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.
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.
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.