2017 FORD F 150

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    transmission automatic

    7 stranded, 322 unsafe, 1 broken, 3 annoyance

    333
    incidents

    Mileage not reported in 85% of these reports - too few people reported an actual figure to show a reliable typical mileage.

    • "I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 56 YEARS, WHEN I GET OUT OF AN AUTOMATIC VEHICLE I PUT IT IN PARK EVEN WITH THE MOTOR RUNNING. ON 4/5, I PARKED MY TRUCK (CITY GOVERNMENT VEHICLE) MOTOR RUNNING, TO PUT RAINGEAR IN MY PERSONAL VEHICLE. I PLACED THE TRUCK IN PARK OPENED…"~1,300 mi, complaint #1370633
    • "VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY CHANGE FIRST GEAR IN THE MORNING CAUSING A WHIPLASH MOVEMENT. AFTER THAT FIRST ABRUPT CHANGE IT OPERATES NORMALLY. ALSO OCCASIONALLY, WHILE ON A HILL THE VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF DUE TO THE STOP/START FUNCTION BUT IT WILL NOT TURN ON. "~32,000 mi, complaint #1647600
    • "ONLY 1 TRANSMISSION BOLT WAS ON TRUCK. COST ME $200 FOR THEM TO PUT 3 BOLTS TO HOLD TRANSMISSION. TRUCK MUST HAVE A DEFECTIVE PART TO CAUSE 2 OR 3 TRANSMISSION BOLTS TO COME OFF."~65,000 mi, complaint #1592234
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. While the contact's son was driving 70 MPH, the transmission independently downshifted with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the rear wheels locked up and the vehicle skidded. The vehicle w…"~115,000 mi, complaint #2077090
    • "THE TRANSMISSION IS LAGGING IN BETWEEN GEARS ALMOST LIKE IT'S SLIPPING IN GEAR"~210,000 mi, complaint #1580237
  2. #2

    engine internal

    3 stranded, 99 unsafe, 1 broken, 14 annoyance

    117
    incidents
    Typical range: 51,000–99,000 mi

    Median 73,000 mi, based on 162 reports (38% had no usable mileage)

    • "TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I WAS DRIVING 65 ON THE FREEWAY, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING. THE CAR LOST ACCELERATION AND FLASHED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ADDITIONALLY I WILL BE SITTING AT STOP LIGHTS AND YOU WILL GET THE SAME SHAKING FROM THE EN…"~2,500 mi, complaint #1413201
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while the vehicle was idling or after the vehicle was started there was a loud rattling sound coming from the hood. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to t…"~39,150 mi, complaint #1870621
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that th…"~63,000 mi, complaint #2070820
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a cold start rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning li…"~80,000 mi, complaint #2096786
    • "The contact's friend owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started decelerating, rattling, and then stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where…"~201,202 mi, complaint #1866070
  3. #3

    door latch and hinge

    1 stranded, 111 unsafe, 3 annoyance

    115
    incidents
    Typical range: 7,500–39,000 mi

    Median 15,000 mi, based on 80 reports (44% had no usable mileage)

    • "THE DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. IT TOOK 4 HOURS OF A HEATER IN A GARAGE AND SOME FORCE TO GET DOOR TO LATCH. THE ACTUAL LATCH WOULD WORK, BUT THE NOB IN THE CAR WOULD NOT WORK. THE OUTSIDE HANDLE ALSO WORKED, BUT FELT LIKE IT WAS NOT ENGAGING. I DID HAVE TO…"~1,100 mi, complaint #1438136
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE DOORS ON THE VEHICLE FAILED TO LATCH. THE CONTACT CALLED AN UNKNOWN DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED ANOTHE…"~8,000 mi, complaint #1444191
    • "DURING BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES AFTER HEAVY RAIN THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH WHEN ATTEMPTING TO CLOSE IT. AFTER ROUGHLY 45 MINUTES WITH THE VEHICLE RUNNING, AND HEAT ON THE DOOR CLOSED PROPERLY. THE NEXT DAY IT HAPPENED AGAIN. 1/18/18 AND 1/…"~14,622 mi, complaint #1441535
    • "ON BELOW FREEZING MORNINGS DRIVER DOOR WILL NO RE LATCH AFTER OPENING. IT SEEM TO OCCUR ON HARD FREEZE MORNINGS. THIS HAS OCCURRED TO MY TRUCK ON THE FOLLOWING MORNING JAN 16 & 17 IN HERNDON VA AND ON JAN 21 2019 IN MINERAL VA EACH MORNING THE TEMP WAS BELOW 2…"~31,000 mi, complaint #1532751
    • "I'VE HAD THE DOORS LATCHES OF MY TRUCK FREEZE IIN THE SHUT AND OPEN POSITIONS, MAKING THE TRUCK UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN, IT'S HAPPEND MANY TIMES SINCE IT'S GOTTEN COLD OUT, THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ONLINE AND ON ONLINE FORD F-150 FORUMS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM…"~1,818,750 mi, complaint #1525967
  4. #4

    brake hydraulics

    2 stranded, 55 unsafe

    57
    incidents
    Typical range: 6,500–54,000 mi

    Median 25,500 mi, based on 44 reports (45% had no usable mileage)

    • "SUDDEN AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND CONTINUOS PUMPING DID VERY LITTLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. IT WAS IMMEDIATELY TAKEN TO SARASOTA FORD IN SARASOAT FL."~3,000 mi, complaint #1387850
    • "THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP COMPLETELY SOMETIMES. OTHER TIMES, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR BEFORE THE VEHICLE WILL CEASE MOVEMENT. NO MATTER HOW GREAT OR HOW LITTLE PRESSURE IS APPLIED TO THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WILL GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR."~6,600 mi, complaint #1388373
    • "COULD NOT STOP FOR RED LIGHT AND SMASHED INTO SOMEONEE"~11,000 mi, complaint #1526039
    • "WHILE DRIVING AT 35MPH, THE LOW BRAKE FLUID WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. WITHIN 200M WHILE TRYING TO SLOW, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. WHILE USING EMERGENCY BRAKE, LARGE PUFF OF SMOKE CAME FROM EXHAUST"~27,000 mi, complaint #1389025
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal vibrated abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numb…"~92,000 mi, complaint #2086630
  5. #5

    other

    1 stranded, 24 unsafe, 2 broken, 16 annoyance

    43
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 30,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHILE DRIVE IN THE RAIN WITH THE CABIN HEATER ON THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE REAR WINDOW OF MY F-150 TRUCK WINDOW SHATTERED (IT EXPLODED OUTWARDS FROM THE INSIDE OF THE CABIN) TOOK THE VEHICLE DIRECTLY TO THE DEALER TO FILE A CLAIM. AFTER SEVERAL HOU…"~14,400 mi, complaint #1461452
    • "MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBER17S33, NHTSA RECALL NUMBER17V652, RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. STILL WAITING ON FORD TO INITIATE CONTACT REGARDING A REPAIR DATE FOR THIS SAFETY CRITICAL REPAIR. WINTER SEASON 2017-2018 IS ALREADY UPON US…"~21,000 mi, complaint #1423914
    • "VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE FOR 2 DAYS. OPENED DOOR TO GRAB SOMETHING. ON CLOSING THE DOOR THE BACK WINDOW COMPLETELY SHATTERED."~30,000 mi, complaint #1562022
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AN AUTHORIZED PERSON WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 -50 MPH, THEY NOTICED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AND IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. THE HIG…"~54,000 mi, complaint #1592374
    • "The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving an unknown RV hauling a 2017 Ford F-150 at 70 MPH, the vehicle caught fire from the front end. The contact's husband attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessfu…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1873540
  6. #6

