2017 Ford F-150 acceleration & cruise control problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Oct 2, 2026MSEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   My 2017 Ford F150 has been downshifting unexpectedly now for weeks. There have been a few times when I literally lost control of my truck. I am afraid to drive on Highway. I use my truck for work and everything else. The local Ford dealership here Astro Ford in D'Iberville, Ms told me yesterday they will not repair my truck based on guidance from Ford...they recieved just a few days ago....saying the recall repair is inadequate and another remedy is being worked on. I cannot…

   NHTSA complaint #11768510 · source
2. Filed Sep 30, 2026NCAcceleration & Cruise Control

   It shifts down randomly and throws code P0720.Stays in 6th gear and will not allow normal acceleration could potentially be dangerous. Ford stated this isn't covered under the lead frame replacement recall. The speed sensor is part of that lead frame.

   NHTSA complaint #11767995 · source
3. Filed Sep 29, 2026OKEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   My Transmission will townshift suddenly on the Highway. The error code I get is the (P0720) output-speed-sensor. I have noticed it has been recalled before. It is very scary when I am driving, and I know it has to be hurting my engine and transmission. I got a recall notice and thought it was for this, but it was for other error codes similar to this. According to my research they all seem to very closely associated. I took it to the dealership, and they said ford won't…

   NHTSA complaint #11767852 · source
4. Filed Aug 21, 2026ILElectrical SystemEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

   PCM not communicating with throttle body causes wrench light to come on and we loose control of the gas and slows the car abruptly.

   NHTSA complaint #11758539 · source
5. Filed Aug 18, 2026IAElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I purchased a 2017 Ford F-150 on July 9th. It is covered under Safety Recall 26S28 (NHTSA Campaign 26V23700). On July 25th, the vehicle entered highway limp mode due to an Output Speed Sensor failure (Code P0722). A Ford dealership performed the 26S28 software flash but left the failing physical lead frame hardware in the vehicle. On August 15th, the truck reverted to a dangerous limp mode on the highway due to the same unaddressed P0722 hardware failure. Ford Corporate is…

   NHTSA complaint #11757699 · source
6. Filed Aug 11, 2026LAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Ford Motor Company put out a recall on the PCM. I had the recall performed and it has caused more damage to my truck. It now has eratic shifting, stuck gears, and going into limpmode. Ford Forums show that this is an ongoing issue after the reset is performed creating an unsafe vehicle to drive. The check engine light is now on and was not prior to this recall reset.

   NHTSA complaint #11756355 · source
7. Filed Aug 4, 2026VAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I bought my f150 a year ago. now I’m experiencing timing issues, Vvt solenoid failure (all four) . Loss of power, limp mode, failure to shift etc … I’ve had several mechanics look at it .

   NHTSA complaint #11754844 · source
8. Filed Aug 3, 2026FLAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   My truck has shown wrench on dash multiple times, dropped gear several times suddenly. Less than 10 years old but over 150,000 miles so Ford has agreed to a fix under extended warranty program 26N04. Unfortunately they were allowed to add the phrase whichever comes first. This eliminates me from getting them to fix the cause which is the lead frame module. A PCM will not fix a bad part. This is a dangerous safety issue that should be fixed by Ford. Please save lives and get…

   NHTSA complaint #11754626 · source
9. Filed Jul 28, 2026TXCrash1 injuredTowedAcceleration & Cruise Control

   To the Office of Defects Investigation:I am writing to formally report a critical data reporting error on NHTSA.gov involving a 2017 Ford F-150 (VIN: [XXX]).This vehicle is covered under NHTSA Campaign 26V370000 (Ford Recall 26S28) for the transmission downshift defect. I hold the physical manufacturer recall notification letter sent by Ford Motor Company confirming my truck's inclusion.The vehicle experienced the exact unexpected downshifting failure described in the…

   NHTSA complaint #11753381 · source
10. Filed Jul 27, 2026TXOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    Vehicle Safety Hazard & Recall Remedy Denial Recall: 26S28 / NHTSA Campaign 26V237 Summary of Issue: I am experiencing active, unsafe vehicle symptoms directly tied to Recall 26S28, including intermittent transmission signal loss, warning lights, and abrupt downshifts while driving. I initially contacted Ford in April/May 2026 immediately following the recall notice, but was informed no remedy or repair parts were available at that time, forcing me to operate a vehicle with…

    NHTSA complaint #11753033 · source
11. Filed May 23, 2026ILElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    While driving the car immediately downshifted and I could not accelerate. The Hill assist came on and service advance trac came on. This happened 3 times. The first time we towed it to the dealership April 17th, and they changed the oil and tested the battery secured wires and verified after the repair on April 26th. After we picked the truck up on April 26th it stalled on the highway on the home and we had it towed again. They kept it for 4 days drove it 80 miles and said…

    NHTSA complaint #11739723 · source
12. Filed May 14, 2026CAEngineAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    Hard downshift caused my truck to slow suddenly and became very hesitant where the vehicle behind me had to slam on their brakes. I then pulled over when it was safe, turned the truck off and then attempted to turn back on with no success due to the shift indicator no longer lighting up. This matches up with the current recall for this particular vehicle.

    NHTSA complaint #11737801 · 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