2017 Ford F-150 Reliability & Recall Report
Based on 18 NHTSA recalls and 1,143 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.
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Very High Reported Activity — 2017 Ford F-150
The 2017 Ford F-150 shows very high recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Counts are raw and are higher for popular models, so see how we score this below. Review the issues and recalls carefully, and have the vehicle inspected before buying.
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18
NHTSA Recalls
18 recalls on record
1,143
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
37
Crash Reports
19 fire reports
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NHTSA Recalls — 2017 Ford F-150 (18)
All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Ford dealer at no charge to the owner.
🔧 Engine
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge….
🔧 Engine
A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace…
🔧 Seat Belts: Pretensioner
A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018….
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall…
🔧 Air Bags: Frontal: Passenger Side: Inflator Module
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…
🔧 Seat Belts: Rear/Other
If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were…
🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Doors: Latch
If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Gear Position Indication (prndl)
If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number…
🔧 Seats: Front Assembly: Recliner
If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford…
🔧 Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Lever And Linkage: Column Shift
The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll pin with an updated part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Owners may contact Ford…
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Most Common Problems — 2017 Ford F-150
Based on 1,143 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.
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Ford F-150 — Complaints by Year
A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2017 model year is highlighted.
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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.
✅ Best model years: 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.
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Frequently Asked Questions — 2017 Ford F-150
Is the 2017 Ford F-150 reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2017 Ford F-150 has 18 recall campaigns and 1,143 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-150 have?
The 2017 Ford F-150 has 18 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-150?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2017 Ford F-150 are: Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other, Structure. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2017 Ford F-150 safe to buy?
The 2017 Ford F-150 has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 18 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Ford F-150 should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Ford F-150 are: 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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