2017 Ford F-150 Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 70about this part
- Share
- 5%of 1,462 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 70 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Ford F-150, 5% of the 1,462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was an abnormally loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 76,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11658249, filed 2025-05, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that at cold start-ups, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed and repaired. The local dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was caused by the cam phasers. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 175,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11640927, filed 2025-02, 175,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was a rattling sound coming from the hood that had gotten worse over time. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11587391, filed 2024-05, 90,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling and knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11628861, filed 2024-12, 170,000 miles“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking and rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11643642, filed 2025-02, 81,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10251454Feb 22, 2024This article supersedes TSB 23-2083 to update the Service Procedure and the Part List. Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak…
- 10236037May 5, 2023Some 2017-2020 F-150 and 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 30-Nov-2019 and equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle…
- 10233594Mar 20, 2023Some 2015-2017 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine may exhibit an oil leak from the oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to various concerns with the oil pan. To…
- 10230798Jan 12, 2023Some 2015-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L, 3.5L or 5.0L engine may require replacement of the long block engine assembly. New service kits have been released which…
- 10212106May 23, 2022Some 2017-2020 F-150 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator vehicles built on or before 31-Oct-2019 and equipped with a 3.5L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a ticking/tapping or rattle type…
- 10209366Mar 25, 2022Certain 2017-2020 Model Year F-150, 2018-2020 Expedition, and 2018-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L GTDI Engine - Cam Phase Replacement. Parts Requirements / Order…
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 4 | 2% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 19 | 2% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 62 | 5% |
| 2018 | 88 | 4% |
| 2017 | 70 | 5% |
| 2016 | 30 | 1% |
| 2015 | 25 | 1% |
| 2014 | 10 | 1% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 17 | 1% |
| 2011 | 33 | 2% |
| 2010 | 31 | 4% |
| 2009 | 10 | 3% |
| 2008 | 22 | 6% |
| 2007 | 41 | 8% |
| 2006 | 77 | 13% |
| 2005 | 111 | 10% |
| 2004 | 167 | 8% |
| 2003 | 69 | 16% |
| 2002 | 196 | 24% |
| 2001 | 234 | 19% |
| 2000 | 135 | 13% |
| 1999 | 219 | 21% |
| 1998 | 174 | 13% |
| 1997 | 529 | 19% |
| 1996 | 23 | 7% |
| 1995 | 71 | 11% |
| 1994 | 52 | 8% |
| 1993 | 52 | 9% |
| 1992 | 37 | 8% |
| 1991 | 17 | 6% |
| 1990 | 21 | 8% |
| 1989 | 13 | 6% |
| 1988 | 11 | 8% |
| 1987 | 9 | 10% |
| 1986 | 9 | 15% |
| 1985 | 4 | 14% |
| 1984 | 2 | 13% |
| 1983 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-150
556 complaintsEngine
314 complaintsOther or unknown
162 complaintsElectrical system
136 complaintsBrakes
115 complaintsBody and structure
112 complaintsVehicle speed control
66 complaintsSteering
59 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsWheels
44 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
43 complaintsFuel system
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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