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2017 Ford F-150: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2017 Ford F-150 as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

18Safety recalls
77Owner complaints to NHTSA
3Defect investigations

Most-reported problems

What 2017 Ford F-150 owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Power Train54Most reports between 40k and 130k miles
Vehicle Speed Control11
Electrical System10Most reports between 10k and 60k miles
Engine9Most reports between 30k and 100k miles
Unknown Or Other5Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Service Brakes5Most reports between 0 and 40k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2017 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • EngineDec 2018 · Campaign 18V894000
  • EngineApr 2019 · Campaign 19V278000
  • Seat Belts: PretensionerAug 2018 · Campaign 18V568000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsOct 2017 · Campaign 17V652000
  • Air Bags: FrontalAug 2017 · Campaign 17V529000
  • Seat Belts: Rear/OtherAug 2017 · Campaign 17V526000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages: DoorsMay 2017 · Campaign 17V331000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionJan 2017 · Campaign 17V053000
  • Seats: Front AssemblyMay 2017 · Campaign 17V332000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionOct 2017 · Campaign 17V671000
  • Power Train: Automatic TransmissionApr 2018 · Campaign 18V213000
  • SeatsSep 2017 · Campaign 17V599000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-upEA26001 · opened Jan 2026 · open
  • Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-upPE25002 · opened Mar 2025 · closed Jan 2026
  • Seatbelt Pretensioner FirePE18008 · opened Aug 2018 · closed Dec 2018

Theft risk

The F-150 is number 7 on the NICB list of most-stolen vehicles in the US (first half of 2025, all model years). Ask about anti-theft protection before you buy.

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations; NICB. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.