2017 Ford F-150 Electrical Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are electrical problems on the 2017 Ford F-150?
134 owners have reported electrical problems on the 2017 Ford F-150, 9% of all complaints for this year and the 3rd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 24,000–59,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this area.
134 complaints 9% of all 2017 complaints 47,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (48 of 134). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Electrical complaints by the year the problem happened.
Electrical complaints by F-150 year
Related recalls
Instrument cluster may lose power in cold
Crash riskIn cold weather, the instrument cluster can lose power after the car starts, so gauges like the gear position indicator and warning lights may not light up. Without them, a driver may not know what gear the car is in or see a warning, which raises the risk of a crash or injury.
Fix: The dealer will update the instrument panel cluster software free of charge.
Recall 26V370000 · Jun 2026Instrument cluster / panel, Gear position indication (PRNDL)
In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge.
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Other 2017 Ford F-150 problems
Common questions
What are common 2017 Ford F-150 electrical problems?
Complaints most often name the speedometer / odometer, instrument cluster / panel and cables.
At what mileage do 2017 Ford F-150 electrical problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 24,000–59,000 miles. The middle value is about 47,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2017 Ford F-150 electrical problems?
Yes: 26V370000, 17V053000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which F-150 year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2013 F-150, with 324 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.