2017 Ford F-150 wheels problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2017 Ford F-150 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving on the highway on several occasions, the transmission drops from 6th gear to a lower gear, either seeming to slip, or locking the wheels causing a bad jerk. i have an appointment in two days , but am concerned that there may be more damage to my vehicle that will show up later due to…”
filed Aug 3, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40–45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but responded slowly, resulting in reduced braking performance. The contact became aware that brake fluid was leaking onto the driveway. The brake warning light was…”
filed Jun 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 20 | 5% |
| 2022 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2021 F-150 | 27 | 3% |
| 2020 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 42 | 2% |
| 2016 F-150 | 53 | 3% |
| 2015 F-150 | 40 | 2% |
| 2014 F-150 | 25 | 2% |
| 2013 F-150 | 39 | 1% |
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.