2017 Ford F-150 problems and complaints
Owners have filed 67 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-150. The most-reported areas: Power Train (45), Vehicle Speed Control (11), Electrical System (10).
Key takeaways
- 67 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 | 45 | 67% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 10 | 15% |
| Engine | 9 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 4% |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 4% |
| Structure | 2 | 3% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-10-15
On 10/13/2026, driving about 25 mph on a city street, my truck entered failsafe with no prior warning lamps or symptoms. The PCM cut most engine power, leaving no acceleration, and set P1285 (CHT Overtemp Sensed) and P1299 (CHT Overtemp Protection Active). The engine was not overheating; a $40 CHT sensor fixed it. Evi...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-13
My vehicle is experiencing the exact severe safety risk detailed in NHTSA Recall 26V237 (Ford Campaign 26S28) - dropping gears and risking a crash. The dealer technician confirmed the lead frame has physically failed but is denying the remedy due to a technicality over ancillary speed sensor codes embedded in that ver...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-09
During light deceleration or light acceleration in the 10 speed gear ranges of 3 to 5, my transmission gives a sudden CLUNK noise and jerk. I have about 85K miles of light in town and highway use. The last date of occurrence is documented in additional details.
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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.