Known Recalls

Model year record

2017 Ford F-150

17 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,857 owner complaints on file.

Ford F-150, 2015–2020 generation
Pictured: the 2015–2020 generation. Navigator84, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V370000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
4,445
Reported to NHTSA
2026-06-09
Owners notified
2026-07-17

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 26V237000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,392,935
Reported to NHTSA
2026-04-14
Owners notified
2026-07-24

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150 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.

Safety risk

Unexpectedly downshifting into second gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V236000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
123,611
Reported to NHTSA
2025-04-11
Owners notified
2025-09-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

Safety risk

A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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 22V-150.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V150000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
195,864
Reported to NHTSA
2022-03-11
Owners notified
2022-04-29

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V332000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
292,311
Reported to NHTSA
2020-06-08
Owners notified
2020-10-28

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V278000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
131,068
Reported to NHTSA
2019-04-08
Owners notified
2019-05-31

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 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.

Safety risk

A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V894000

Engine

Component
Engine
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
410,289
Reported to NHTSA
2018-12-18
Owners notified
2019-06-03

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Ford F-150 and 2017-2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V568000

Seat belts: pretensioner

Component
Seat belts: pretensioner
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,619,112
Reported to NHTSA
2018-08-31
Owners notified
2018-09-28

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford F-150 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.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V213000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
142
Reported to NHTSA
2018-04-04
Owners notified
2018-04-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Ford F-150 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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V671000

Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
11,783
Reported to NHTSA
2017-10-24
Owners notified
2017-12-08

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V652000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,101,107
Reported to NHTSA
2017-10-16
Owners notified
2018-10-12

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 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.

Safety risk

A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V599000

Seats

Component
Seats
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
504
Reported to NHTSA
2017-09-25
Owners notified
2017-10-26

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V526000

Seat belts: rear/other

Component
Seat belts: rear/other
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
117,423
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-28
Owners notified
2017-12-08

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250 and F-350 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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V529000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
650
Reported to NHTSA
2017-08-28
Owners notified
2017-10-11

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 and Mustang vehicles. The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

Safety risk

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V332000

Seats: front assembly: recliner

Component
Seats: front assembly: recliner
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
2,204
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-22
Owners notified
2017-06-07

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 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."

Safety risk

If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V331000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
14,410
Reported to NHTSA
2017-05-22
Owners notified
2017-07-13

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 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."

Safety risk

If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V053000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Component
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
6,792
Reported to NHTSA
2017-01-24
Owners notified
2017-02-20

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 F-150 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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train54884,000 mi
Engine31460,000 mi
Unknown or other16224,000 mi
Electrical system12840,093 mi
Structure: body9921,500 mi
Service brakes8510,000 mi
Vehicle speed control6411,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling6177,000 mi
Steering5830,000 mi
Visibility/wiper3940,894 mi
Wheels3641,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system2715,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic2755,000 mi
Air bags2227,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2214,478 mi
Seat belts1735,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1430,000 mi
Suspension1122,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs944,197 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)831,576 mi
Structure682,000 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear652,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: crank/camshaft position sensor590,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission5136,396 mi
Back over prevention472,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument panel: speedometer/odometer4218,000 mi
Exterior lighting446,000 mi
Lane departure: blind spot detection424,000 mi
Structure: body: door412,000 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking324,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: electronic lock/latch actuator3102,000 mi
Tires346,000 mi
Visibility352,000 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly350,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera265,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel23,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe279,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit24,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings288,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2106,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: rear window2—
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module191,300 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables155,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1132,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger: hoses/plumbing174,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system135,700 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1128,086 mi
Forward collision avoidance136,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly160,000 mi
Lane departure: assist1—
Lane departure: warning1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch: emergency mechanical release1—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: lock1—
Latches/locks/linkages: fueling/charging door/hatch/port1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: lock1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)163,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1107,179 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: clutches/bands1148,000 mi
Seats1—
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings195,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads118,300 mi
Steering: electric power assist system1128,000 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments115,300 mi
Structure: body: tailgate19,500 mi
Structure: frame and members198,882 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1158,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control114,000 mi
Visibility: rear window wiper/washer1—
Visibility: windshield130,000 mi
Wheels: rim1—

The 2016 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA26001Unintended Transmission Downshift and Rear Wheel Lock-up

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

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All Ford F-150 recalls by year

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