2017 Ford F-150 electrical system problems
136 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2017 Ford F-150, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 136 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 43,000 miles 51 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 17 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 51 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 43,000 miles, and 76% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, smoke and heat were suddenly present inside the cabin of the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle the fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. During the incident, the vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The contact indicated that the flames had started behind the front seats inside the cabin of the vehicle but the cause of the fire was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.
While driving. Vehicle loses all electrical and engine power without warning, a complete failure. Had towed to ford shop and could not be diagnosed and no fault code was generated. Vehicle was returned without repair. A few days later, vehicle died again. No electric no power in the middle of road. I am I a wheel chair and could not get out. Returned to shop today and am awaiting them to try to recreate the issue because no warning lights for codes are being generated when it fails.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford F-150
- Drivetrain & axles 550 complaints
- Engine 384 complaints
- Brakes 117 complaints
- Body & structure 112 complaints
- Cruise control 66 complaints
- Steering 59 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 57 complaints
- Wheels 46 complaints