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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,120 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2017 Ford F-150 electrical problems

electrical problem

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2017 Ford F-150 Owner Comments

problem #11

Mar 032018

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

We are experiencing separate serious safety issues with our F-150: 1. the capless gas tank system causes the gas shutoff when refilling to not stop at 'full'. this causes gas to spray in an arc for 3-4 seconds - covering both people and the ground with approx 16-24 oz of gas. 2. the front doors, when subjected to freezing temperatures will open but will not reclose until the latch mechanism is C ompltwtely defrosted - approx 15 minutes. This means that during that time the doors are unable to be closed at all. Additionally, the rear view camera/driver information screen is 'shorting out', causing the camera to be 'stuck on' or the inability to toggle to navigation or features beyond the main screen until a minimum speed (approx 15-20 mph) is reached.

- Battle Ground, WA, USA

problem #10

May 162018

F-150

  • 46,000 miles
No break lights, backup lights, parking lights, turn signal lights in rear.

- Randolph, MS, USA

problem #9

Mar 012018

F-150

  • 1,500 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. Upon exiting the vehicle, while idling, the vehicle lunged in reverse at approximately 8-10 mph. A pedestrian was able to get into the vehicle and stop the acceleration. The vehicle was taken to hemborg Ford (1900 hammer ave, norco, ca), but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,500.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #8

Feb 072018

F-150

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Ford F-150 door latch will not locks or close properly in cold weather and freezing temperatures. Using a bungee to keep door shut. Dealership said there is no fix for this because the vehicle has the most current recall parts. I believe that this can and will be a safety hazard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is not acceptable!!

- Seatac, WA, USA

problem #7

Dec 282017

F-150

  • miles
My drivers door does not "latch" when I close it. It appears this occurs when below freezing. I see forums about being wet/freezing. Mine happens in normal cold/non wet conditions as well. The vehicle was towed to a local Ford dealer for service, they told me they don't have parts come back next week, I did. They said there's no fix and they might want a water test. At this point I have no intention of being inconvenienced by their blundering and guessing. I told them to call me when they have a fix. I sell Mercedes-Benz products so I empathize with recalls however I am beyond frustrated that I drive to work holding my door shut. I have read many frustrating situations concerning this on the forums. It seems this has been going on since 2015. It is disturbing that Ford can't come up with a dependable solution in almost 3 years. My vehicle is not on the recall list but I am having the problem. This is totally unacceptable.

- Tiverton, RI, USA

problem #6

Jan 012018

F-150

  • 9,000 miles
I am having the exact same isaue as Ford recall 17C01, NHTSA campaign number 17V053000 where in cold climates the instrument cluster doesn't work upon starting the truck. This recall is for 2017 Ford F150S built in the dearborn, mi plant, but was not extended to my 2017 Ford F150built in the dearborn, mi plant. This issues has happened on multiple occasions.

- Fairhope, AL, USA

problem #5

Oct 292017

F-150

  • 8,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The engine shut off and the truck rolled to a stop. Meanwhile, several warning messages flashed on the instrument panel and smoke began pouring from under the hood. I got out and looked under the vehicle and sparks were profusely flying. I walked away from the vehicle and the engine ignited within 5 seconds. The entire incident occurred within 10-15 seconds. The vehicle was totaled.

- Morrisville, NC, USA

problem #4

Jun 222017

F-150

  • 20 miles
The day after I bought the vehicle, the cross traffic and blind spot sensors failed. The dealership has been unable to fix the problem. Ford told the dealership to replace parts, but the parts are not available and they don't know when they will be.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #3

Jun 212017

F-150

  • 2,000 miles
Engine stalls at stop (after letting up on brake and auto start stop re-starts the engine) followed by "hill start assist not available" error flashes along with other brake related errors; vehicle engine won't turn over/start unless transmission is put back into park. Upon restarting all engine error/fault messages are cleared and things seem back to normal. Today was the second time this has happened. The first time was about 7 days ago. This is dangerous should it happen entering an intersection. I reported the problem to livermore Ford and they said that since it is intermittent without a check engine light on they cannot diagnose it.

- Dublin, CA, USA

problem #2

May 172017

F-150

  • 8,801 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V053000 (power train, electrical system). The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. After the vehicle was serviced, the contact was informed that the software was corrupted and the vehicle was inoperable. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,801.

- Newman, GA, USA

problem #1

Jan 312017

F-150

  • 25,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. When the vehicle was manufactured, it was equipped with a driver alert system. The contact stated that the driver alert system failed to keep the vehicle within the occupied lane as well as warn the contact if the vehicle began to veer into another lane. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in any recalls related to the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.

- Du Quoin, IL, USA

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