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2017 Ford F-150 (regular Cab) Gas
Buyable, but go in with open eyes: this car has specific known issues to check before money changes hands.
1,066 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 14, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why caution?
Transmission & drivetrain problems dominate (26% of complaints, typically reported near 54k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2017 Ford F-150 (regular Cab) Gas, plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Body & structure (103) · Engine & cooling (64)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Transmission & drivetrain
26%281 complaints · typically near 54k mi · 122 in the last 2 years
“Component: 6r80 transmission lead frame Safety: Driving at 70mph on the interstate on 07/23/2025 and vehicle violently downshifted while in cruise control. Rear tires …”
Engine
25%264 complaints · typically near 50k mi · 102 in the last 2 years
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. Th…”
Body & structure
10%103 complaints · 14 in the last 2 years
“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 rust…”
Electrical system
9%93 complaints · typically near 35k mi · 17 in the last 2 years
“Rear view camera shuts off intermittently or shows a degraded image while backing up which creates a safety hazard because I almost crash into objects or other vehicle…”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
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