112185
20121776
20132978
20141520
20151685
20162026
20171416
20182276
20191312
2020717
2021991
2022581
2023400
2024185
2025102
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

POWER TRAIN 37%

37% of complaints: power train — 529 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and differential unit.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal whistling and dinging sound coming from the vehicle, and the powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260716

Also filed under STEERING

I am filing this incident with you before I take my 2017 Ford F-150 to my local Ford dealership tomorrow. My truck was parked on a church parking lot September 3, 2023 . The truck was placed and left in park.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230905

I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 56 YEARS, WHEN I GET OUT OF AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE I PUT IT IN PARK EVEN WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. ON 4/5, I PARKED MY TRUCK (CITY GOVERNMENT VEHICLE) MOTOR RUNNING, TO PUT RAINGEAR IN MY PERSONAL VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20170413

ENGINE 22%

22% of complaints: engine — 309 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE TRUCK ROLLED TO A STOP. MEANWHILE, SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SPARKS WERE PROFUSELY FLYING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171108

Also filed under ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 131 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing speedometer/odometer and instrument cluster/panel.

FIRE INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 8%

8% of complaints: service brakes — 113 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 110 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and door.

CRASH INJURY
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The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension).

NHTSA ODI report, 20260805

Also filed under SUSPENSION

SAFETY TIMELINE

▮ 2017 — complaint volume: 1416
R 20170220 — electrical system, power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks equipped with an eight-inch productivity screen. In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures.

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.

Campaign 17V053000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170607 — seats

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.

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.

Campaign 17V332000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170713 — latches/locks/linkages, structure

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...

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.

Campaign 17V331000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171011 — air bags

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. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.

Campaign 17V529000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171026 — seat belts, 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 anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame.

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.

Campaign 17V599000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171208 — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with ten-speed transmissions.

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.

Campaign 17V671000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20171208 — seat belts

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket.

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.

Campaign 17V526000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180413 — power train

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.

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.

Campaign 18V213000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20180803 — PE (closed 20181217)

Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire

R 20180928 — seat belts, structure

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles.

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.

Campaign 18V568000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181012 — latches/locks/linkages

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.

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.

Campaign 17V652000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190531 — engine, equipment

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...

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.

Campaign 19V278000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20190603 — 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.

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.

Campaign 18V894000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201028 — service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

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.

Campaign 20V332000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210505 — suspension

Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks.

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.

Campaign 21E027000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20220429 — service brakes, hydraulic

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.

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.

Campaign 22V150000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20250321 — PE (closed 20260130)

Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up

R 20250925 — service brakes, hydraulic

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

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.

Campaign 25V236000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20260130 — EA (open)

Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up

R Date not on file — electrical system

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V053. The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures.

Remedy: Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 6. 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Campaign 26V370000 — check if this car was fixed

R Date not on file — power train

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

Remedy: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed May 1, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026.

Campaign 26V237000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2017 Ford F-150 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (529 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (309 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (131 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 26V370000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 26V237000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V053000 (electrical system, power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V332000 (seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V331000 (latches/locks/linkages, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V529000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V599000 (seat belts, seats) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V671000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V526000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V213000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V568000 (seat belts, structure) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 17V652000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 19V278000 (engine, equipment) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V894000 (engine) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V332000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21E027000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 22V150000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 25V236000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
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OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2025 ▲ 2024 ▲ 1991

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ■ 1997 ■ 2018

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FAQ

Is the 2017 Ford F-150 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2017 Ford F-150 is rated "worse than typical".

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

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-150 have?

18 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.