How many engine complaints does the 2017 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 413 engine-related complaints for the 2017 F-150, which is 29% of all 1,437 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for 2017 Ford F-150 engine fires?

NHTSA shows two related recalls, 19V278000 and 18V894000, both concerning the engine block heater cable, not a general engine fire defect.

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

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine complaint category is 67,425 miles.

Did the 2017 F-150 engine complaints involve any injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category shows 8 injuries, 5 crashes, and 5 fires.

How does the 2017 F-150 engine complaint share compare to other years?

The 2017 F-150's 29% engine complaint share is similar to 2011 (29%) and 2019 (31%), and higher than 2016 (20%) and 2020 (21%).

2017 Ford F-150 Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 413 engine-related complaints for the 2017 Ford F-150, 29% of all complaints for the year. These include 5 fires, 5 crashes, and 8 injuries, with a median failure mileage of 67,425 miles. Two related recalls cover the engine block heater, not the fire pattern itself.

Engine complaints: 413; 29% of 1,437
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 5
Injuries reported: 8
Median mileage: 67,425 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Fires ignite under the hood or near the engine compartment while driving at highway speed, sometimes producing sparks and smoke severe enough to total the vehicle.
Some owners report the engine shutting off unexpectedly while driving, with warning messages appearing on the instrument panel before smoke or fire follows.
Unintended acceleration is reported even when the brake pedal is depressed, leading to collisions in some cases.
The throttle or accelerator pedal reportedly becomes stuck, preventing the truck from stopping normally when the brake is applied.
Owners describe the Ecoboost engine failing to restart after auto stop/start activates at a stop light, requiring the transmission be shifted to neutral and the key used to manually restart the engine.

When 2017 Ford F-150 engine complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 7, 2017, latest Aug 31, 2026.

413 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2017 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2025 Q2 (40).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Ford F-150

NHTSA 19V278000Apr 8, 2019Engine131,068 vehicles
Engine
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.
Risk: A damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
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.
NHTSA 18V894000Dec 18, 2018Engine410,289 vehicles
Engine
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.
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.
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.

Engine complaints by F-150 model year

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

2010169 (20%)
2011637 (29%)
2012600 (34%)
2013767 (26%)
2014266 (17%)
2015393 (23%)
2016411 (20%)
2017413 (29%)
2018639 (28%)
2019407 (31%)
2020150 (21%)
2021113 (11%)
202254 (9%)
202345 (11%)
202423 (12%)
202515 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 413 engine-related complaints for the 2017 F-150, which is 29% of all 1,437 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for 2017 Ford F-150 engine fires?: NHTSA shows two related recalls, 19V278000 and 18V894000, both concerning the engine block heater cable, not a general engine fire defect.
At what mileage do engine problems typically show up on the 2017 F-150?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine complaint category is 67,425 miles.
Did the 2017 F-150 engine complaints involve any injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this engine complaint category shows 8 injuries, 5 crashes, and 5 fires.
How does the 2017 F-150 engine complaint share compare to other years?: The 2017 F-150's 29% engine complaint share is similar to 2011 (29%) and 2019 (31%), and higher than 2016 (20%) and 2020 (21%).