2017 Ford F-150 Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA lists 146 Structure & Body complaints for the 2017 Ford F-150, 10% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 23,551 miles. Four related recalls cover door latches, seat belt anchors, seat back frames, and door handle covers.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 146
- 10% of 1,437
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 8
- Median mileage
- 23,551 mi
- Related recalls
- 4
Typical body and structure symptoms owners report
- Front or rear doors fail to latch reliably, especially in cold weather, sometimes requiring repeated dealer visits for a permanent fix.
- Doors have opened on their own while driving, in one case leading to a collision.
- Electronic tailgate release opens the tailgate unexpectedly while the truck is in motion.
- Windshield wiper key stop falls out of the wiper keyway, causing the wipers to bounce and lose contact with the windshield during rain.
- Owners report long delays getting recall parts for the door latch actuation cable recall, leaving the safety issue unresolved for months.
When 2017 Ford F-150 body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Oct 31, 2017, latest Aug 5, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2017 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 17V652000Oct 16, 2017Structure & Body1,101,107 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford F-150, and 2017 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty trucks. The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.
Risk: A door that opens while driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the door latch actuation cables and repair if necessary, and install water shields over the door latches, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S33.
- NHTSA 17V599000Sep 25, 2017Structure & Body504 vehicles
Seats
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks with manually-adjusted front passenger seats. The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: The seat belt buckle weld may fail, preventing the occupants from being properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger manual seat track, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin November 6, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C17.
- NHTSA 17V332000May 22, 2017Structure & Body2,204 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Explorer, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles equipped with a manual driver's seat back recliner mechanism. In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds. As such, these vehicles may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202a, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."
Risk: If the occupant is not adequately restrained in the event of a crash, they have an increased risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C08.
- NHTSA 17V331000May 22, 2017Structure & Body14,410 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
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.
Remedy: 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.
Structure & Body 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 Structure & Body complaints does NHTSA have for the 2017 Ford F-150?
- NHTSA lists 146 Structure & Body 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 door latches on the 2017 Ford F-150?
- Yes. Recall 17V652000 covers bent or kinked door latch actuation cables on 2015-2017 F-150 and related Super Duty trucks; Ford dealers inspect and repair the cables and install additional parts if needed.
- At what mileage do Structure & Body problems typically show up on the 2017 F-150?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints on this model year is 23,551 miles.
- Did any 2017 F-150 Structure & Body complaints involve crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 5 crashes and 8 injuries linked to Structure & Body complaints on the 2017 F-150, with no fires reported.