2017 Ford F-150 power train problems
539 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2017 Ford F-150 — 38% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Sep 14, 2026
“The torque converter has malfunctioned and the vehicle is currently at the dealership for repairs. The truck experiences significant vibration and shuddering at speeds above 45 mph. There is an existing recall for this exact issue; however, our VIN is not included in the affected vehicle…”
filed Sep 10, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module…Campaign 26V237000 · Apr 14, 2026
- A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of…Campaign 18V213000 · Apr 4, 2018
- Pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out…Campaign 17V671000 · Oct 24, 2017
Related service bulletins
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, 2026For 2017 2026 vehicles equipped with a 10R transmission, a revision to the Road Testing Vehicle procedure has been made in the WSM, located in Section 307-01 > Diagnosis and Testing. This updated procedure improves the…
SSM 54592 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 17, 2026This bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2301. Reason for update: update the Part List Description. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: * Harsh…
TSB 25-2475 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2025
Power Train problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 24 | 24% |
| 2024 F-150 | 55 | 29% |
| 2023 F-150 | 156 | 38% |
| 2022 F-150 | 157 | 27% |
| 2021 F-150 | 314 | 31% |
| 2020 F-150 | 352 | 49% |
| 2019 F-150 | 726 | 55% |
| 2018 F-150 | 1,002 | 44% |
| 2016 F-150 | 576 | 28% |
| 2015 F-150 | 404 | 24% |
| 2014 F-150 | 422 | 28% |
| 2013 F-150 | 1,335 | 45% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.