2017 Ford F-150 reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2017 Ford F-150 — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,720
- 1,238 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 476 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 17
- see below
- Reported harm
- 48 reported crashes · 49 injuries · 23 fires
What owners report fails — 2017 Ford F-150
- POWER TRAIN 476
- ENGINE 302
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 155
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 117
- STRUCTURE:BODY 97
17 recalls on record for the 2017 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 26V370000 · 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PA An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increa
- NHTSA 26V237000 · 2026 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 25V236000 · 2025 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a c
- NHTSA 22V150000 · 2022 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake funct
- NHTSA 20V332000 · 2020 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COM A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front br
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 2017 Ford F-150
A vehicle's complaint record hints at the repair and maintenance budget you'll need. Add your state, purchase price, and mileage to the TCO calculator for the full picture.
Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2017 Ford F-150 units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Ford F-150 reliable?
NHTSA has 1,720 consumer complaints on record for the 2017 Ford F-150 and 17 recalls. The most-reported problem area is power train (476 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2017 Ford F-150 units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford F-150?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (476), engine (302), unknown or other (155), electrical system (117). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2017 Ford F-150?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.