2017 Ford F-150 body & structure problems

Related recalls

• Recall 18V568000Aug 31, 20181,619,112 vehicles
  SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 Regular Cab and SuperCrew Cab vehicles. If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

  Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the B-pillar insulation material and wiring harness tape, and install heat resistant tape, free of charge. The recall began September 28, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S27.

• Recall 17V652000Oct 16, 20171,101,107 vehicles
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.

  Risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.

• Recall 17V331000May 22, 201714,410 vehicles
  LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles originally produced with black or body colored exterior door handles that may have been subsequently equipped with a chrome exterior door handle cover accessory kit purchased from a Ford dealer. These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components."

  Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. The recall began July 13, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 8, 2026MNBody & StructureElectrical System

   I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the hood latch sensor or electrical system on my 2017 Ford F-150, currently at 151,895 miles. On three occasions (10/3/26, 10/4/26, and 10/7/26), the "Hood Ajar" warning appeared while driving, accompanied by an audible chime, although the hood appeared securely closed. The message remains displayed until I press OK on the steering wheel. 10/3/26: The warning activated while driving. I safely pulled over, released the hood…

   NHTSA complaint #11769845 · source
2. Filed Aug 5, 2026110,000 miCACrashTowedBody & StructureSuspension

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension). The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH around a bend, the rear wheels spun out, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The front end and rear then struck the center median, and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. The contact had not sustained any injuries. A Police report was not filed. The contact…

   NHTSA complaint #11755018 · source
3. Filed Jul 20, 20267,487 miTNBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that rainwater was leaking from the headliner and caused water damage to the front seats and carpet, and there was mold inside the headliner of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the moon roof seals were replaced and the drainage tubes were installed, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was recently taken to a second dealer who diagnosed that the water was entering the vehicle…

   NHTSA complaint #11751481 · source
4. Filed May 14, 2026FLBody & StructureElectrical System

   The front driver door lock/latch actuator is failing. The driver door does not lock or unlock using the key fob or the interior power lock button. The only way to lock or unlock the door is manually with the key or by pushing/pulling the lock from inside the vehicle. This issue started shortly after we had a historic/unusual cold freeze in Florida. The vehicle is kept outside, so it was exposed to the freezing temperatures. This creates a safety and security concern because…

   NHTSA complaint #11737759 · source
5. Filed Mar 15, 2026WIBody & Structure

   Previous recall for my vehicle seemed to have been reported as fixed with out an actual fix. My locks/handles are getting water in them and when the weather gets below freezing it causes them not to lock. I asked one of my local dealerships to fix while I was able to see active recall on my app and they were unable to because they said the issue had to be occurring when I brought it in. Since the issue goes away when the sun warms up the lock I was unable to do so. Now when…

   NHTSA complaint #11724507 · source
6. Filed Feb 13, 2026TNBody & Structure

   My door get the water in it from time to time winter is the worst are door want latch or the pop open and I think its the cable like the other recall for the truck door latches its a headache and its very scary going around a curve and your door just opens up

   NHTSA complaint #11717921 · source
7. Filed Jan 20, 2026INBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear and passenger’s side rear bottom doors failed to latch as intended. The door ajar audible sound repeatedly pinged. The contact stated that the failure was a safety issue and that the sound was distracting while driving. The contact stated that several dealers were contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2018…

   NHTSA complaint #11712158 · source
8. Filed Oct 23, 2025102,000 miTXBody & Structure

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to open the front driver’s side door, the power door lock actuator failed. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 20M04 (Power Door Lock Actuator Failure); however, the VIN was not included in the CSP.…

   NHTSA complaint #11695222 · source
9. Filed Oct 7, 2025INBody & StructureTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2017 Ford F-150 (VIN [XXX] ) has serious safety issues that Ford has failed to address. The 10-speed transmission has been replaced three times by Ford dealerships and still hesitates and slips between 3rd and 4th gear, annd the plate now tings especially in cold weather. The truck bed has separated from the body near the wheel wells, leaving visible gaps to the ground and causing the tailgate to malfunction. This structural separation poses a safety risk if the bed…

   NHTSA complaint #11691880 · source
10. Filed Jun 11, 202570,000 miTXBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger’s side door became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear door would not function properly, and the contact was unable to open the door. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear door cable had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to…

    NHTSA complaint #11666381 · source
11. Filed May 20, 2025OHBody & Structure

    The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle and attempting to close the door, several attempts were needed before the latch secured the door closed. There was no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 18N03. The manufacturer was notified of the…

    NHTSA complaint #11662146 · source
12. Filed Apr 21, 2025HIBody & Structure

    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…

    NHTSA complaint #11655930 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology