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2017 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel
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 19, 2026 · source: NHTSA
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Why caution?
Transmission & drivetrain problems dominate (26% of complaints, typically reported near 54k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Score breakdown, by factor
Full methodology →#228 of 428Among the 2017 models with a matured record, the 2017 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel ranks #228, scoring higher than 45% of them. See the 2017 ranking →
Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
How it crashes
NHTSA’s own crash tests, separate from the reliability score above.
5/5 overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating · 2017 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4
Rollover risk in a single-vehicle crash: 19%
3 open NHTSA defect investigations on file, separate from the recalls above.
Source: nhtsa.gov/ratings. Star ratings compare vehicles within the same class and size, not across every car on the road.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2017 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel, 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 · 118 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 · 13 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 · 16 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…”
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Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
Questions to ask the seller
Questions worth asking the seller of this Ford before you buy, drawn from its public record:
- Owners of this model report transmission & drivetrain problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 54k miles). Has this car shown any transmission & drivetrain symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Owners of this model report engine problems more than anything else (owners tend to report it near 50k miles). Has this car shown any engine symptoms, and are there repair records for it?
- Has this car been in any accident or had any structural, airbag, or flood-related repair? Do you have a clean title and a recent history report (Carfax / AutoCheck)?
- How many owners has it had, do you have the maintenance records, and why are you selling it?
- Are you open to me having an independent mechanic inspect it before we settle on a price?
Before you hand over money
Check the VIN for open recalls
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What owners say
Real owners of this exact model-year, shown separately from the NHTSA score. If they disagree, that’s worth knowing.