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2017 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 Ford F-150, about 2% of that year's 1,437 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 31,000 miles. One injury was reported, no crashes or fires, and there are no related recalls for this component.

Fuel System complaints
27
2% of 1,437
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
31,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

  • Owners report gasoline fume smell entering the cabin or garage from the capless "easy fuel" filler even without overfilling.
  • Some describe the capless fuel filler spraying gasoline out of the neck during fill-up instead of shutting off cleanly at full.
  • Several report intermittent stalling or loss of power while driving, sometimes right after refueling or while towing and coming to a stop.
  • One owner reported the fuel tank separating from its front mounting and dropping toward the pavement while driving.
  • Others describe a check engine light tied to a runner control code, with the part failing again days after replacement.
  • A few note the truck shutting down after fill-ups, suspected to involve a fuel-related valve or solenoid.

When 2017 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 28, 2017, latest Sep 15, 2026.

2017 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2017Jun 2019Apr 2021Aug 2022Aug 2024Sep 2025Sep 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2017 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2024 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2017 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-150 model year

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

  1. 201058 (7%)
  2. 2011117 (5%)
  3. 2012119 (7%)
  4. 2013159 (5%)
  5. 201472 (5%)
  6. 201580 (5%)
  7. 201695 (5%)
  8. 201727 (2%)
  9. 201863 (3%)
  10. 201924 (2%)
  11. 202014 (2%)
  12. 202187 (9%)
  13. 202289 (15%)
  14. 202310 (2%)
  15. 20246 (3%)
  16. 20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2017 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 27 Fuel System complaints for the 2017 F-150, which is about 2% of the 1,437 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2017 F-150 fuel system?
No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Fuel System complaints for the 2017 F-150.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for these complaints is 31,000 miles.
Did any fuel system issues cause crashes or fires?
NHTSA records zero crashes and zero fires linked to these complaints, but one injury was reported.
What kind of fuel system problems do 2017 F-150 owners report?
Owners describe gasoline fume smells, fuel spraying from the capless filler during refueling, intermittent stalling near fill-ups, and in one case a fuel tank detaching from its mount.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.