2017 Ford F-150 complaints

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. While the contact's husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The contact stated that the transmission seized. The vehicle then crashed into a rock wall before coming to a stop. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not inspected. No injuries were sustained. A Police report was filed. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Vehicle makes a grinding noise on gear change on 6 speed automatic transmission due to Abrupt speed changes. Seems like changes in gears suddenly. It almost caused me to crash my truck .

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure was not duplicated. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the failure was not duplicated. The failure reoccurred. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the transmission independently downshifted into first gear. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to exceed 40 MPH. The vehicle was towed to NAPA Auto Parts where it was diagnosed with transfer case failure. The contact was informed that the transfer case needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred three months later. The vehicle was taken back to NAPA Auto Parts, where it was diagnosed with a failed transfer case and a blown head gasket. The contact was informed that the transfer case and head gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the unrepaired recall caused damage to the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Ford f150 10 speed transmission failure, third replacement of defective oil pan, and replacement defective rear main seal. Transmission was taken for service/repair while still under warranty. Local dealer advised problem not found. Hard shifts and skipped shifts persisted until recently I had to pay for tranny rebuild and third replacement of defective oil pan. FORD should have to reimburse me for these repairs. It is a known fact that ford knew about this problem for years and has had thousands of complaints.

Vehicle is experiencing severe, dangerous transmission malfunctions matching Ford Safety Recall 26S28 / NHTSA 26V237. Multiple times while cruising at highway speeds, the vehicle has abruptly downshifted into 2nd or 3rd gear without warning, causing violent engine revving, sudden loss of forward momentum, and severe steering wheel shaking. These incidents occurred in rainy, low-visibility environments. The vehicle is primarily driven by my wife with our [XXX] granddaughter inside. A sudden drop to 2nd gear at highway speeds in low-traction conditions creates an immediate, catastrophic risk of a high-speed rear-end collision or loss of control. On Wed [XXX], we took the truck to Hubler Ford (Shelbyville, IN). The service department officially diagnosed the vehicle and acknowledged the malfunctions are caused by Recall 26S28. However, they refused to repair it because they are "waiting on a software code" from Ford corporate, estimating a delay until mid-July 2026. They refused to provide a safe loaner, forcing us to drive an actively malfunctioning vehicle. On 6/18/26, I called Ford National Customer Service to escalate this safety issue and request an interim rental. The Ford rep contacted Hubler Ford but failed to authorize a rental. Instead, Ford corporate placed me back in a customer service loop, telling me to discuss symptoms with the dealer again, even though the dealer already officially diagnosed the defect. This loop has caused numerous 20+ min holds with no one addr

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked and unexpectedly downshifted. The powertrain warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was restarted, and the powertrain warning light remained illuminated. The contact continued driving to the residence; however, the transmission was only shifting through third and fifth gear. The failure reoccurred on several occasions after the initial failure. The contact stated that while at the residence, a handheld diagnostic machine was used to retrieve a failure associated with the output speed shaft sensor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced severe transmission shift failures, including sudden erratic downshifts, with a gear indicator cycling through park(P), neutral(N), drive (D) and first to third gears. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to the recall. The vehicle was not repaired because parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but informed the contact that the vehicle was safe to drive. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

My 2017 Ford F-150 is subject to safety recall 25V236 / 25S37 for a faulty brake master cylinder that can leak fluid and cause a loss of front braking function. I contacted the dealership to have the safety repair completed, but I was informed that the necessary replacement parts are on indefinite backorder with no estimated arrival date. No interim safety defect remedy or loaner vehicle has been provided by the manufacturer. I am forced to drive a vehicle with a known, critical braking defect, posing an immediate safety risk to myself and others on the road. The manufacturer has failed to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner.

