2017 Ford F-150 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-150. The most-reported areas: Power Train (38), Electrical System (8), Vehicle Speed Control (7).
Key takeaways
- 54 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 | 38 | 70% |
| Electrical System | 8 | 15% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 13% |
| Engine | 6 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 7% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | 4% |
| Steering | 2 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 2 | 4% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-15
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)
Electrical System,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-14
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 ...
Power Train - filed 2026-09-14
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 ma...
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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.