Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford F-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford F-150 has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,148 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 6 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #26V370000 Instrument Cluster Failure/FMVSS 102 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #26V237000 Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #25V236000 Loss of Brake Function from Brake Fluid Leak NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #22V150000 Brake Master Cylinder May Leak Fluid into Booster NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21E027000 Upper Ball Joint May Be Installed Incorrectly NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #20V332000 Brake Master Cylinder May Leak into Booster NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V278000 Damage to Block Heater Connector may cause Fire NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V894000 Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V568000 Fire after Seat Belt Pretensioner Deployment NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V213000 Missing Roll Pin Causing Loss of Park Function NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V671000 Transmission Shift Linkage may Disconnect NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V652000 Doors may Open while Driving NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V599000 Insufficient Seat and Seat Belt Weld/FMVSS 210,207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V526000 Left Rear Seat Belt may Detach/FMVSS 210 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V529000 Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V332000 Driver Seat Back Frame May Fail/FMVSS 202, 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V331000 Door may Unlatch in a Side Impact Collision NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V053000 Instrument Cluster May Fail to Illuminate/FMVSS 102 NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 337 complaints
- Engine 274 complaints
- Unknown or Other 137 complaints
- Structure 106 complaints
- Electrical System 105 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 65 complaints
Of the 1,148 complaints on file, 37 report a crash and 19 a fire; across all 1,148 complaints, owners report 32 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $12,000–$18,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford F-150 has an average reliability rating due to notable issues with powertrain and engine components, as evidenced by a high complaint count. While it's a popular model with good overall performance, the potential for costly repairs is present, particularly as the vehicle ages.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| transmission | 80,000–100,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | very common |
| engine | 70,000–90,000 miles | $2,000–$5,000 | common |
| brake system | 60,000–85,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| steering rack | 90,000–120,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–75,000 miles | $100–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 7,500 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
- Brake system inspection yearly
- Coolant system service every 45,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 7,500 miles
- Battery test every year
- Cabin air filter replacement biannually
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Delayed or rough transmission shifts
- Engine misfires or rough idle
- Brake pedal vibration
- Steering wheel play
- Electrical system failures
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford F-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.