The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the transmission downshifted unexpectedly, causing the rear wheels to lock up and vehicle skidded. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly shifted into neutral(N). The hazard lights were activated, and the vehicle was turned off and restarted after ten minutes and returned to normal operation. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40–45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but responded slowly, resulting in reduced braking performance. The contact became aware that brake fluid was leaking onto the driveway. The brake warning light was illuminated. The contact was concerned about operating the vehicle with the braking issue. Additionally, the driver's and passenger's side front tires and rims were hard to keep clean due to the brake master cylinder leaking black fluid. The contact continuously cleaned the wheels and the rims to prevent the corrosive substance from damaging the tires and the rim. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted; however, no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

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Both front springs failed sitting in my driveway. I noticed one broke in April and the other broke in June. Both time just being parked. I have not taken the truck mudrunning, hill climbing, jumping and no modifications have been done to the truck.

I experienced a sudden coolant leak on my 2017 Ford F‑150 equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The Ford dealership diagnosed the issue as leaking turbocharger coolant lines. The coolant was leaking in the turbo area and dripping onto extremely hot exhaust components. This creates a risk of rapid coolant loss, overheating, loss of power while driving, and potential engine compartment fire. The Ford service advisor told me directly that he has “seen this many times,” which indicates this is a recurring failure on EcoBoost engines and not normal wear. This suggests the coolant line design or fittings may be defective and failing prematurely. The repair estimate was extremely high because the dealer included replacement of both exhaust manifolds. This failure occurred without warning. If the coolant loss had happened at highway speed, it could have caused sudden engine overheating or power loss. I am requesting NHTSA investigate turbo coolant line failures on Ford EcoBoost engines due to the safety risk of coolant leaking onto hot turbo and exhaust components.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to shift properly and unexpectedly entered LIMP mode. The powertrain warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the parts required to perform the recall repair were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to multiple dealers but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealers confirmed that the parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 112,000.

Was going down the highway at 72mph speed limit was 80. I felt my truck shift weird from 8th to 9th. Then once it hit 10th gear I watched it go to 1st gear then felt like it entered neutral. Shortly after it went back to 10th. Shortly after behind me it was smoking and it poured fluid from the transmission.

Apr 11,2025 Manufacturer Recall Number25S37 NHTSA Recall Number25V236 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete The manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my vehicle in a timely manner: April 2025: Safety Recall notice received from Ford, parts not available. September 2025: Safety Recall notice from Ford that "Parts are now available" September 2025: Made appointment with Ford shop for recall work. Earliest date was December 2025. Scheduled appointment. November 2025: Appointment canceled, parts are not available. January 2026-June 5, 2026: Checked with Ford shop and parts not available, it might be 2-3 more months. I want the Safety Recall work completed.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted independently, the dashboard flashed on and off, a wrench icon appeared on the instrument panel, and the vehicle stalled. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. Several local dealers were contacted however, they all confirmed that the remedy was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 99,750.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000(Service Brakes, Hydraulics) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and an appointment was made to have the vehicle serviced. Once the contact arrived for the appointment, he was informed that parts were not yet available and on backorder. Recently, another appointment was made to have the vehicle serviced; however, the contact was informed that the parts were defective and needed to be re-ordered. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

My vehicle is currently subject to an open Ford transmission safety recall for which no repair remedy is available at this time. The vehicle is experiencing a recurring and dangerous failure while driving. Approximately twice per day, during my normal commute, all vehicle electronics suddenly shut off while the vehicle is in motion. At the same time, the wheels appear to lock up, causing a sudden loss of vehicle control and creating a significant crash risk. When the failure occurs, I am forced to immediately shift the transmission into neutral while the vehicle is still moving. After approximately 5 to 10 seconds, I can shift back into drive and continue operating the vehicle. However, vehicle electronics often remain inoperative for the remainder of the trip. This condition is occurring repeatedly and has become more frequent. The issue currently occurs approximately once during my drive to work and once during my drive home. My commute is approximately 20 minutes each way. The vehicle has not yet been involved in a crash, but I believe a crash is likely if this condition continues. The sudden loss of power, loss of electronics, and wheel lockup while driving creates an immediate safety hazard to myself, my passengers, and other motorists. I am submitting this complaint because the vehicle is subject to an active safety recall, the condition appears related to the recall, and no repair remedy is currently available. I believe the vehicle is unsafe to operate

10r80 Cdf drum issue Car doen shifts on own Cant drive on road will just slip out of gear

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed, however the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed fuel injector module. The contact was informed that the fuel injector module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact later received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 209,000.