    glass and windshield

    40 unsafe

    40
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=24, median 30,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE AND NOT STARTED. OWNER OPENED THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TO RETRIEVE ITEMS LOCATED IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. WHEN OWNER CLOSED THE DOOR, THE BACK WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE EXPLODED OUTWARD. THIS CAUSED SMALL PIECES OF SHATTERED G…"~11,000 mi, complaint #1590345
    • "REAR WINDOW POPED OR SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. THERE WAS NOTHING BEHIND ME THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED AND IMPACT AS I WAS IN A BOAT RAMP WITH ONLY THE OCEAN BEHIND ME. WHEN I OPENED MY DOOR TO GET OUT I HEARD A LOUD POP NOISE. I LOOKED AROUND AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHIN…"~24,200 mi, complaint #1476826
    • "THE REAR WINDOW IN MY FORD F-150 CRACKED. THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS COMPROMISED AREAS AND IT WAS UNTOUCHED WHEN IT HAPPENED. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN MY GARAGE. I HAD USED THE AUTO START TO WARM UP THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING. IT RAN FOR APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES. I…"~31,000 mi, complaint #1719610
    • "OPENED THE BACK DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR AND PICKED UP MY WEED EATER STRING OUT OF THE FLOOR AND WHEN I CLOSED THE DOOR THE BACK GLASS BLOWED OUR!!! THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED NOT RUNNING AND SITTING UNDER MY CARPORT ."~40,894 mi, complaint #1689894
    • "11/8/2020, 9:00 A.M. THE REAR GLASS IMPLODED AND SHATTERED WHEN THE DRIVER DOOR WAS CLOSED UPON DRIVER GETTING IN. THE ENGINE WAS NOT STARTED, WHEN THE REAR GLASS SHATTERED. THE 2017 FORD F150 WAS SITTING IN OUR DRIVEWAY. WE LIVE IN THE COUNTRY WITH A FENCE A…"~119,000 mi, complaint #1707385
  7. #7

    steering electric assist

    32 unsafe

    32
    incidents
    Typical range: 38,500–110,000 mi

    Median 75,000 mi, based on 60 reports (27% had no usable mileage)

    • "THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS STOPPED DUE TO THE AUTO-START-STOP FEATURE. I WAS SITTING IN AN INTERSECTION WAITING TO TURN LEFT ACROSS TRAFFIC WITH THE ENGINE AUTO-STOPPED. I RELEASED THE BRAKE AND IMMEDIATELY TRIED…"~2,000 mi, complaint #1522039
    • "STEERING CONTROL TEMPORARILY LOST WHEN DRIVING"~17,500 mi, complaint #1516370
    • "AFTER THE AUTO START/STOP FEATURE ENGAGES THE POWER STEERING DOES NOT IMMEDIATELY RETURN. SO WHEN I AM STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, STOP SIGN OR LEFT TURN AND THE AUTO START/STOP RESTARTS THE ENGINE WHEN I RELEASE THE BRAKE IT CAN TAKE UP TO 3 SECONDS FOR THE P…"~31,000 mi, complaint #1626200
    • "THIS VEHICLE HAS THE AUTOMATIC STOP/START FEATURE AND FOR A FEW SECONDS AFTER THE VEHICLE STARTS BACK UP AFTER BEING STOPPED- THERE IS NO STEERING CONTROL"~42,000 mi, complaint #1524661
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power steering functionality, and the vehicle was difficult to maneuver. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of…"~180,000 mi, complaint #2078243
  8. #8

    engine oil consumption

    1 stranded, 27 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    30
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 46,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (VONDERAU FORD, [REDACTED ADDRESS], EL CAMPO, TX 77437) FOR THE FIRST OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT…"~7,300 mi, complaint #1433772
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated there was oil leaking from the vehicle. The contact noticed that there was oil underneath the front end of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persist…"~16,000 mi, complaint #1956810
    • "LOWER ENGINE OIL PAN GASKET AND FRONT TIMING COVER BOTH LEAKING OIL. NOTED DURING OIL CHANGE. VISTA TWIN PANEL SUNROOF / MOONROOF CABLES IN TRACK ASSEMBLY STUCK, MOTORS BURNT OUT. ATTEMPT TO OPEN ROOF WHILE CAR WAS STILL, ROOF PARTLY OPENED, MOTORS MADE NOI…"~39,431 mi, complaint #1660647
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was a small oil leak coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a known issue that was related to the Customer Satisfaction Progra…"~60,000 mi, complaint #2113065
    • "There has been a continuous oil leak from the oil pan since the vehicle was first purchased from the dealer. The manufacturer is aware of this issue and has issued a TSB for all vehicles from the Kansas and Detroit plants that are affected by a defective oil p…"~163,893 mi, complaint #2051500
  9. #9

    wheel or rim

    2 stranded, 19 unsafe, 3 broken, 5 annoyance

    29
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the dealer was inspecting the vehicle, an unknown dealer informed the contact that the lug nuts were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to a certified independent mechanic,…"~20,000 mi, complaint #2038164
    • "HAD A FLAT ON MY 2017 FORD F150. THE FACTORY LUG NUT WRENCH DID NOT FIT MY FACTORY LUG NUTS. WAS STRANDED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE OF THIS. APPARENTLY THE LUG NUTS SWELL ABOVE 21MM TO WHERE YOU HAVE TO USE A 21.5MM OR 22MM WRENCH TO GET THE LUG NUTS OFF…"~41,000 mi, complaint #1551978
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking her vehicle to a dealer for an inspection, the contact was informed by the service agent that the lug nuts were swollen due to moisture and needed to be replaced. The service agent provide…"~44,300 mi, complaint #1873825
    • "FORD F-150 CHROME LUG NUTS EXPAND CAUSING INOPERABLE PERFORMANCE OF THE STANDARD MANUFACTURE PROVIDED LUG NUT REMOVAL TOOL (AKA LUG WRENCH) ACCORDING TO FORD SERVICE TECHS THIS IS AND HAS BEEN AN ON GOING ISSUE WITH FORD. FORD CLAIMS THIS IS A 'WEAR' I…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1589347
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LUG NUTS WERE SWOLLEN AND THAT THE LUG TOOL WAS UNABLE TO FIT THE LUG NUTS. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT REMOVING A WHEEL IN THE EVENT OF A PUNCTURE WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO ACHIEVE. THE VEHIC…"~87,000 mi, complaint #1677154
  10. #10

    engine stall or no start

    2 stranded, 26 unsafe

    28
    incidents
    Typical range: 8,000–106,500 mi

    Median 60,000 mi, based on 49 reports (28% had no usable mileage)

    • "ECOBOOST ENGINE, AUTO STOP/START OPTION DISABLED BY PUSHING DASH BUTTON. TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHEN STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT LIKE THE AUTO STOP FUNCTION IS STILL ENABLED BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BRAKES. HAVE TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRA…"~1,600 mi, complaint #1363073
    • "THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE TRUCK ROLLED TO A STOP. MEANWHILE, SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SPARKS WERE PROFUSELY FLYING. I WALKED AWAY FROM TH…"~8,000 mi, complaint #1423418
    • "WHILE TOWING WITH MY 2.7 ECOBOOST THE ENGINE STALLS AND DIES AFTER RUNNING ON HIGHWAY AND PULLING IN TO STOP(USUALLY AT A GAS STATION). IT STARTS BACK UP BUT DIES WHEN PUT IN GEAR. I CAN ONLY GET IT TO RUN BY REVVING THE ENGINE AND QUICKLY PUTTING IT IN GEAR…"~34,450 mi, complaint #1700586
    • "AFTER [REDACTED ADDRESS], I'VE GOT OFF THE OFFRAMP AND CAME TO A RED LIGHT. WHILE I WAS STOPPED MY TRUCK STARTED TO IDLE ROUGH FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS AND FINALLY STALLED. NO CHECK ENGINE OR WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED OTHER THAN A NOTIFICATION ON THE DASH SCREEN STA…"~78,800 mi, complaint #1740794
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received the recall notification letter for NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle skidded; the occupant was lunged forward into the steering wheel. While driving at 5…"~185,000 mi, complaint #2203425
  11. #11

