2017 FORD F-150 Complaints

The power moon roof components are made from plastic, which over time have cracked from sun exposure. When the rail system cracked, it caused the sliding glass panel to become loose and rattle around while driving. It also allows water to enter the inside of the vehicle when it rains, causing damage to electrical components.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear and passenger’s side rear bottom doors failed to latch as intended. The door ajar audible sound repeatedly pinged. The contact stated that the failure was a safety issue and that the sound was distracting while driving. The contact stated that several dealers were contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2018 under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.

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 highway and the truck downshifted and caused tires to lock up. Dealership diagnosed this as lead frame failure

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly jerked while driving and attempting to shift gears. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the catalytic converter and timing components had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact later stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power, and there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

The oil pan leaking is a known problem with their design. It is a problem because of them using a plastic part meeting a aluminum part. They know its a problem. If the leak in the pan continues to leak and oil can contact the hot exhaust and cause a fire, or if enough oil was to leak out while driving, the engine could seize and cause the truck to go out of control.

The transmission for this vehicle is failing. When accelerating it shifts to a lower gear without warning. It appears to be slipping into gears that it should not be shifting into. When first putting the vehicle into drive it often lurches forward so a hard braking action is required when shifting from park to drive. Dealer is so overwhelmed by transmission issues they require months in advance to see vehicle. Once received they need a week to just evaluate then “up to two months” to repair it. They indicate it’s a known issue with the Ford 10 speeds. A warning notice is constant and cannot be reset. “See manual”

Transmission seems to be faulty. While accelerating the transmission will shift from 4th gear to 1st gear then up to 3rd gear. Sometimes it will return to normal operation at the point, sometimes it will continue to shift up and down at random. I have been told by the shop (more than 1) that the transmission is fine. This random and hard down shifting cause the vehicle to lose speed which is very unsafe. I first noticed the problem about 6 months after I purchased the truck (Oct. of 2024) as a hesitation when shifting from 3rd to 4th. This is an ongoing problem that continues to worsen as time goes on. Currently the vehicle is available with reasonable accommodations to be inspected.

2017 f150 with only 48,330 original miles. Having issues with transmission stalling,jerking in between gears. After last night I have had enough due to an almost potentially fatal accident. While making a left hand turn the transmission stalled for way too long and an 18 wheeler came over the hill ( it’s a blind spot turn) and came very close to hitting me broad side of my truck. This issue could have costed me my life. The transmission fluid is fine as it was checked very recently at my last service less than 100 miles ago. The dealership wants 200 dollars just to hook it up to a computer just to see if the TCM is showing any codes. I have already had that checked for free somewhere else and it is not. The dealership will not do anything unless I pay for that to be done first. I cannot afford to give away 200 dollars for free. But if I give them 200 dollars then they can give me an estimate for repair that ranges from 1000 to 10,000 dollars which is what other customers have paid or been taken advantage of for that amount.

12/31/2025 NHTSA, I am writing to formally report a serious safety issue involving my Ford F-150. On [XXX] in rural Alaska, my Ford F-150 experienced a flat tire in extreme winter conditions (approximately –15°F). I was traveling with my [XXX] child. When we attempted to change the tire, the lug nuts could not be removed using the factory tools provided with the vehicle. A tow truck was dispatched from the only available service on a holiday evening, which was 45 minutes away. The tow operator was then unable to remove the lug nuts with any of his professional equipment. We were subsequently informed that this is a known issue with Ford’s chrome-capped, two-piece lug nuts swelling or deforming, making them incompatible with standard sockets. As a result, what should have been a routine roadside tire change became a prolonged and dangerous situation for my child and me in life-threatening cold. We were stranded for 3 hours and nearly ran out of gas keeping the vehicle warm. It took a blowtorch provided by a passing Good Samaritan to complete the tire changeover. This failure created a significant safety hazard. A vehicle that cannot have a flat tire serviced during an emergency—especially in extreme weather—poses an unacceptable risk to occupants. This was not due to misuse, improper maintenance, or lack of tools, but rather an apparent design or materials defect that rendered the lug nuts unusable. Vehicle details: - Year/Model: 2017 Ford F-150 - VIN: [XXX] - Location of incident: Miles outside of Willow, Alaska This situation placed a minor child at risk in extreme winter conditions and should not occur in any Ford vehicle. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Ford F-150. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. The contact stated that it was discovered that the mileage on the title was 205,690. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 104,000, and the Carfax report listed the mileage at 189,000.