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Ford F150

2017 only

1,775 classified complaints 17 recalls

896,764 sold in the US for 2017.

16 complaints on file
per 10,000 sold

2017 Ford F150 have 1,775 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 17 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting, typically surfacing around 95,891 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2017 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Ford F150 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2017 only

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 396 complaints · 4.4/10k sold

Median onset: 95,891 miles. 1.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 239 complaints · 2.7/10k sold

Median onset: 24,000 miles. 3.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 126 complaints · 1.4/10k sold

Median onset: 107,179 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 113 complaints · 1.3/10k sold

Median onset: 72,200 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 105 complaints · 1.2/10k sold

Median onset: 67,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 78 complaints · 0.9/10k sold

Median onset: 31,538 miles. 1.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Master cylinder and booster · Brakes 67 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 10,825 miles. 3.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Oil consumption and leaks · Engine 63 complaints · 0.7/10k sold

Median onset: 35,700 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Which other vehicles have oil consumption problems? →

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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How does 2017 compare with other F150 years? Every model year ranked by complaints per 10,000 sold. See years →

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2017 model year. See the full Ford F150 report for every year and full specs/safety data.