    airbag system

    20 unsafe

    20
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=22, median 31,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED; HOWEVER, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1566607
    • "TAKATA RECALL I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 FORD F150 ON DECEMBER 20, 2017. THE DRIVER AIR BAG CURTAIN DEPLOYED AND TRAPPED MY HEAD DOWN AGAINST MY LEFT SHOULDER. THE BAG DID NOT DEFLATE, SO I WAS FORCED TO RETRIEVE MY KNIFE FROM MY BELT…"~18,000 mi, complaint #1443514
    • "DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON A FRONTAL CRASH. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HWY 583 IN WILKINSON COUNTY ,MISSISSIPPI WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE PAVEMENT STRIKING TWO LARGE TREES.*DT*JB"~35,000 mi, complaint #1675532
    • "REAR ENDED CAR AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED ON FREEWAY. OTHER VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 0-10MPH. MY VEHICLE WAS AROUND 65. WAS INITIALLY TOLD AIRBAG LIGHTS WERE ON INDICATING THEY DEPLOYED. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN ACCIDENT. MY VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS"~58,000 mi, complaint #1657467
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contacts stated that his wife was driving approximately 55mph when the vehicle in front came to an abrupt stop and the contact crashed into the other vehicle, which resulted in the air bags not deploying. The contacts so…"~103,000 mi, complaint #1793911
  12. #12

    timing belt or chain

    2 stranded, 14 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    18
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "I BOUGHT 2017 F-150 PLATINUM FROM LEVITTOWN FORD I OWN IT LESS THAN 1 YEAR AND HAVE NOW 15,000 MILES ON IT. MY PROBLEM FIRST STARTED AROUND MAY OF 2018 IT WAS RANDOM HAPPENING OFF AND ON I WAS GETTING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK ONLY WHEN I STARE…"~14,000 mi, complaint #1492791
    • "ENGINE RATTLED AT STARTUP AND LACKED POWER. DEALERSHIP REPLACED A STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED AND CAM PHASERS NEEDED REPLACING, ALL UNDER A TSB WHICH WAS NOT INTENDED FOR MY 2017 F150... BUT FOR MY15 AND OLDER. ENGINE RUNS FINE NOW, BUT FORD CUSTOMER CA…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1607020
    • "RATTLE ON START UP. THIS TRUCK SAT FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS TO OVER NIGHT AND THE ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE A DIESEL FOR BETWEEN 15 AND 30 SECONDS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE TRUCK ENGINE THE 3.5L ECOBOOST. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A VERY COMMON IS…"~38,000 mi, complaint #1594603
    • "AT COLD START, THE VEHICLE MAKES A VERY LOUD RATTLING NOISE. MOST LIKELY THE TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONERS WHICH FORD IS VERY MUCH AWARE OF ON THESE ECOBOOST ENGINES."~55,000 mi, complaint #1705532
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The vehicle was repaired under Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N08 Transmission Judder (Power Train) however, while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. Additionally, the gear shifter was stuck and there was an abnor…"~132,902 mi, complaint #1983806
  13. #13

    control module

    14 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    16
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "ON 9-24-18 MY INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WENT OUT, NO GAUGES WORKED INCLUDING WIPERS, BLINKERS, DEFROSTER. HAD TRUCK TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY DID A MASTER RESET. GOT THE TRUCK BACK A LITTLE OVER A WEEK LATER. 7 DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED ALL THE GAUGES ALO…"~9,032 mi, complaint #1508469
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OVERNIGHT IN COLD WEATHER, THE FUEL GAUGE, SPEEDOMETER, WEATHER CONTROL, RADIO, AND ODOMETER WOULD FREEZE AND FAIL TO WORK. OCCASIONALLY, A "TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK, EMERGENCY BRAKE IS ON, SE…"~20,803 mi, complaint #1523267
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission started shifting abnormally. The contact stated that the vehicle was sputtering, vibrating, and shifting unexpectedly before returning to normal oper…"~63,000 mi, complaint #1913566
    • "DIGITAL CLUSTER MALFUNCTION, CAUSING SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE TO BOTH DISPLAY ZERO, LOSS OF POWER TO WINDOWS, LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION, BLACKED OUT BACKUP CAMERA, NO HEAT OR A/C. HIGHBEAMS STAY ON AND CANNOT BE SWITCHED TO LOW BEAMS. ALL HAPPENED WHILE…"~106,500 mi, complaint #1702598
  14. #14

    wiring harness

    15 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    16
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=14, median 53,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "I HAD MY 2017 FORD F-150, 22,681 MILES, PARKED AT A KROGER GROCERY STORE. I STARTED THE IGNITION WITH THE KEY FOB AND LOADED MY SON. AFTER I GOT IN I HEARD MY SON COUGHING, SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND REALIZED THERE WAS BLACK SMOKE WHEN SUDDENLY THE REAR WIN…"~22,386 mi, complaint #1628611
    • "VERY DANGEROUS WIRING DESIGN. WIRE HARNESS TOO CLOSE TO ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, TURBO - AS RESULT - MELTED WIRES. TIN FOIL DID NOT PROTECT FROM MELTING. HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON 75 INTERSTATE - VEHICLE LOOSES POWER STEERING, CRUISE CONTROL AND THROWS FAULTY…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1661679
    • "ELECTRICAL : RADIO WILL RANDOMLY CUT OUT. TYPICALLY WHEN TRUCK STARTS RADIO WONT WORK. HAVE TO EITHER WAIT HOUR, OR DISCONNECT BATTERY. SEEMS LIKE TYPICAL ISSUE. SEATBELT : PASSENGER SEATBELT WONT RETRACT BACK. CAN HAND FEED THEN PULL OUT BY HAND. CALLED DE…"~65,000 mi, complaint #1731243
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated there was water dripping from the grab handles and the dome light was filled with water. While driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights wer…"~80,000 mi, complaint #2038873
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving in the rain, the horn and hazard lights independently activated. The door latch failed to operate as needed when the temperature was at 36 degrees. The contact had to turn on the heater…"~132,000 mi, complaint #2026928
  15. #15

    power windows and locks

    13 unsafe, 2 broken

    15
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 24,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "DOOR LOCKS FROZEN TEMPERATURE WAS 17 DEGREES AND TRUCK WOULD NOT UNLOCK HAD TO LEAVE IT AT WORK. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS BEFORE BUT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THE DOORS OPEN BUT THEY WOULDN'T LATCH CLOSED"~6,300 mi, complaint #1630129
    • "REAR PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW SHATTERED AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. DID NOT SEE OR FIND EVIDENCE OF ANYONE HITTING WINDOW."~7,800 mi, complaint #1438737
    • "THIS IS WHILE STATIONARY, CAR ON OR OFF. WHEN THE DOORS ARE LOCKED AND THE PASSENGERS WANT TO GET OUT OF THE CAR, THEY ARE UNABLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. ONLY WAY FOR THEM TO OPEN THE DOOR IS FOR THE PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT SEAT TO PRESS THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DOO…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1698665
    • "The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while her husband was driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving, and the rear power sliding window fell fo…"~46,500 mi, complaint #1932781
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to open the front driver’s side door, the power door lock actuator failed. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an in…"~102,000 mi, complaint #2142515
  16. #16

    backup camera

    6 unsafe, 7 annoyance

    13
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "BACKUP CAMERA DOES NOT WORK - WHEN SHIFTING FROM PARK TO REVERSE, THE BACKUP CAMERA FAILS TO ACTIVATE. THIS HAPPENS FREQUENTLY - SOMETIMES IT WILL HAPPEN THE FIRST TIME THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN (AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT), SOMETIMES IT WILL HAPPEN WHILE DRIVIN…"~13,000 mi, complaint #1545200
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the image of the 360-degree camera was extremely cloudy and distorted creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1883559
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear and blind spot camera failed to work. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer…"~65,000 mi, complaint #2004410
  17. #17

