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2017 Ford F-150 Body Problems

From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.

How common are body problems on the 2017 Ford F-150?

111 owners have reported body problems on the 2017 Ford F-150, 8% of all complaints for this year and the 5th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 11,000–50,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.

111 complaints 8% of all 2017 complaints 23,000 miles typical

Which parts fail

The specific part named in each complaint.

Body 98
Door 4
Hinge and attachments 1
Tailgate 1
Frame and members 1

Mileage when it failed

Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (67 of 111). The amber line is the middle value.

When problems were reported

Body complaints by the year the problem happened.

Body complaints by F-150 year

2008 F-150 23
2009 F-150 34
2010 F-150 92
2011 F-150 33
2012 F-150 24
2013 F-150 48
2014 F-150 31
2017 F-150 111
2019 F-150 32
2020 F-150 22
2021 F-150 36
2022 F-150 14
2023 F-150 22
2024 F-150 3
2025 F-150 3

Related recalls

Seat belt pretensioner sparks could ignite interior

Fire risk

In a crash that triggers a front seat belt pretensioner, the sparks it produces can ignite nearby carpeting or insulation in the B-pillar area. This could start a fire inside the vehicle.

Fix: The dealer will remove the B-pillar insulation and wiring harness tape and install heat resistant tape, free of charge.

Recall 18V568000 · Aug 2018

Door, Latch

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." If the doors unlatch and open in a side impact collision, the occupants have an increased risk of injury.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the accessory covers and refund the purchase price. Ford's number for the recall is 17C09.

Recall 17V331000 · May 2017
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Other 2017 Ford F-150 problems

Common questions

What are common 2017 Ford F-150 body problems?

Complaints most often name the body, door and hinge and attachments.

At what mileage do 2017 Ford F-150 body problems happen?

Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 11,000–50,000 miles. The middle value is about 23,000 miles.

Is there a recall for 2017 Ford F-150 body problems?

Yes: 18V568000, 17V331000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.

Which F-150 year has the most body complaints?

The 2016 F-150, with 199 complaints.

Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.