2017 Ford F-150 reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 1,437 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford F-150 over 10 years — 85 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most F-150 years here — under the median of the other years, which is 100. NHTSA has 18 recalls on file, including Instrument cluster, Automatic transmission, and Brake master cylinder.

2016 Ford F-150 Limited SuperCrew — Photo by Kevauto, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

1,437

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (532 of 1,437), then Engine (311) and Electrical system (127). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 52,500 miles, and the middle half falls between 21,625 and 90,000 miles. Those filings include 42 that report a crash, 21 that report a fire, and 26 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 F-150 has 2,048 complaints, 165 per year, and the 2018 has 2,300 complaints, 167 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Ford F-150. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (18)

Recall electrical system, instrument cluster 2026-06-09 · NHTSA campaign 26V370000

Summary 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 position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."

Remedy Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.

Vehicles affected 4,445

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2026-04-14 · NHTSA campaign 26V237000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.

Vehicles affected 1,392,935

Recall Brake master cylinder 2025-04-11 · NHTSA campaign 25V236000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.

Vehicles affected 123,611

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist 2022-03-11 · NHTSA campaign 22V150000

Summary 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.

Remedy Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Vehicles affected 195,864

Recall suspension, front, control arm, upper ball joint 2021-04-12 · NHTSA campaign 21E027000

Summary Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.

Remedy DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659.

Vehicles affected 2,394

Recall Brake master cylinder 2020-06-08 · NHTSA campaign 20V332000

Summary 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.

Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.

Vehicles affected 292,311

Recall Engine 2019-04-08 · NHTSA campaign 19V278000

Summary 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.

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 the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.

Vehicles affected 131,068

Recall Engine 2018-12-18 · NHTSA campaign 18V894000

Summary 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.

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. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.

Vehicles affected 410,289

Recall seat belts, pretensioner 2018-08-31 · NHTSA campaign 18V568000

Summary 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.

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

Vehicles affected 1,619,112

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission 2018-04-04 · NHTSA campaign 18V213000

Summary 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.

Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.

Vehicles affected 142

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shifter 2017-10-24 · NHTSA campaign 17V671000

Summary 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.

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 customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S36.

Vehicles affected 11,783

Recall latches, locks, and linkages, doors, latch 2017-10-16 · NHTSA campaign 17V652000

Summary 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.

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 began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.

Vehicles affected 1,101,107

Recall Seats 2017-09-25 · NHTSA campaign 17V599000

Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems."

Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.

Vehicles affected 504

Recall seat belts, rear or other 2017-08-28 · NHTSA campaign 17V526000

Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

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 mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.

Vehicles affected 117,423

Recall air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator 2017-08-28 · NHTSA campaign 17V529000

Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.

Vehicles affected 650

Recall seats, front assembly, recliner 2017-05-22 · NHTSA campaign 17V332000

Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

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 at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.

Vehicles affected 2,204

Recall latches, locks, and linkages, doors, latch 2017-05-22 · NHTSA campaign 17V331000

Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

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 for the recall is 17C09.

Vehicles affected 14,410

Recall powertrain, automatic transmission, gear position indicator 2017-01-24 · NHTSA campaign 17V053000

Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 trucks equipped with an eight-inch productivity screen. In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."

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 for this recall is 17C01.

Vehicles affected 6,792

NHTSA's count is every vehicle in that campaign. A campaign can cover other model years and other models.

Complaints by component (1437 total)

Powertrain

532

Engine

311

Electrical system

127

Structure, body

Service brakes

Engine and engine cooling

Speed control

Steering

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

Fuel and propulsion system

Hydraulic brakes

Latch

Air bags

Seat belts

Latches, locks, and linkages

Suspension

Lug nuts

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Side or rear glass

Structure

Automatic transmission

Crankshaft or camshaft sensor

Back-over prevention

Blind spot detection

Door

Exterior lighting

Electronic latch

Hoses and fittings

Rear automatic braking

Speedometer and odometer

Sunroof

Tires

Visibility

Adaptive cruise control

Camera

Defroster and HVAC

Differential

Instrument cluster

Lock

Manifold and muffler

Rear window

Accelerator pedal

Air bag control module

Assist

Automatic emergency braking

Cables

Clutches and bands

Control arm

Cruise control

Electric power steering

Emergency release

Exhaust system

Fog lights

Forward collision avoidance

Frame

Fuel or charge door

Gear position indicator

Hinge

Horn

Hoses

Lamp

Pads

Rear wiper

Rim

Seats

Tailgate

Tank

Transmission control module

Warning

Windshield

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Of the 654 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 52,500 miles. The middle half fall between 21,625 and 90,000 miles.