    torque converter

    12 unsafe, 1 broken

    13
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "WHILE DRIVING AT 40-50 MPH MY TRUCK ENCOUNTERED A HARSH ROARING SOUND AS IF IT WAS GOING OFF THE ROAD. I HAD ALSO ENCOUNTERED HARD SHIFTING FROM 4 TO 5 AND 6 GEAR. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD BE 3 WEEKS BEFORE THE…"~98,667 mi, complaint #1726197
    • "The contact called on behalf of his grandson who owns a 2017 Ford F150. The contact stated that while his grandson was driving at slower speeds, the vehicle shuddered abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent me…"~175,000 mi, complaint #2103118
  18. #18

    sunroof

    7 unsafe, 5 broken

    12
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=11, median 50,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "THE PANARIMC SUNROOF IS BROKEN THE PLASTIC TRACK BREAKS ON THESE AND FORD KNOWS ALOT HAVE.MY PARTS ON BACK ORDER AND THEY HAD THE TRUCK FOR 4 DAYS AND DON'T KNOW WHEN REPLACEMENT PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE"~22,000 mi, complaint #1580234
    • "F150 VISTA MOONROOF FRAME HAS FRACTURED 3 TIMES. INCLUDING THE ORIGINAL MOONROOF THAT WAS FACTORY INSTALLED, I'VE NOW HAD 3 MOONROOFS (2 REPLACEMENTS) FOR A BROKEN FRAME THAT CONTROLS THE OPENING OF THE MOONROOF. THE ISSUE WAS NOTICED BECAUSE THE MOONROOF RA…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1607010
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO OPEN THE SUN ROOF, BUT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO METRO FORD OF OKLAHOMA CITY (LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDRESS], OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73112, [REDACTED PHONE]) WHERE IT WA…"~49,750 mi, complaint #1556456
    • "FORD F-150 MOON ROOF RAMP/GUIDE JAW (PART # FL3Z1651070B/FL3Z1651071B) STOPPED WORKING. THE MOON ROOF MALFUNCTIONS GETTING SUCK IN THE OPEN MODE, OR FAILING TO CLOSE PROPERLY IF AT ALL. MANY FORD OWNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE, TO THE POINT THAT THERE…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1746571
    • "I'VE HAD TO REPAIR MY SUNROOF TWICE COSTING OVER $3800. I'VE ONLY OPENED THE SUNROOF MAYBE 20 TIMES IN 2 YEARS AND NOW THE MOTOR IS DEFECTED. I HAVE TALKED TO SEVERAL FORD TECHS AND THEY SAY THEY SEE ISSUES WITH THE SUNROOF ALL THE TIME. I HAVE PERSONAL FRI…"~65,000 mi, complaint #1592241
  19. #19

    transfer case awd

    12 unsafe

    12
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 62,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHEN SHIFTING INTO [REDACTED ADDRESS] I HEAR A LOUD "CLANK" EVEN WHEN PARKED. IN PARKING LOT IF I PUT IT IN [REDACTED ADDRESS] WAIT A SECOND BEFORE SHIFTING INTO DRIVE BUT WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE TO START MOVING "CLANK" NOW MY [REDACTED ADDRESS] IS INOPERABLE."~10,000 mi, complaint #1539705
    • "WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATING A LOUD SCREECHING NOISE WOULD OCCUR. IT WOULD HAPPEN ONCE SPEEDS OF GREATER THEN 30MPH. IT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WELL. IT TURNS OUT IT WAS A BAD IWE SOLENOID. AFTER DOING RESEARCH THIS IS VERY COMMON AMONG F1…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1638973
    • "GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM 4WD HUBS, LOCKING HUBS ARE ENGAGING DURING OPERATION AT CRUISING SPEED 20-35 MILE PER HOUR. IN 2WD, DRIVING MY VEHICLE, AT NO GIVEN TIME A GRINDING NOISE WILL ANNOUNCE ITSELF AND CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE 2WD/4WD HUBS. I BELIEVE WITH THIS…"~40,568 mi, complaint #1702781
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 20-30 MPH, there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the grinding sound was due to…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1976761
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. Addit…"~120,000 mi, complaint #2218377
  20. #20

    wiper and washer

    7 unsafe, 2 broken, 2 annoyance

    11
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION DUE TO THE STEEL KEY STOP FALLING OUT OF THE KEYWAY CAUSING THE WIPERS TO BOUNCE AND LOOSE CONTACT WITH THE WINDSHIELD IMPENDING VISIBILITY DURING HEAVY AND LIGHT RAIN THIS HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY A FORD DEALER WHO INFORMED ME…"~1,860 mi, complaint #1420032
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID BECAME FROZEN AND WOULD NOT SPRAY TO CLEAN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. TAYLOR FORD ([REDACTED ADDRESS], TAYLOR, MI) AND THE MANUFAC…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1554217
    • "I LIVE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND THE WEATHER IS COLD. I STARTED MY FORD F150 TRUCK TODAY USING MY FORD PASS. THE TRUCK RAN FOR 15 MINUTES. WHEN I PREPARED TO LEAVE IN THE TRUCK I NOTICED THAT IT WAS COLD INSIDE. WHEN I LOOKED IN THE REAR VIEW MIRROR, I REALIZED THE…"~49,000 mi, complaint #1714756
    • "I USED REMOTE START ON THE TRUCK. THIS ACTIVATES THE DEFROST. IT WAS IN THE GARAGE WITH DOOR DOWN ON THAT SIDE (ANOTHER DOOR WAS OPEN). I WENT OUT AND THE REAR WINDSHIELD WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. THERE WAS A BURNING SMELL IN THE TRUCK WHEN I ENTERED. THIS C…"~59,700 mi, complaint #1714588
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70-75 MPH, the windshield wipers started moving extremely slow until ceasing to operate. The contact stated that the windshield wipers then regained functionality but operated a…"~166,000 mi, complaint #2106208
  21. #21

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "INTERMENT LOSS OF POWER FOR THREE TO FIVE SECONDS WHEN STARTING OUT. MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN OR STARTING OUT AT INTERSECTION IN TRAFFIC. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS APPEAR ON DASHBOARD. DIAGONASTICS DO NOT INDICATE CODE FOR THIS ISSUE. APPEAR…"~11,000 mi, complaint #1477230
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford-F 150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for an unknown recall, where it was confirmed that there was a loss of motive power without warning. The local dealer attempted to repair the failure; however, was un…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1817063
  22. #22

    engine turbo supercharger

    7 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "MY WASTE GATE HAS MALFUNCTIONED THEN REPLACED BUT HAS BEEN BACK 3X IN 30 DAYS WITH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON AND SENDING THE TRUCK INTO LIMP MODE WHILE DRIVING."~2,129 mi, complaint #1373215
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon a cold start of the vehicle, a large amount of white or a dark blue colored smoke was coming from the exhaust tip. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where a diagnostic test showed that a tube t…"~69,000 mi, complaint #1837485
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic repair shop for routine maintenance, he was informed that the vehicle had been experiencing excessive coolant consumption. The mechanic determined tha…"~73,000 mi, complaint #1968116
  23. #23

    suspension arms and bushings

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, ON I-15 IN UTAH AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, TRAVELING OVER AN OVERPASS BRIDGE TO THE TRANSITION TO THE HIGHWAY AND HITTING THE BUMP THE FRONT WHEELS AND RELATED SUSPENSION INCLUDING THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY,..A CONDITION HI…"~10,141 mi, complaint #1523183
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while pulling out of a parking lot and making a right turn, the vehicle suddenly shut off in the middle of the road. The vehicle was able to restart but lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was t…"~15,000 mi, complaint #2008264
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle jolted forward. Additionally, the driver's side front wheel was shaking. The vehicle was taken to th…"~98,882 mi, complaint #2009859
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle a popping noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. While reversing into the driveway, the front passenger’s side wheel suddenly detached and folded inside th…"~158,000 mi, complaint #1840990
  24. #24