In November of 2025. I took my truck, 2017 f-150 3.5 Liter engine, to Crest Ford in Flat Rock Mi. There was a recall on the master cylinder (25S37). On 5-26-2026 we were following a friend to take his car to Dean Arbour Ford in east Tawas for service. While trying to slow down for a turn my brake pedal went VERY SOFT almost to the floor. I was able to slow my truck down enough to make the turn. I then proceeded very carefully to the dealer. It was all country roads with no traffic. By the time I got to the dealer my brake pedal went all the to the floor. I almost had to use the emergency brake to stop. If this would of happened on the expressway we could of been killed or killed someone else. There was no way I could of stopped in an emergency. Upon investigation the new Master Brake Cylinder that was put on in November of 2025 failed. I was told they don't know how long it will be to get a new part because Ford requested all the new Master Cylinders to be returned. So it sounds to me that there could be alot more vehicles with bad Master Cylinders that customer had replaced and do not know they are bad. I was having no issues with my brakes on the old Master Cylinder. I am also being told that it's a warranty issue because the recall on it was closed when the Master Cylinder was replaced in November of 2025.

I have changed this transmission twice, and the truck still turns off when it comes to a complete stop at an intersection. It hesitates, skips, and pulls back when driving.

My truck after doing all the symptoms stated in the recall a ford technician deemed it unsafe to drive has been grounded since May 9th the dealer nor ford manufacture will give me a rental.or help in anyway..so June 9th will be 30 days for a truck I cant drive and still making payments and have full coverage on that I have to pay for it would appreciate if ford would help or buy it back

A week ago, the top interior strip that holds the sliding glass window in place randomly fell off. We taped the hole until we could find someone who could fix the track. Then, a week later the non-sliding portion of the back rear window exploded while parked. There was no sort of impact, the window just shattered sending pieces of glass into my kids car seats.

Unexpected hard down shift for no apparent reason at abourt 45-50 mph, hard, jerky up shifting at times, usually in the first few gears

Wrench light, downshifting, bouncing around gears

When driving on freeway and roads rear wheels suddenly lock up, other times it suddenly down shifts. it is dangerous. I phone dealer who said no known fix. Warning says multiple errors on dash. First happened on May 3rd, 2026

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 nothing was wrong no repair was done or needed. On May 13 it stalled again in front of train tracks. Luckly I was able to stop and start it quickly to drive it to a near dealership. We picked up the truck today, and it stalled again on the way home. We drove it back to the dealership today, May 23rd, hopefully they can figure it out. We are again without a car for a long period of time. We have paid $1,964.10 in repairs that have not fixed the problem. The way the truck stops so suddenly is very dangerous as it happened once getting on the highway and once in front of a train track.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted, while the check engine warning light and service warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that the RPMs rapidly increased from approximately 1,500 RPM to 5,000 RPM. The contact also stated that the gear indicator lights became inoperable. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where diagnostic trouble codes P0706 and P0707, related to the transmission, were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the parts required for the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 138,000.

Vehicle: 2017 Ford F-150 2.7 EcoBoost, 6R80 transmission VIN: [XXX] While driving at highway speed (approximately 150 km/h / 93 mph) during an overtaking maneuver and moderate-to-heavy acceleration, the vehicle experienced a sudden harsh transmission event. The transmission abruptly entered limp mode and became stuck in 3rd gear. A wrench warning light appeared with the message “See Manual.” The vehicle immediately lost normal acceleration capability and could only continue driving in reduced-power mode. The malfunction occurred suddenly and without prior warning while traveling at high speed. This created a potentially dangerous traffic situation during highway overtaking. After stopping and restarting the vehicle, the transmission returned to normal operation. Diagnostic scan performed using FORScan retrieved DTC code: P0768 – Shift Solenoid D Electrical. The symptoms appear consistent with the currently announced Ford recall involving the 6R80 transmission lead frame / transmission range sensor issue causing unintended harsh downshifts or transmission malfunction. The vehicle is currently located in Poland after being imported from the United States, but the VIN is included in the active NHTSA/Ford recall database. No collision occurred, however the sudden transmission malfunction at highway speed created a serious safety concern. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the powertrain warning light illuminated unexpectedly. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 107,000.

