2017 FORD F-150 Complaints

Sudden downshift at highway speeds. Sudden shift into neutral at highway speeds. Transmission slams into lower gear causing rear end to make noise.

Was pulling boat out of water stopped at top of ramp to put on back straps and remove plug,got to back of truck heard pop and boat and truck went in water,total loss truck,there has been complaints on this.

Took my 2017 Ford F-150 in for a diagnostic on May 8 2026 for wrench symbol check engine light and issues down shifting and sliding tires shop manager and technician claimed the vehicle is unsafe to drive and talked to the Service manager deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive wanted it grounded do to the safety concerns related to Recall 26S28 (PCM/TRS) stated the down shifting is cause catastrophic failure to all mechanical components transmission engine and rear end kidding the tires especially in wet weather the truck would cause a accident..cause the sliding of the tires..so my truck is at APPLE FORD OF LYNCHBURG GROUNDED as of May 9 2026 I still owe on the truck and have no ride dealer nor manufacture was willing to pay for a rental that cost $65 a day wanted me to pay then reimburse me once a remedy was available I cant afford that..1600 a month we are roughly 2 months away from hopefully a remedy being available stated by recall website.. so if my truck is showing all the signs of the described in the recall(26S28) has stated in it why is FORD not putting a DO NOT DRIVE on the recall for all these trucks if the technician seems them unsafe.. I shouldn't have to pay for a rental I cant afford cause ford is lacking a remedy and wont even buy it back cause of safety issues codes PO732 INCCORECT 2ND GEAR RATIO

Past issue was when vehicle was in Tow/Haul mode it would down shift unprompted. Currently when you break hard it won’t downshift and stays in previous gear causing the inability to accelerate with out putting in park the back in drive. I have almost been hit twice on interstate while manually shifting. My truck is currently in a ford shop and they say I need a new transmission?? However there are no problems with transmission issued by computer.

As I was leaving work and I went to pull out onto Hwy 45 in Columbus Ms and the transmission in my 2017 F150 jerked and hesitated between 1st and 2nd gear and almost got me hit on the driver side by oncoming traffic at a speed of 65+

The contact owned a 2017 Ford F150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH on a country road, the vehicle independently veered to the right, went down a ditch, and hit a tree. Both driver-side and front passenger-side air bags were deployed. The contact sustained minor injuries, a bruise on the left arm below the elbow, a small bump on the forehead, and lower back pain. A police report was filed. The contact's wife was called and stopped by the scene of the accident and picked up the contact. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The insurance company was notified and declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Vehicle is a 2017 Ford F-150 equipped with the 5.0L engine and 6R80 automatic transmission. The transmission has developed repeated harsh and abnormal shifting behavior, primarily during upshifts between 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gears. During these shifts, the vehicle lurches/kicks forward abruptly and feels as though it is driving over a bump or being struck from behind. Condition is more pronounced when transmission is cold and worsens significantly under load, including while towing or driving uphill. Issue has persisted despite transmission fluid service/triple flush, adaptive relearn procedure, and replacement of spark plugs/ignition coils to rule out engine-related causes. Independent Transmission Shop has inspected vehicle, confirmed abnormal transmission operation, and advised that internal transmission wear/failure is likely. Transmission fluid was reported to be excessively dark/dirty for mileage. No warning lights or transmission fault codes are currently present. The harsh and unpredictable shift behavior creates a safety concern because the vehicle can surge/lurch unexpectedly during acceleration, particularly when merging into traffic, climbing grades, or towing. Sudden driveline shock during gear changes may affect vehicle stability and driver control, especially in wet/low-traction conditions or while towing. Transmission remains installed in vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. Vehicle has been inspected by an independent transmission repair facility; manufacturer has not inspected vehicle at this time. Symptoms first became noticeable at approximately 70,000 miles and have progressively worsened. Photo attachments of conclusion by Independent Transmission Shop have been uploaded.

going down highway (60mph) a sudden rear wheels lock up jerking the steering wheel out of my hand sudden down shift causing me to be put in the median...wrench symbol pops up trucks in limp mode... no 1-6 gear light or light to show if i am in P.R.N.D.M.1.2. Truck won't start back up until it wants too if you cut it off in limp mode (factory reset) unhooking negative battery cable dosent work. Check engine light appear had is scanned showed issues with body control, modules power control modules and the Transmission range sensor power steering loss of voltage.. It constantly does it when ever it wants to with no warning with conditions getting worse truck now pops out of gear when stopped if in limp mode. Wrench symbol never disappears still no 1-6 light on the dash.the sudden down shift only occurs sometimes but down shift is called a money shift its catastrophic to all mechanical components (Transmission.Motor. Rear End) truck being diagnostic at Ford in a few days..Cooperate contact has been made multiple times with no help!!!

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving in fifth gear, the vehicle suddenly downshifted into second gear. Five minutes later while driving in third gear, the vehicle abruptly downshifted to second gear. The fault with the electrical system was displayed. The recall letter for NHTSA Campaign Number 26V237000 (Power Train) was received. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was contacted, who informed the parts were not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

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 55-65 MPH, the steering wheel lurched out of his hands. The vehicle was difficult to control. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle locked up. The vehicle went into limp mode. The RPM increased to high. The wrench symbol was being displayed. The contact stated that his anxiety had increased while utilizing the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The BBB was contacted, and a claim was opened, which was later denied. The manufacturer was contacted regarding a loaner and a buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.