    throttle and pedal

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES, IT IS VERY EASY TO SIMULTANEOUSLY PUSH ON THE THROTTLE PEDAL. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, ONE TIME RESULTING IN A REAR-END COLLISION, THIS IS MY FIRST FORD AND THIS PROBLEM HAS NEVER HAPPENED IN ANY OF THE NUMEROUS VEHICLES I…"~2,500 mi, complaint #1468180
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 30 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN TSB: SSM46829 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IN…"~14,000 mi, complaint #1484134
    • "WHILE ACCELERATING TO PASS SLOW VEHICLE, I PULLED BACK IN LANE AND ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN BUT THE ACCELERATOR WAS STUCK AND CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE UP TO 70 MPH BEFORE I HEARD IT RELEASE AND THEN THE TRUCK SLOWED. WITHIN 20 MINUTES I ACCELERATED AGAIN AND ONC…"~16,000 mi, complaint #1457043
    • "IN MOTION THE THROTTLE BODY IS VERY SLOW IN RESPONDING TO COMMANDS GIVEN TO IT BY GAS PEDAL CAUSING UNSAFE DELAY IN ACCELERATION AND UNEXPECTED MINOR INCREASE IN SPEED IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC."~31,000 mi, complaint #1598041
    • "I RECENTLY BOUGHT A FORD TRUCK AND JUST A NORMAL DAY I WAS DRIVING AND THE TRUCK JUST POWER OFF I TOOK THE TRUCK TO A FORD SERVICE THEY TOLD ME I STILL HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY, THEY CHECK THE TRUCK AND TOLD ME THAT THE ISSUE WAS ELECTRICAL THROTTLE BODY SND THA…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1556320
  25. #25

    brake booster

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "LOSS OF BRAKE FUNCTION WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR WITH NO WARNING LIGHTS / CHIMES. BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR APPEARED FULL - NO EXTERNAL SIGNS OF LEAKS. BRAKE PEDAL HAD A MIND OF IT'S OWN! BRAKES WOULD WORK, THEN PEDAL TO FLOOR, THEN BRAKES WO…"~4,950 mi, complaint #1684933
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENED WITHOUT WARNING WHICH HAD MADE IT DIFFICULT TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TINDOL FORD ([REDACTED ADDRESS],…"~27,000 mi, complaint #1690640
  26. #26

    engine head gasket

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "VEHICLE HAS 23K MILES AND BLUE SMOKE BILLOWS FROM THE TAILPIPE ON COLD STARTUP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CYLINDER HEADS AND VARIOUS O RINGS AND ADVISED THAT THE SMOKE SHOULD STOP AFTER 1-2 WEEKS. IT DID NOT. I RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER IN 2 WEEKS AND…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1485517
    • "MY 2017 F150 XLT WITH LESS THAN 23,000 MILES HAS HAD ITS OIL PAN TOTALLY REPLACED FOR THE SECOND TIME DUE TO GASKET PROBLEM. FIRST FAILURE WAS AT APPROXIMATELY 7,000 MILES. THE REPAIRS WERE DONE UNDER WARRANTY BUT IT IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL YE…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1545515
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnos…"~39,500 mi, complaint #1953168
  27. #27

    steering rack mechanical

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN LEFT OR RIGHT AND BECAME INOPERABLE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED; HOWEVER, THE STEERING ASSIST MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWE…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1612611
    • "STEERING WENT OUT SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING. TRUCK STEERING WHEEL WOULD NOT RETURN AFTER A TURN .THE STEERING RACK WAS EXTREMELY HARD AND NOTCHEY. WAS HARD TO MAINTAIN ON THE ROAD, TRUCK WAS SWERVING SIDE TO SIDE. TRUCK WAS PARKED AND TOWED.AS IT WAS UNSAFE TO CO…"~66,000 mi, complaint #1599867
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, there was an abnormal whistling and dinging sound coming from the vehicle, and the powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the…"~100,000 mi, complaint #2226408
  28. #28

    fuel tank and lines

    1 stranded, 5 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 5000 MILES, AND EACH TIME I ENTER MY GARAGE I SMELL GASOLINE. IT APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE "EASY FUEL" CAPLESS FUEL TANK FILLER. IT HAS NOT BEEN OVERFILLED, AND NO FUEL IS SPILLED ON THE CAP OR NEAR IT IN THE BOTTOM. SEEMS LIKE GAS VA…"~4,514 mi, complaint #1388296
    • "WHILE DRIVING IN LOCAL SHOPPING CENTER BETWEEN STORE #1 AND STORE #2 APPROXIMATELY DISTANCE OF 300 FEET, THE FRONT OF MY GAS TANK FELL TO THE PAVEMENT WHILE THE REAR OF THE TANK REMAINED. I CONTACTED THE FORD ROADSIDE SERVICE WHICH DISPATCHED A TOW VEHICLE THE…"~31,713 mi, complaint #1630936
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The veh…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1798990
  29. #29

    lighting exterior

    3 unsafe, 3 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "NO BREAK LIGHTS, BACKUP LIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS IN REAR."~46,000 mi, complaint #1469964
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact requested that the driver's side fog light be replaced. The contact was informed that the fog light was not fau…"~128,086 mi, complaint #2019083
  30. #30

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    5 unsafe, 1 broken

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "I CALLED GILLESPIE FORD IN GURNEE ILLINOIS 7 WEEKS PRIOR ABOUT A SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER THAT COULD CAUSE A FIRE I WAS TOLD THEY WOULD BE ABLE TO GET IT IN THE FOLLOWING MONDAY AS I CALLED IN THE PREVIOUS WEDNESDAY THEY SAID THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY AT THE LATE…"~29,000 mi, complaint #1521306
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver's side seat belt was stuck and inoperable. The dealer was made aware of the failure and determined that the front driver's side seat belt assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle w…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1881904
    • "MY VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY, AS I CAME OUT FROM MY HOUSE (AROUND 8PM) I NOTICED THE WINDOWS LOOKED VERY DARK AND I COULD NOT SEE IN THE TRUCK. I OPENED THE DRIVER DOOR AND WAS OVERWHELMED WITH A DENSE ELECTRICAL BURN SMELL COMING FROM THE…"~86,000 mi, complaint #1648042
  31. #31

    trunk or liftgate

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE TAILGATE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,500. *BF *TR"~9,500 mi, complaint #1579796
    • "MY ELECTRIC TAILGATE IS COMING DOWN WITHOUT ME OPENING IT. I WAS HOOKING UP MY SNOWMOBILE TRAILER AND IT CAME DOWN ON MY HEAD. WE HAVE HAD IT OPEN GOING DOWN THE ROAD AND WITH A TONNEAU COVER YOU DON'T KNOW IT HAS FALLEN. THANKFULLY THE BOYS HAD DOWN HILL SKIS…"~40,235 mi, complaint #1643724
    • "TAILGATE OPEN REPEATEDLY WHILE PARKED WITH TRUCK SHUT OFF. HAS DONE THIS SINCE NEW. YOU CAN HEAR THE LATCH ACTIVATE AND LET THE TAILGATE OPEN. I HAVE LOST THINGS WHEN I DID NOT REALIZE THE TAILGATE WAS OPEN THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. IT OPENED FIVE TIMES TODA…"~42,000 mi, complaint #1630881
  32. #32

