How many 2017 Ford F-150 owners reported electrical problems?

NHTSA lists 137 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 F-150, which is 10% of the 1,437 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2017 F-150 electrical system?

Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls, 17V053000 and 26V370000, both addressing the instrument cluster losing power after startup in cold ambient temperatures.

Have there been fires linked to the 2017 F-150 electrical system?

NHTSA complaint data shows 8 fires and 2 injuries reported under the Electrical System category for the 2017 F-150.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 F-150?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 46,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 F-150.

2017 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems

The Electrical System accounts for 137 of 1,437 complaints (10%) on the 2017 Ford F-150, including 8 fires and 2 injuries. NHTSA lists two related recalls (17V053000 and 26V370000) covering instrument cluster power loss. Median mileage at failure is 46,000.

Electrical System complaints: 137; 10% of 1,437
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 46,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden fires starting near the rear window, engine bay, or behind the seats, sometimes with smoke and sparks visible before the vehicle was destroyed.
Some describe the rear sliding or rear glass window shattering outward, in one case linked to burned rear-defrost wiring.
Several owners report the instrument cluster losing power after cold-weather startup, tied to the two related recalls for reprogramming the cluster software.
Others report driver-alert, blind-spot, and cross-traffic sensor failures that dealers could not repair due to unavailable parts.
A few owners describe dim or confusing exterior lighting, including hard-to-see turn signals and rear running lights.

When 2017 Ford F-150 electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 4, 2017, latest Sep 14, 2026.

137 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q2 to 2026 Q3; peak 2026 Q2 (13).

Electrical System recalls for the 2017 Ford F-150

NHTSA 26V370000Jun 9, 2026Electrical System4,445 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
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.
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.
NHTSA 17V053000Jan 24, 2017Electrical System6,792 vehicles
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
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."
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.
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.

Electrical System complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010189 (22%)
2011252 (12%)
2012179 (10%)
2013332 (11%)
2014166 (11%)
2015186 (11%)
2016196 (10%)
2017137 (10%)
2018185 (8%)
2019107 (8%)
202090 (12%)
2021223 (22%)
2022181 (30%)
202397 (24%)
202485 (45%)
202527 (26%)

Frequently asked questions

How many 2017 Ford F-150 owners reported electrical problems?: NHTSA lists 137 Electrical System complaints for the 2017 F-150, which is 10% of the 1,437 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 F-150 electrical system?: Yes. NHTSA lists two recalls, 17V053000 and 26V370000, both addressing the instrument cluster losing power after startup in cold ambient temperatures.
Have there been fires linked to the 2017 F-150 electrical system?: NHTSA complaint data shows 8 fires and 2 injuries reported under the Electrical System category for the 2017 F-150.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2017 F-150?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 46,000 miles for Electrical System complaints on the 2017 F-150.