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2017 Ford F-150 recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 18
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 1,133
Latest campaign: Jun 9, 2026

Recall summary by component18

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	4	Apr 14, 2026	26V237000 18V213000 17V671000 17V053000
Service brakes, hydraulic	3	Apr 11, 2025	25V236000 22V150000 20V332000
Engine	2	Apr 8, 2019	19V278000 18V894000
Seat belts	2	Aug 31, 2018	18V568000 17V526000
Latches/locks/linkages	2	Oct 16, 2017	17V652000 17V331000
Seats	2	Sep 25, 2017	17V599000 17V332000
Electrical system	1	Jun 9, 2026	26V370000
Suspension	1	Apr 12, 2021	21E027000
Air bags	1	Aug 28, 2017	17V529000

Safety recalls18

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jun 9, 2026Latest campaign


Jun 9, 202626V370000	Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V370000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V053. The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect." Risk An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V370000 · Jun 9, 2026
Apr 14, 202626V237000	Power train: automatic transmission Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V237000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear. Risk Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026. Campaign NHTSA 26V237000 · Apr 14, 2026
Apr 11, 202525V236000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V236000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster. Risk A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150. Campaign NHTSA 25V236000 · Apr 11, 2025
Mar 11, 202222V150000	Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to… DetailsHide details for campaign 22V150000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster. Risk A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11. Campaign NHTSA 22V150000 · Mar 11, 2022
Apr 12, 202121E027000	Suspension: front control arm An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21E027000 What's wrong Tenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015-2018 Ford F-150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint. Risk An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1-877-489-6659. Campaign NHTSA 21E027000 · Apr 12, 2021
Jun 8, 202020V332000	Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components master cylinder A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort… DetailsHide details for campaign 20V332000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster. Risk A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31. Campaign NHTSA 20V332000 · Jun 8, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component1,133

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1,133Complaints filed

37Involving a crash

19Involving a fire

32Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Power train	326	29	5	1	2
Engine	273	24	1	5	3
Unknown or other	137	12	4	5	5
Structure	105	9	3	0	3
Electrical system	103	9	0	7	2
Service brakes	81	7	9	0	4
Engine and engine cooling	65	6	0	0	0
Steering	51	5	1	0	0
Vehicle speed control	48	4	4	0	5
Latches/locks/linkages	41	4	2	0	5
Wheels	40	4	2	0	0
Visibility/wiper	37	3	0	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	23	2	0	0	1
Air bags	23	2	12	0	12
Seat belts	17	2	3	1	5

13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names F-150, F-150 Crew Cab, F-150 Regular Cab, F-150 Supercab.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“On 10/13/2026, driving about 25 mph on a city street, my truck entered failsafe with no prior warning lamps or symptoms.”
Filed 10/15/2026 · ODI 11771529
Power train
“My vehicle is experiencing the exact severe safety risk detailed in NHTSA Recall 26V237 (Ford Campaign 26S28) - dropping gears and risking a crash.”
Filed 10/13/2026 · ODI 11770807
Unknown or other
“During light deceleration or light acceleration in the 10 speed gear ranges of 3 to 5, my transmission gives a sudden CLUNK noise and jerk. I have about 85K miles of light in town and highway use.”
Filed 10/09/2026 · ODI 11770190

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2017 Ford F-150 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 18 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford F-150. The most recent, 26V370000 (reported June 9, 2026), concerns electrical system. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Ford F-150 recalls for?

The largest group is power train, with 4 campaigns. Others: service brakes, hydraulic (3), engine (2), seat belts (2). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Ford F-150?

Power train is the most-reported component, named in 326 complaints out of 1,133 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 37 crashs and 19 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Ford F-150?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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