    unintended acceleration

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 10,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. UPON EXITING THE VEHICLE, WHILE IDLING, THE VEHICLE LUNGED IN REVERSE AT APPROXIMATELY 8-10 MPH. A PEDESTRIAN WAS ABLE TO GET INTO THE VEHICLE AND STOP THE ACCELERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HEMBORG FORD ([REDACTED A…"~1,500 mi, complaint #1456122
    • "ON TWO OCCASIONS VEHICLE ACCELERATED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT TOUCHING PEDAL, NOR FLOOR MATS HOLDING PEDAL DOWN. BOTH TIMES WAS FORCED TO PUT TRUCK IN NEUTRAL AND TURN ENGINE OFF. FORD DEALER CANNOT FIX ISSUE B/C CANNOT GET PROBLEM TO REPEAT FOR THEM"~6,800 mi, complaint #1495725
    • "FORD F-150 LOST CONTROL AND ACCELERATED COMING OUT OF CAR WASH TUNNEL. CAR DID NOT RESPOND TO BRAKES AND ACCELERATED INTO A BUILDING INJURING DRIVER AND PEDESTRIAN."~10,000 mi, complaint #1545496
    • "WHILE IN MOTION, I ACCELERATED TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON COMPLETING THE PASS, I PUMPED MY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I RELEASED THE BRAKES, MY TRUCK RAPIDLY ACCELERATED AND WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING, THOUGH I HAD NOT TOUCHED THE GAS PEDAL AND TRIED BRAKIN…"~14,000 mi, complaint #1458218
    • "TODAY WAS THE WORST OF THE 4 TIMES THAT THIS SAME SITUATION OCCURRED. I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA WHEN I ACCELERATED AND SWITCHED LANES TO PASS A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE. THE TRUCK ACCELERATED FINE BUT WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING WH…"~24,319 mi, complaint #1624054
  33. #33

    abs module

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "SUDDEN LOSS BRAKES IN A HARD STOP. THERE ARE VIDEOS EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM WHERE THE ABS UNIT GOES INTO BYPASS AND FOR ONE WHEEL; BUT THEN THE VALUE DOES NOT RESET. THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED TO ME 4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, AND TO MY WIFE ONCE. TAKING OUT TH…"~7,280 mi, complaint #1469435
    • "I WAS SHOCKED AT THE NUMBER OF F150'S ON THE WEB WITH BRAKE PEDALS SUDDENLY GOING TO THE FLOOR DURING ALL TYPES OF STOPPING SITUATIONS. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO SPAN 2016-17 MODELS REGARDLESS OF ENGINE. IT STARTED YESTERDAY WITH A FREEWAY OFF-RAMP FAILURE AND PU…"~9,050 mi, complaint #1442839
  34. #34

    differential

    1 stranded, 4 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • ". LAST SUNDAY I GOT A 2017 F150 XLT STUCK IN A SMALL TWO FOOT SNOW DRIFT. ONCE I GOT STUCK I TRIED ROCKING THE TRUCK, BUT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM FORWARD TO REAR WARD WITHOUT THE TRUCK COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS I GOT A…"~14,000 mi, complaint #1477773
    • "MY NEW F-150 FRONT DIFFERENTIAL LEAKS. WHEN TRYING TO SLOW DOWN VEHICLE I CAN HEAR KNOCK SOUND AND AROUND FRONT AXLE AND SUDDEN DECELERATE."~33,000 mi, complaint #1600982
    • "ON 01-24-2019, I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND NOTICED AN ODOR COMING FROM MY 2017 FORD F-150 TRUCK AND SAW SOME SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A MOTORIST NEXT TO ME POINTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK; I ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND HE SAID HE THOUGHT THERE WAS…"~46,000 mi, complaint #1575402
    • "VEHICLE MAKES VIBRATION STYLE NOISE FROM THE REAR RIGHT SIDE DURING SPEEDS OF 40-50 MPH WITH MINIMAL ACCELERATION AND/OR DURING LOW RPMS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP SERVICE SHOPS ON 4 OCCASIONS DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD WHO ALL CLAIMED IT WAS…"~72,000 mi, complaint #1720033
  35. #35

    instrument cluster

    4 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "I AM HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISAUE AS FORD RECALL 17C01, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 17V053000 WHERE IN COLD CLIMATES THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOESN'T WORK UPON STARTING THE TRUCK. THIS RECALL IS FOR 2017 FORD F150S BUILT IN THE DEARBORN, MI PLANT, BUT WAS NOT EXTENDE…"~9,000 mi, complaint #1445696
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND WOULD NOT DISPLAY THE TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFTER POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR RE…"~31,500 mi, complaint #1526861
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO INDICATE ANY WARNING LIGHTS WHEN THE VEHICLE WASS TURNED ON. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS OFF JUST FOR THE VEHICLE TO RESUME B…"~40,093 mi, complaint #1713286
  36. #36

    parking brake

    5 unsafe

    5
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "PARKING BRAKE ALERT COMES ON READING PARKING BRAKE MALFUNCTION PLEASE HAVE IT CHECKED.THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT WORK AND THE ALERT KEEPS COMMING ON EVEN WHEN I HIT OK.TOOK IT IN 2 TIMES TO FORD DEAL AND THEY REPROGRAMMED BUT IT STILL COMES ON AFTER AWHILE WHE…"~9,172 mi, complaint #1488987
    • "I STOPPED ON LEVEL GROUND, PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN PARK AND STEPPED ON THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I EXITED THE VEHICLE FOR A MINUTE TO PERFORM A MINOR TASK. I LEFT DRIVERS SIDE DOOR OPEN AND THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE END GATE WAS DOWN. I TURNED AROUND TO RENTER…"~14,000 mi, complaint #1497488
    • "TAKATA RECALL TRUCK PUT IN PARK IN PARKING LOT BUT ROLLED AWAY WHILE I WAS INSIDE A BUILDING STRIKING A LIGHT POLE."~44,000 mi, complaint #1568309
  37. #37

    battery and charging

    2 stranded, 1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate upon startup without warning. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the engine shut off while performing a test on the battery. The me…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1775529
    • "The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was stopped at a red light, the vehicle shut off with an "Alarm" alert message on the instrument panel. The contact's husband sought assistance and had the vehicle jumpstar…"~74,800 mi, complaint #2113033
    • "MY VEHICLE BATTERY IS DEAD EVERY MORNING I TOOK IT TO TWO DIFFERENT FORD DEALERS AND THEY COULD NOT TELL ME THE ISSUE BUT STILL HAD TO PAY FOR THE DIAGNOSIS FEE. AT FIRST MY 17 FORD F150 WOULD MAKE ALMOST A JERKING NEXT DAY MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I REPLAC…"~150,000 mi, complaint #1720565
  38. #38

    driveshaft axle cv

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOPPED POSITION AT STOP SIGN. IT'S JERKY AND SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING IS SLIPPING."~48,000 mi, complaint #1653660
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY A FRIEND THAT SAW ON THE NEWS THAT THE VEHICLE YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL HAD RUSTING TO THE DRIVESHAFT AND HANGER BEARING. THE CONTACT EXAMINED HIS VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THE DRIVESHAFT AND HANGER BE…"~58,264 mi, complaint #1731972
  39. #39

    engine cooling

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "The coolant line connector on my passenger side turbo is leaking. Causing my truck to overheat, forcing me to have to stop on side of road. I was informed that the water pump is leaking now also after a leak pressure test was preformed. "complaint #1831280
    • "My F150 has an inherent design defect which makes them predisposed to leak coolant, including allowing the coolant to seep into the engine cylinder, which causes overheating and cylinder head cracking, and can cause the engine to misfire, suddenly stall, or ev…"complaint #2017306
    • "Have had the rear door locks stop working during the cold, it would not allow the doors to shut and stay shut. I did have children in car seats in the truck at the time. After trying to get the locks to work for about 10 minutes they stared working again. Als…"complaint #2064507
    • "Internal coolant leak issues leading to engine failure. Know defect publicly acknowledged by Ford as there is a class action lawsuit for the later models, but same engine (2.7L eco boost) My gauges do not register that my coolant is low or empty. I have taken…"complaint #2097310
  40. #40

