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2017 Ford F-150 Body and structure Problems

Complaints
112about this part
Share
8%of 1,462 total for the year
Median mileage
22,250miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 112 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Ford F-150, 8% of the 1,462 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,250 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I had my door latch recall completed on sept 20, 2020. All doors were done at my local Ford dealership. The first cold day below 32 degrees, the door latch failed and doors would not close or latch. Called Ford dealership to tell them the repairs did not work and Ford will not return a call or e-mail to me to pay for the recall to be re-done at another dealership! Please help.”

NHTSA complaint #11383250, filed 2020-12, 38,100 miles

“The truck has a recall 17s33 involving doors not latching due to water. My truck has this issue and the dealer cannot obtain the parts. I've called Ford twice and just get referred to the dealer who can't help me. After my truck is washed, the drivers side rear door fails to latch causing the warning signal to activate and interior lights to come on.”

NHTSA complaint #11061376, filed 2018-01, 6,000 miles

“During freezing weather my door latches and locks freeze and become inoperable. Sometimes doors won't unlatch. Sometimes doors I open won't latch when closed. Sometimes doors don't lock when I have used the power locks that should lock all doors. This has only happened after the vehicle has been parked for a length of time in freezing temperatures. Fords voluntary services action has failed to fix the problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11307082, filed 2020-02, 25,000 miles

“The driver door would not latch. It took 4 hours of a heater in a garage and some force to get door to latch. The actual latch would work, but the nob in the car would not work. The outside handle also worked, but felt like it was not engaging. I did have to hold the door closed whole I drove home from the store.”

NHTSA complaint #11060877, filed 2018-01, 1,100 miles

“Drivers door won't latch closed in freezing temperature. After warming up the truck, the door opened fine but would not latch closed for approximately 15 more minutes for a total of 30 minutes of the truck running. 27 degrees outside and dry. I did not try to drive the truck until I was able to get the door latched. I contacted Ford roadside assistance during that time but was able to get the door latched without needing anyone sent out.”

NHTSA complaint #11384821, filed 2020-12, 25,732 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202618%
202533%
202432%
2023246%
2022142%
2021363%
2020223%
2019322%
20181938%
20171128%
201619910%
20151488%
2014312%
2013482%
2012241%
2011332%
20109211%
20093410%
2008236%
2007316%
2006448%
2005777%
20041045%
2003328%
2002455%
2001655%
2000666%
1999959%
199813810%
19972268%
199672%
1995183%
1994335%
1993132%
199282%
199183%
199041%
198984%
198896%
198755%
1986915%
1985311%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
556 complaintsEngine
314 complaintsOther or unknown
162 complaintsElectrical system
136 complaintsBrakes
115 complaintsEngine cooling
70 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology