Model year
2017 Ford F150
NHTSA lists 17 recalls and 1,460 complaints for the 2017 Ford F150 (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (548), ENGINE (314), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (162). NHTSA lists 3 investigations, including 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 6 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–22 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,050–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 1,236 complaints
- 2002 821 complaints
- 2003 423 complaints
- 2004 2,029 complaints
- 2005 1,112 complaints
- 2006 585 complaints
- 2007 488 complaints
- 2008 369 complaints
- 2009 324 complaints
- 2010 843 complaints
- 2011 2,193 complaints
- 2012 1,784 complaints
- 2013 2,991 complaints
- 2014 1,538 complaints
- 2015 1,737 complaints
- 2016 2,082 complaints
- 2017 1,460 complaints
- 2018 2,324 complaints
- 2019 1,340 complaints
- 2020 738 complaints
- 2021 1,033 complaints
- 2022 598 complaints
- 2023 415 complaints
- 2024 194 complaints
- 2025 109 complaints
- 2026 12 complaints
Recalls
26V370000 · Jun 9, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V053. The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear…
26V237000 · Apr 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
25V236000 · Apr 11, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
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.
22V150000 · Mar 11, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
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.
20V332000 · Jun 8, 2020
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
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.
19V278000 · Apr 8, 2019
ENGINE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
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…
18V894000 · Dec 18, 2018
ENGINE
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…
18V568000 · Aug 31, 2018
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER; STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
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.
18V213000 · Apr 4, 2018
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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…
17V671000 · Oct 24, 2017
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
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.
7 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
1,460 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 42, fire flag on 21, injury field 34, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE18008 | Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire · SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER | Aug 3, 2018 | Dec 17, 2018 |
| PE25002 | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Mar 21, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| EA26001 | Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | Jan 30, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-150 Crew Cab PU/CC 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2017 Ford F-150 Crew Cab PU/CC 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2017 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
| 2017 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.191 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F150 4WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 22 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| F150 5.0L 2WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 20 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| F150 2.7L 2WD GVWR>6649 LBS · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 26 | 22 | — | — | $3,050 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 18 | 24 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 25 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| F150 3.5L 2WD GVWR>7599 LBS · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 17 | 22 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE · 2.7L · Automatic (S6) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 19 | 24 | 21 | — | — | $3,200 |
| F150 2WD BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE · 3.5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 18 | 23 | 20 | — | — | $3,350 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| F150 5.0L 4WD FFV GVWR>7599 LBS · 5L · Automatic (S6) · Part-time 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
8 more configurations are in the EPA file and are not listed in this table. The fuel-cost calculator lists every configuration.
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