    interior trim

    2 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "THE BLACK STITCHING ON THE LEATHER AREAS OF THE DASH IS TURNING PINK. I BELIEVE IT IS BEING CAUSED BY SUN EXPOSURE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY HAVE SENT PICTURES TWICE TO FORD EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE REFUSED BOTH TIMES TO COVER THIS UNDER WARRAN…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1464721
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that rainwater was leaking from the headliner and caused water damage to the front seats and carpet, and there was mold inside the headliner of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several o…"~7,487 mi, complaint #2227315
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER FLOORMATS WERE SOAKED BY RAIN WATER WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS WERE LEAKING. THE CONTACT…"~11,057 mi, complaint #1469913
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS SEPARATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DICK SMITH FORD OF COLUMBIA ([REDACTED ADDRESS], COLUMBIA, SC 29209) WHERE IT WAS INSPECTED BUT, WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1689887
  41. #41

    key fob and immobilizer

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE WAS 21 DEGREES F, COULDN'T UNLOCK OR OPEN DOORS WITH KEY FOB OR MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REMOTELY STARTED AND HAD BEEN RUNNING, PARKED FOR 10 MINUTES BEFORE I TRIED TO UNLOCK AND OPEN THE DOORS. ## VIN PASSED ## FORD F150 2017 #…"~10,000 mi, complaint #1521999
    • "THE 2017 F-150 SUDDENLY EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING; TAILGATE UNINTENDED OPENING, BLIS (BLIND SPOT INFORMATION SYSTEM) FAILURES, CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT FAILURES AND REAR CAMERA BLUE SCREEN FAILURES. THESE FAILURES OCCUR AT A STATUS OF THE VEHICLE,…"~24,000 mi, complaint #1728556
  42. #42

    software or update

    3 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=22, median 124,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V053000 (POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, T…"~8,801 mi, complaint #1379150
  43. #43

    transmission manual clutch

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "After I purchased a RV and making the trip home, we went through several stop lights. As we were slowing down to make a stop at light, the vehicle made an abrupt downshift. Seemed like it was in fourth gear and went in to first or second gear. The vehicle jerk…"complaint #2077319
    • "We purchased this vehicle approximately 6 months ago. On our second long trip of owning it we noticed that when we would give it gas to pass vehicles it would down shift and up shift hard. No warning/error lights came on. We dud have a diagnostic check done bu…"complaint #2078404
    • " 2017 2.7L F150 6 speed transmission. After an hour of drive time transmission vehicle got stuck between 3rd and 5th. If continued to drive it would go into “limp mode” stuck in 3rd gear and unable to accelerate. On my way home this occurred at 70mph on the hi…"complaint #2167833
    • "my 6 speed transmition started shifting erratically. i took it to ford dealership and they did a pcm software download recall and it didnt help. the technition said he drove it and put on the wokorder. no codes stored issue not in leadframe. 1no codes stored…"complaint #2224455
  44. #44

    alignment and pull

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE CRUISE SET AT 70 MPH HIT A COUPLE SMALL PATCH SPOTS AND THE THE STEERING WHEEL WENT CRAZY JERKING AROUND LIKE I HAD A BLOWOUT. I MERGED TO THE APRON OF THE INTERSTATE TO SLOW AND STOP. WHEN I WAS ALMOST STOPPED THE JERKING QUIT.…"~7,800 mi, complaint #1441189
    • "VEHICLE HAS DANGEROUS ERRATIC AND INCONSISTENT STEERING AT ALL SPEEDS. PULLING, WANDERING, EASY TO STEER THEN VERY HARD STEERING. DIFFICULT AND MUCH EFFORT TO CORRECT STEERING AND STAY IN LANE."~13,000 mi, complaint #1478691
    • "FRONT END SHIMMY / WOBBLE AT 55 MPH AFTER HITTING BUMP IN ROAD"~23,900 mi, complaint #1541337
  45. #45

    corrosion and rust

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "ROOF OF TRUCK HAD BAD PAINT CORROSION, LIKE SOMETHING WAS UNDER IT WHEN PAINTED. PRIMER SHOWING THROUGH. WAS NOT NOTICED AT TIME OF BUYING AS WE WEREN'T ON A LADDER TO SEE THE ROOF."complaint #1414997
    • "Frame & suspension problem. Left front wheel attaches to frame was rusted and the wheel tilted in so it was not drivable. Fortunately, I was not driving at highway speed. Otherwise, I easily could have lost control of my truck. Navarre Ford Body Shop, St.…"complaint #1935518
    • "while installing new shocks my mechanic saw that the frame is rusted to the point of being unsafe to drive, some of the connections of the truck bed and cab we so rusted they were disconnected. there were holes 1-2" in diameter in the main frame. took the truc…"complaint #2084846
  46. #46

    exhaust system

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "2017 FORD F-150 2.7L ECOBOOST ENGINE EXHIBITS EXCESSIVE BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AT START UP. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES AN ISSUE EXIST BUT NO FIX - SSM 47696 - SOME 2017-2018 F-150 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ECOBOOST ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE WHITE OR BLU…"~18,000 mi, complaint #1620044
    • "WHILE ACCELERATING MY 2017 FORD RAPTOR 3.5 ECOBOOST I NOTICE A LOUD CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE. CAUSED BY A WARPED AND LEAKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD."~35,200 mi, complaint #1675667
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SILL-TERHAR MOTORS ([REDACTED ADDRESS], BROOMFIELD, CO 80020,…"~35,700 mi, complaint #1560628
  47. #47

    heater core and blower

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "CABIN HEATING/WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING SYSTEM NOT WORKING, ONLY BLOWS SOME WARM AIR THROUGH PASSENGER SIDE DASH VENTS, ONLY COLD AIR TO FLOOR, DRIVERS SIDE DASH VENTS AND WINDSHIELD DEFROST. UNABLE TO CLEAR FOG/FROST FROM WINDSHIELD {SAFETY ISSUE}, PER FORD TSB…"~13,400 mi, complaint #1726612
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 5 MPH out of the driveway, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's husband then heard an abnor…"~120,000 mi, complaint #2075669
  48. #48

    starter

    3 stranded

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "WE WERE STOPPED AT A SIGNAL ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD LEAVING US IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION UNABLE TO ESCAPE THE HEAVY TRAFFIC. A TOW TRUCK PUSHED US OFF THE ROAD UNTIL WE COULD BE TOWED. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A F…"~17,200 mi, complaint #1691651
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts, with the "Charging System - Service Now" displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to…"~73,000 mi, complaint #1956522
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact’s husband attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact tested the battery, but no issue was found. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined…"~118,000 mi, complaint #2071194
  49. #49

    adas blind spot

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TRAILER BLIND SPOT MONITOR IS TURNING ON AUTOMATICALLY DESPITE NO TRAILER BEING CONNECTED. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TWO FIXES WITH NO RESOLUTION. WHEN TRAILER BLIND SPOT IS ENGAGED IT EMITS A FALSE BLIND SPOT MONITOR LIGHT, WHICH CAUSES UNCERTAINTY WHETHER IT IS S…"~13,750 mi, complaint #1552397
  50. #50

    brake pads and rotors

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I HAD NO PROBLEMS WITH MY BRAKES ON MY F150 2017... ACTUALLY I WAS AMAZED HOW LONG I WENT WITH OUT BRAKES BEFORE GETTING THEM FIXED. MY PROBLEMS BEGAN WHEN I DECIDED TO GET NEW BRAKES. I ASKED FOR THE BRAKES THAT WERE ON THE CAR ORIGANALLY WHEN I FIRST BOUGH…"complaint #2006102
    • "During the last two years with my 2017 Ford F150 XLT 4X4 5.4L, I've replaced the brake pads 8 times. I've also replaced the rotors on all 4 wheels. Each time, with less than 30,000 miles between needing to replace the pads, the front pads have worn down the en…"complaint #2174022
  51. #51

