Worst 2017 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 428 | 7 | 1 | 74,724 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 293 | 1 | 5 | 69,515 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 106 | — | 7 | 43,715 mi | |
| Body Structure | 96 | 2 | — | 58,455 mi | |
| Brakes | 75 | 8 | — | 22,033 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 59 | — | — | 86,414 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 51 | 1 | — | 38,518 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 50 | 2 | — | 31,616 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 38 | — | 1 | 46,434 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 34 | 2 | — | 34,008 mi | |
| Fuel System | 24 | — | — | 25,441 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 22 | 2 | — | 34,512 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 12 | — | 31,934 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 19 | 1 | — | 78,202 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 17 | 3 | 1 | 49,040 mi | |
| Latches / Locks | 14 | 1 | — | 48,286 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 9 | — | — | 16,840 mi | |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 9 | — | — | 48,874 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 7 | — | — | 30,463 mi | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 6 | — | — | 52,000 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Crank/Camshaft Position Sensor | 5 | — | — | 91,500 mi | |
| Backup Camera | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Electronic Lock/Latch Actuator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Ford F-150
16 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~5,420,205 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10-speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with ten-speed transmissions. The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the shift lever.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
+ 6 more recalls
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2017 Ford F-150 — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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