2017 Ford F150, 10r80 transmission, hard shifts, clunk or banging down shifts. Currently, 73000vmiles, this is happening since 25000 miles. Ford service center advised found nothing wrong.

The contact owns a 2017 FORD F-150. The contact stated while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle down shifts suddenly when attempting to accelerate, causing a resistance and slowing down on it's own. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: (26V237000 (POWER TRAIN) however, The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the parts required to complete the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were unavailable and currently on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure associated with the recall.

On going issue with many 3.5 EcoBoost engines having numerous oil leaks due to plastic manifold, valve covers, and oil pan. They heat up and crack over time causing oil leaks on both the top side and bottom of the engine. Being a serious fire hazard with a costly repair that is common in these F150 trucks. 03

Vehicle had a transmission failure at ~49,500 miles. Vehicle currently at Cypress Coast Ford in Seaside, CA. Issues are directly related to FORD TSB 22-248.

Safety recall repairs related to 25S37 - Brake Master Cylinder Failure are not being made in a timely manner. The notice was issued in April 2025 and the Ford dealership indicates parts are still not available to repair my vehicle as of May 19, 2026.

While driving about 60 mph on the highway, all warning lights on the dash suddenly came on and the truck immediately lost power/shut down. The wheels sputtered or somethting like that, not sure how to describe it. I was able to safely get off the road and restart the truck. After restarting, it drove normally again with no obvious issues. I recently received a recall notice describing very similar symptoms related to the transmission/lead frame issue, but the notice stated no remedy was yet available. This created a serious safety concern because the failure happened unexpectedly at highway speed. Here is the recall info: Issue Date 2026-04-14 Campaign 26S28/26V237

The transmission needs to be rebuilt/repaired with 162k miles. A member of my family also has a 2017 Ford F150 with the 10r80 transmission and theirs just went out at 92k miles. Also, the cam phaser issue on the 3.5 eco boost happened to this vehicle as well. Now I need a new transmission and theirs cam phasers, timing chain, etc replaced on the motor on an 8 year old truck. These are known issues to Ford as they have changed the parts that failed with a newer, better version.

I have personally experienced sudden harsh downshifting behavior while driving the vehicle, which caused an abrupt change in speed and a temporary loss of control and handling. Given that the recall specifically warns that this condition may result in a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, I am deeply concerned about the safety of continuing to transport myself and my family in the truck while no remedy is currently available.

The contact owns a 2017 FORD F-150. The contact stated while her husband was driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, they witness the vehicle suddenly changing into different gears on it's own very abruptly. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: (26V237000 (POWER TRAIN) however, the vehicle VIN was not added to the recall repair.. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 66,000.

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 the driver door power lock system does not work properly and may prevent the door from locking or unlocking normally when needed. The issue has not yet been inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. No warning lights or messages appeared before the failure. The component is still installed on the vehicle and available for inspection upon request.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle's speed independently accelerated. In addition, the power train failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately unknown.

The BCM keeps failing on my truck when it has already been replaced. The lights won’t stop flashing unless the battery is unplugged.

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.

On two occasions I've attempted to have this recall work done at a Ford dealership. Today after holding the vehicle for the entire day, the service department at Koons Ford in Falls Church returned the vehicle without performing the recall replacement. Further, they did not notify me the work was not done leaving it to me to call to inquire as to whether the work was done. This is the second attempt at having this recall work performed at Ford dealerships. In both cases, the recall work was not performed.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150 The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted with multiple lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000

17 Ford F150 10 R 80 transmission has been a problem since the day I purchased the vehicle in 2022. Ford dealerships across the country have known this has been an issue and our neglecting to recall the transmission. Ford continues to deny any problems with the transmission after a revised CDF drum in 2025 and 2026, but the problem still occurs.