2017 Ford F-150 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 111 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the 2017 Ford F-150, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 22,250 miles. The words owners use most often: “door latches” (16% of reports).
- 111structure complaints
- 22,250median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 21%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door latches: mentioned in 18 of 111 complaints (16%)
- Latch closed: mentioned in 12 of 111 complaints (11%)
- Below freezing: mentioned in 12 of 111 complaints (11%)
- Doors close: mentioned in 8 of 111 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 68 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 111 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford F-150 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-150 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 2025 F-150 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2024 F-150 | 3 | 2% | 3,700 |
| 2023 F-150 | 23 | 6% | 7,000 |
| 2022 F-150 | 14 | 2% | 32,500 |
| 2021 F-150 | 36 | 3% | 46,000 |
| 2020 F-150 | 22 | 3% | 7,800 |
| 2019 F-150 | 32 | 2% | 9,000 |
| 2018 F-150 | 193 | 8% | 10,000 |
| 2017 F-150 | 111 | 8% | 22,250 |
| 2016 F-150 | 199 | 10% | 20,000 |
| 2015 F-150 | 147 | 8% | 27,500 |
| 2014 F-150 | 31 | 2% | 71,000 |
| 2013 F-150 | 48 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 2012 F-150 | 24 | 1% | 78,000 |
| 2011 F-150 | 33 | 2% | 59,500 |
| 2010 F-150 | 92 | 11% | 52,000 |
| 2009 F-150 | 34 | 10% | 36,834 |
| 2008 F-150 | 23 | 6% | 54,000 |
| 2007 F-150 | 31 | 6% | 93,300 |
| 2006 F-150 | 44 | 8% | 84,000 |
| 2005 F-150 | 77 | 7% | 71,000 |
| 2004 F-150 | 104 | 5% | 72,500 |
| 2003 F-150 | 32 | 8% | 74,640 |
| 2002 F-150 | 45 | 5% | 85,000 |
| 2001 F-150 | 65 | 5% | 119,000 |
| 2000 F-150 | 66 | 6% | 67,500 |
| 1999 F-150 | 95 | 9% | 85,245 |
| 1998 F-150 | 138 | 10% | 85,000 |
| 1997 F-150 | 226 | 8% | 130,000 |
| 1996 F-150 | 7 | 2% | 181,000 |
| 1995 F-150 | 18 | 3% | 77,775 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Seat belts:pretensioner; structure:body:roof and pillars
Problem: 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.
Risk: A vehicle fire could result if materials ignite inside the vehicle.
Fix: 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.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch; structure:body:door
Problem: 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."
Risk: If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the hood latch sensor or electrical system on my 2017 Ford F-150, currently at 151,895 miles. On three occasions (10/3/26, 10/4/26, and 10/7/26), the "Hood Ajar" warning appeared while driving, accompanied by an audible chime, although the hood…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension). The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH around a bend, the rear wheels spun out, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The front end…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that rainwater was leaking from the headliner and caused water damage to the front seats and carpet, and there was mold inside the headliner of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions, and the moon roof seals were…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Ford F-150s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 111 owner complaints about structure for the 2017 Ford F-150 (8% of the 1,450 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Ford F-150 structure?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do structure problems start?
The median reported mileage is 22,250 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about structure problems on the 2017 Ford F-150?
The most frequent phrase is “door latches”, in 18 of 111 complaints, followed by “latch closed” (12).
Other 2017 Ford F-150 problems
See all 2017 Ford F-150 problems or structure problems across all F-150 years.