2017 Ford F150 recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 18 2017 Ford F150 recalls, newest first
Jun 9, 2026Electrical System, Instrument Cluster/panelFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 17V053. The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 102, "Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and Transmission Braking Effect."
Risk: An instrument cluster that fails to display critical safety information, such as gear position or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: Dealers will update the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C26. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 6, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V370000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 14, 2026Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 F150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 24, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S28. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 15, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V237000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 11, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation ComponentsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 F150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V150.
NHTSA campaign 25V236000 · Ford Motor Company
Mar 11, 2022Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power AssistFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016 to 2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016 to 2018 F150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
NHTSA campaign 22V150000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 12, 2021Suspension, FrontTenneco Automotive (DRiV) is recalling certain MOOG K500359 ball joints, for aftermarket installation on 2015 to 2018 Ford F150 trucks. The ball joint may have a misaligned dust boot and may be missing alignment hole and installation warning tag, which may lead to improper alignment of the ball joint.
Risk: An incorrectly installed ball joint may cause the ball joint stud to break, which can compromise front wheel control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: DRiV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the ball joint, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Tenneco Automotive customer service at 1 877 489 6659.
NHTSA campaign 21E027000 · Tenneco Automotive
Jun 8, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation ComponentsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 to 2017 F150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on June 30, 2020. The recall began on October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S31.
NHTSA campaign 20V332000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 8, 2019EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2019 Ford F150 and 2017 to 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty, F350 Super Duty, F450 Super Duty, and F550 Super Duty pick up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18V894. During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. When replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S11.
NHTSA campaign 19V278000 · Ford Motor Company
Dec 18, 2018EngineFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2019 Ford F150 and 2017 to 2019 Ford F250 Super Duty, F350 Super Duty, F450 Super Duty, and F550 Super Duty pick up trucks equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
Risk: When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the block heater cable, free of charge. Once parts are available, Dealers will replace the engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 3, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S45.
NHTSA campaign 18V894000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 31, 2018Seat Belts, PretensionerFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2018 Ford F150 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 18V568000 · Ford Motor Company
Apr 4, 2018Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 to 2018 Ford F150 and 2018 Ford Expedition and Mustang and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 10 speed automatic transmissions. A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.
Risk: Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S09.
NHTSA campaign 18V213000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 24, 2017Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F150 vehicles equipped with ten speed transmissions. The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the shift lever.
Risk: The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll pin with an updated part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S36.
NHTSA campaign 17V671000 · Ford Motor Company
Oct 16, 2017Latches/locks/linkages, DoorsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 Ford F150, and 2017 F250, F350, F450, and F550 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V652000 · Ford Motor Company
Sep 25, 2017SeatsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F150, F250, F350, F450, and F550 trucks with manually adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.
NHTSA campaign 17V599000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 28, 2017Air Bags, FrontalFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag module, free of charge. The recall began October 11, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S26.
NHTSA campaign 17V529000 · Ford Motor Company
Aug 28, 2017Seat Belts, Rear/otherFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 F150, and 2017 F250 and F350 trucks equipped with a crew cab. The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Risk: If the left rear inflatable seat belt buckle separates from it's mounting bracket, the seat occupant may not be adequately restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt assembly, replacing the attaching rivet as necessary, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 18, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C12.
NHTSA campaign 17V526000 · Ford Motor Company
May 22, 2017Latches/locks/linkages, DoorsFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 to 2017 F150, and 2017 F250, F350, F450, and F550 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA campaign 17V331000 · Ford Motor Company
May 22, 2017Seats, Front AssemblyFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F150, F250, F350, F450 and F550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
NHTSA campaign 17V332000 · Ford Motor Company
Jan 24, 2017Power Train, Automatic TransmissionFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F150 trucks equipped with an eight inch productivity screen. In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect."
Risk: If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C01.
NHTSA campaign 17V053000 · Ford Motor Company
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Ford F150 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 18 safety recalls for the 2017 Ford F150. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2017 Ford F150 has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.