2017 Ford F-150 problems & reliability
1,437 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford F-150, alongside 17 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
26 complaints report injuries (34 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2017 Ford F-150 vehicles were involved in 236 fatal crashes with 76 occupant deaths. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 539 | 38% |
| Engine → | 311 | 22% |
| Unknown / Other | 161 | 11% |
| Electrical System → | 133 | 9% |
| Structure → | 110 | 8% |
| Service Brakes → | 85 | 6% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 70 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 62 | 4% |
| Steering → | 59 | 4% |
| Wheels → | 44 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 27 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 634 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 54,000 miles (middle 50% between 24,000 and 91,875 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“My transmission has been slipping. To the point where it has made me stop, especially on hills and in cold. 10 Spd auto. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 15, 2026
“After a big freeze my fuel level gauge stopped working. I have replaced every sensor and fuse possible, along with multiple new fuel pumps. It has been taken to a certified Ford Dealership and they can’t find the problem. There is a Ford recall that already explains the problem exactly. It is Ford 26C26. I am not able…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Sep 14, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission started slipping. The dealer was…”
Power Train · filed Sep 14, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Engineering Analysis EA26001 · opened Jan 30, 2026 · open · led to recall 26V237
- Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up
Preliminary Evaluation PE25002 · opened Mar 21, 2025 · closed Jan 30, 2026
- Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire
Preliminary Evaluation PE18008 · opened Aug 3, 2018 · closed Dec 17, 2018 · led to recall 18V568000
Technical service bulletins
343 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Ford F-150. The 10 most recent:
Customer Satisfaction Program 26N04 Certain 2015-2017 Model Year F-150 Vehicles Equipped with a 6R80 Transmission Transmission Molded Leadframe Replacement
26N04 · Other · issued Jul 9, 2026
Harvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software Verification Harvest Program
25H05 S1 · Other · issued Apr 29, 2026
Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
25N17 · Other · issued Mar 25, 2026
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SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026
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SSM 54592 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 17, 2026
Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
25L02 · Other · issued Dec 2, 2025
This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display…
TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2025
This is a proactive investigation program by Ford Motor Company to inspect a limited number of affected vehicles that are customer-owned. Ford is voluntarily conducting this program to evaluate the software currently…
25H05 · Other · issued Nov 19, 2025
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SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 12, 2025
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TSB 25-2475 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2025
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2017 Ford F-150 has 17 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2017 Ford F-150?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 54,000 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.