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"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)"
Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-15
"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…"
Powertrain · 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…"
Electrical system, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-14
"The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the clock spring needed to be…"
Steering, Air bags · filed 2026-09-11
"The torque converter has malfunctioned and the vehicle is currently at the dealership for repairs. The truck experiences significant vibration and shuddering at speeds above 45 mph. There is an existing recall for this…"
Powertrain · filed 2026-09-10

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Ford F-150 Crew Cab PU/CC 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Ford F-150 Crew Cab PU/CC 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4	5 stars	5 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
F-150 2.7L two-wheel drive GVWR over 6649 lb	2.7L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	18	24	21 MPG	$3100
F-150 2.7L four-wheel drive GVWR over 6799 lb	2.7L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	18	22	19 MPG	$3400
F-150 two-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	2.7L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	19	24	21 MPG	$3100
F-150 two-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	18	23	20 MPG	$3250
F-150 3.5L two-wheel drive GVWR over 7599 lb	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	17	22	19 MPG	$3400
F-150 3.5L four-wheel drive GVWR over 7599 lb	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	17	21	19 MPG	$3400
F-150 four-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	2.7L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	17	21	19 MPG	$3400
F-150 four-wheel drive BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	17	22	19 MPG	$3400
F-150 four-wheel drive flex-fuel BASE PAYLOAD LT TIRE	5L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	15	20	17 MPG	$3800
F-150 5.0L two-wheel drive flex-fuel GVWR over 7599 lb	5L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	14	20	16 MPG	$4050
F-150 5.0L four-wheel drive flex-fuel GVWR over 7599 lb	5L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	14	19	16 MPG	$4050
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive	2.7L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	19	26	22 MPG	$2950
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	18	25	21 MPG	$3100
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive flex-fuel	5L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Rear-wheel drive	15	22	18 MPG	$3600
F-150 pickup two-wheel drive flex-fuel	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Rear-wheel drive	18	24	20 MPG	$3250
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	17	23	20 MPG	$3250
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive	2.7L, 6-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	18	23	20 MPG	$3250
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive flex-fuel	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic 6-speed	Part-time four-wheel drive	17	23	19 MPG	$3400
F-150 pickup four-wheel drive flex-fuel	5L, 8-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	15	21	17 MPG	$3800
F-150 RAPTOR four-wheel drive	3.5L, 6-cyl	Automatic (10-speed)	Part-time four-wheel drive	15	18	16 MPG	$4050

Specs and fitment

13th generation, 2015–2020

Body styles Pickup truck

Oil 5W-20 (3.5L Ti-VCT/3.3L V6, 5.0L V8); 5W-30 (2.7L/3.5L EcoBoost, 3.0L Diesel) , 6 qt capacity

Tire size 245/70R17 to 275/55R20

Towing capacity 13,200 lbs

Known issues for this generation

NHTSA recall 17V-652 (Ford campaign 17S33) covered approximately 1.1 million 2015-2017 F-150 trucks (and 2017 Super Duty) for side door latches that could freeze after water gets into the latch, or a bent or kinked actuation cable; either condition can result in a door opening while driving although it appears to be closed. Ford's remedy inspected the door latch actuation cables and installed water shields over the latches at no charge. Separately, NHTSA recall 26V-237 (Ford campaign 26S28) covers 2015-2017 F-150 trucks built with the 6R80 six-speed automatic transmission for degradation of the electrical connections in the transmission lead frame from thermal cycling and vibration, which can make the Powertrain Control Module momentarily read an incorrect Transmission Range Sensor position and command an unintended downshift, at most from 6th gear to 2nd. The resulting abrupt wheel speed reduction could cause the rear tires to slide.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Ford F-150 reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Ford F-150?

Is the 2017 Ford F-150 more reliable than the years next to it?

Has the 2017 Ford F-150 been recalled?

The 2017 Ford F-150 has 18 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Ford F-150?

Owners have filed 1437 complaints about the 2017 Ford F-150 with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Ford F-150 get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Ford F-150 is 19 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What generation is my Ford F-150?

2009-2014 is the 12th generation, 2015-2020 is the 13th generation (first all-aluminum body), and 2021-present is the 14th generation.

Does the towing capacity apply to every F-150 trim?

No. The listed figure is the generation's best-equipped maximum (specific engine, cab, and Max Trailer Tow Package); a base XL or Raptor will tow significantly less.

Is the F-150 Lightning included in this data?

No, the F-150 Lightning EV is tracked as a separate model in this catalog; this page covers only the conventional gas and hybrid F-150.