2017 Ford F-150 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-150. The most-reported areas: Power Train (57), Electrical System (13), Vehicle Speed Control (11).
Key takeaways
- 84 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 57 | 68% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 13% |
| Engine | 10 | 12% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 6% |
| Hydraulic | 4 | 5% |
| Structure | 3 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Steering | 2 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-31
Recall 26N04. Ford intentionally set only 4 qualifying diagnostic codes for free defect repair. Codes 0720 and Codes 0722 were intentionally omitted even though same root cause. My 2nd complaint. Astro Ford in D’Iberville, MS and Ford charging me $2300 for this. I coded 0720 and 0722. It does not appear the NHTSA or an...
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-29
Transmission range and output sensors failed inside the molded leadframe, triggering P0720 and P0722. Ford program 26N04 denied coverage because the codes were not on the approved list. The violent downshifting in my truck has made it undriveable and I am unable to go to work and I am being treated horribly.
Power Train - filed 2026-10-29
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly failed to operate as intended while attempting to shift into first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently went into LIMP Mode. On one occasion, the transmission warning light illuminated dur...
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More for the 2017 Ford F-150
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.