2017 FORD F-150 Complaints

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied at the residence, while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started to hesitate. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,137.

while installing new shocks my mechanic saw that the frame is rusted to the point of being unsafe to drive, some of the connections of the truck bed and cab we so rusted they were disconnected. there were holes 1-2" in diameter in the main frame. took the truck to local dealer which inspected it ask said the frame needed to be changed, when I asked if the truck was safe to drive the service rep did not want to answer the question, only said "frame has to be changed" I left the truck there as I did not want to sign any release of liability as felt unsafe driving the truck. I am first owner, bought the truck brand new and always maintained it and took good care of it.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, and the contact became aware of an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. Additionally, the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, there was a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the mechanic observed the rattling sound and associated the sound with the cam phaser. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Transmission error codes P0706 and P0707. Causes vehicle to be non operational. Cause is due to a bad sensor the lead frame in the valve body of the 6R80 transmission. On the 2011-2014 model years there was a recall issued, but the problem still exists I. The 2015-2017 model years. In my case, the module is failing at 8yrs/92750 miles.

Have had issues with transmission for years and was checked previously and dealer said no problems. Seems like it was down shifting for no reason. No recalls. In 2024 while driving I experienced sudden loss of power and seemed like down shifting from transmission on major highway and almost came to a stop in the middle of the lane. This was frightening! This continued to happen. Took to dealer and they said I had to replace the transmission.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 60-70 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact's son was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could be related to a defective oil pump, and that there were metal shavings inside the oil. The vehicle was then towed to the private dealer where it was purchased, and the same assessment was made. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a case would be submitted for goodwill assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown error message was displayed on the instrument panel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and failed to restart. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact pushed the vehicle over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that the failure had occurred in the middle of the highway with his two minor children seated inside the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured oil valve cover, allowing oil to drain onto the alternator and connector. The contact was informed that the oil valve cover and alternator needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the oil pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was the result of the oil pan leaking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

While driving at highway speed, transmission will downshift into 5th gear mostly, but at times down to 3rd gear. Street driving, it will at times downshift all the way down to 1st gear. Whenever switching from Drive to reverse, it won't go. Have to switch back and forth between the two until it engages. Noticed this issue doesn't happen until the transmission temperature is over 200°.