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Ford F-150 2017 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2017 Ford F-150: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

1,463Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints
17Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls
3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations
79Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train560 complaints

560 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V671000, 18V213000, 26V237000.

Engine384 complaints

384 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 18V894000, 19V278000.

Unknown Or Other162 complaints

162 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System137 complaints

137 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V053000, 26V370000.

Brakes118 complaints

118 complaints; 3 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 20V332000, 22V150000, 25V236000.

Vehicle Structure112 complaints

112 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control66 complaints

66 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering59 complaints

59 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility57 complaints

57 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels46 complaints

46 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages44 complaints

44 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V331000, 17V652000.

Fuel and Propulsion System28 complaints

28 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags23 complaints

23 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 17V529000.

Seat Belts17 complaints

17 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V526000, 18V568000.

Suspension12 complaints

12 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system. Campaigns: 17V332000, 17V599000.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

17V053000Reported January 24, 2017 - 6,792 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on January 24, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 6,792 vehicles across all affected models.

17V331000Reported May 22, 2017 - 14,410 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 14,410 vehicles across all affected models.

17V332000Reported May 22, 2017 - 2,204 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 2,204 vehicles across all affected models.

17V526000Reported August 28, 2017 - 117,423 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 117,423 vehicles across all affected models.

17V529000Reported August 28, 2017 - 650 vehicles potentially affected

Air Bags. Recall covering the air bags system, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 650 vehicles across all affected models.

17V599000Reported September 25, 2017 - 504 vehicles potentially affected

Seats. Recall covering the seats system, reported to NHTSA on September 25, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 504 vehicles across all affected models.

17V652000Reported October 16, 2017 - 1,101,107 vehicles potentially affected

Latches, Locks and Linkages. Recall covering the latches, locks and linkages system, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 1,101,107 vehicles across all affected models.

17V671000Reported October 24, 2017 - 11,783 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 2017. The campaign covers an estimated 11,783 vehicles across all affected models.

18V213000Reported April 4, 2018 - 142 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 4, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 142 vehicles across all affected models.

18V568000Reported August 31, 2018 - 1,619,112 vehicles potentially affected

Seat Belts. Recall covering the seat belts system, reported to NHTSA on August 31, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 1,619,112 vehicles across all affected models.

18V894000Reported December 18, 2018 - 410,289 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 2018. The campaign covers an estimated 410,289 vehicles across all affected models.

19V278000Reported April 8, 2019 - 131,068 vehicles potentially affected

Engine. Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on April 8, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 131,068 vehicles across all affected models.

20V332000Reported June 8, 2020 - 292,311 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2020. The campaign covers an estimated 292,311 vehicles across all affected models.

22V150000Reported March 11, 2022 - 195,864 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on March 11, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 195,864 vehicles across all affected models.

25V236000Reported April 11, 2025 - 123,611 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2025. The campaign covers an estimated 123,611 vehicles across all affected models.

26V237000Reported April 14, 2026 - 1,392,935 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 1,392,935 vehicles across all affected models.

26V370000Reported June 9, 2026 - 4,445 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2026. The campaign covers an estimated 4,445 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA26001Opened January 30, 2026 - Open

Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up. Resulted in recall campaign 26V237.

PE18008Opened August 3, 2018 - Closed December 17, 2018

Seatbelt Pretensioner Fire. Resulted in recall campaign 18V568000.

PE25002Opened March 21, 2025 - Closed January 30, 2026

Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

201746
2018101
2019108
202080
202172
2022103
2023150
2024227
2025280
2026296
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.