    hv system fault reduced power

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "I was driving home from work and without any warning I lost the ability to accelerate when I was on the freeway, a message popped up on my truck screen Powertrain Malfuction/Reduce power. I was lucky this time around as I was able to cost to the shoulder Cars…"complaint #1972695
    • "When driving pulling a trailer going up hill truck goes into limp mode will not shift down too pull the hill have too shut truck off then restart before it will move it happens in all modes tow haul and also in regular mode also tried putting in Manuel mode an…"complaint #2002750
  52. #52

    infotainment head unit

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "COMPUTER SYSTEMS VOICE CONTROL AND MANUAL SYSTEM CONTROLS TIED TO THE COMPUTER SYSTEM IN SYNC3 HAS A 30-60 SEC. RESPONSE DELAY REQUIRING EYES TO BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD TO ANSWER CALLS, MUTE SOUND, USE NAVIGATION, AMONG OTHER SAFETY FEATURES. THIS HAS MADE THE E…"~37,000 mi, complaint #1724482
    • "AFTER LAST SYNC 3 UPDATE RESTARTED TRUCK AND TOUCHSCREEN FAILED TO WORK, OR HAVE THE GPS MAP SHOWS UP. CANNOT PROGRAM GPS FOR DIRECTIONS APIM FAILURE ONLY 41752 MILES ON TRUCK."~41,400 mi, complaint #1679209
  53. #53

    noise or vibration unspecified

    2 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "WIND NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM BOTH FRONT DOORS. DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE NEW ALUMINUM BODY BUT THEY DON'T HAVE A FIX. THE 10 SPEED TRANSMISSION SHUTTERS AT RANDOM."complaint #1437406
    • "2017 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VIBRATION ISSUES. *LD *JS"complaint #1450522
  54. #54

    paint and clearcoat

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Paint peeling off from roof area exposing bare metal."complaint #2021640
    • "Paint is peeling and falling off due to a manufacturer defect and causing a driving hazard. "complaint #2067907
  55. #55

    stability and traction control

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "WOULD NOT TOW THE RECOMMENDED WEIGHT. TSC CAME ON, ALMOST WRECKED, ANOTHER VEHICLE DID. TRANSMISSION AND REAR AXLE MALFUNCTIONED. TOWING DIDN'T WORK IN TOWN ON FLAT TERRAIN IN HOUSTON TEXAS. TOOK TRUCK BACK TO DEARLERS THEY AGREED."~500 mi, complaint #1516802
  56. #56

    tire failure

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE HANKOOK DYNAPRO ATM 275/55R20 TIRES ARE FAULTY AND HANKOOK DOES NOT STAND BY THEIR 50,000 MILE WARRANTY ON THEM. I HAVE PROOF FROM MY FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT. "~46,000 mi, complaint #1620511
    • "The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Evolution H/T, Tire size: 275/65/R18, DOT Number: 3018. The contact stated that the driver’s side tire had started to form air bubbles on the sidewall. The contact took the vehicle to th…"~117,000 mi, complaint #1750362
  57. #57

    transmission cvt

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "While driving 80 mph using cruise control on flat straight freeway, vehicle randomly would downshift from 10th gear into much lower gears, causing rapid deceleration. This happened multiple times, after transmission issues were reported to dealer and dealer "c…"complaint #2028725
    • "Loss of gear at highway speeds. Went from 10th gear to 1st. Tires locked up and an error for the drive train showed up on the dash. Pulled over, restarted vehicle and it seemed to work. This has happened 3 times since. I was luck that no vehicles were ar…"complaint #2077537
  58. #58

    wheel bearing

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "AT 31K MILES I STARTED TO GET A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR. TOOK IT TO DEALER, THEY CHECKED IT OUT AND SAID IT WAS DUE TO PLAY IN THE AXLE BEARING. THEY SAID FORD TOLD THEM NOT TO TOUCH IT BECAUSE IT WAS AN INHERENT CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. I…"~31,153 mi, complaint #1690558
  59. #59

    ac compressor and refrigerant

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "AT 62,000 MILEAGE, THE AC COMPRESSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED AND BELT THAT I WAS WARNED WOULD SEIZE. I AM A FIRST RESPONDER DRIVING INTO OUR NEARBY MOUNTAIN RANGE. WE DROPPED OFF THE TRUCK AT THE SANTA CRUZ, CA FORD DEALERSHIP ON SEP 28, 2020 AND THE JOB WAS COMPLE…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1721173
  60. #60

    adas collision warning

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGES BRAKES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NO TRAFFIC OR OBSTACLE WAS IN FRONT OF MY VEHICLE TO CAUSE IT TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 70MPH. MESSAGES AS FOLLOWS: HILL DESCENT CONTROL WARNING ILLUMINATED CAUSING BRAKES TO ENGAGE…"~5,000 mi, complaint #1463612
  61. #61

    adas lane keeping

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED, IT WAS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVER ALERT SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER ALERT SYSTEM FAILED TO KEEP THE VEHICLE WITHIN THE OCCUPIED LANE AS WELL AS WARN THE CONTACT IF THE VEHICL…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1368385
  62. #62

    cruise control conventional

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Cruise control randomly disabled several times while traveling. This is a known issue with the Clock spring and is a significant safety issue!"complaint #1980446
  63. #63

    evap system

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "2017 Ford F150 with 2.7 Ecoboost Since Oct 2024 thru Present Error code P2450 with Check Engine Light Same issue with 2016 models and there are no recalls fore the 2017. WHY??? After vehicle sitting off fore shoot periot check light comes on with same error c…"complaint #2126879
  64. #64

    fluid leak unspecified

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "1. MY RAPTOR WAS MADE IN 1/2017. 2. IT TOOK LOTS OF CALLS AND FED EX SHIPMENT OVER NIGHT TO THE DEALER AND 5 DAYS FROM MONDAY TO LATE FRIDAY TO GET THE RAPTOR BACK. FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS FORD COULD NOT SAY WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. 3. IT DOES APPEAR T…"~500 mi, complaint #1361254
  65. #65

    fuel injector

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "There was an unknown problem with a fuel injector that resulted in the a vapor lock of the engine. This incident happened in traffic while idling at a stop light. There was zero stress on the engine at the time of the incident. This was a busy intersection, an…"complaint #2137523
  66. #66

    horn

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "HORN STOPPED WORKING, THIS A TWO PART HORN THAT DOES NOT OPERATE CORRECTLY CAUSING A SAFETY CONCERN. HAD A MOTORIST DRIFTING INTO MY LANE THAT COULD NOT HEAR MY HORN WHEN I TRIED TO ALERT HIM TO THE ISSUE"~29,000 mi, complaint #1645143
  67. #67

    power steering hydraulic

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "DEFLECTOR FORD PART NUMBER 8327 TORE AND IS RUBBING AGAINST POWER STEERING AND TRANSMISSION COOLANT HOSES AT 19,127 MILES. FORD SAYS THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY."~19,127 mi, complaint #1479528
  68. #68

    steering column

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHILE DRIVING THE 2017 FORD F-150 THE STEERING BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN ON A CITY STREET. THE STEERING WENT OUT WITH 38K MILES. THE DEALERSHIP FIXED BY REPLACING THE STEERING COLUMN AND ELECTRONIC CONTROLS FOR $1730."~38,000 mi, complaint #1513116
  69. #69

    suspension struts shocks

    1 broken

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "Both front springs failed sitting in my driveway. I noticed one broke in April and the other broke in June. Both time just being parked. I have not taken the truck mudrunning, hill climbing, jumping and no modifications have been done to the truck. "complaint #2214151
  70. #70

    unknown

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR"complaint #1703801

NHTSA investigations

Search NHTSA's own recall and complaint database for FORD F 150 directly.