2017 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 27
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 27 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 4 records
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Today was the worst of the 4 times that this same situation occurred. I was driving in traffic on the highway in downtown atlanta when i accelerated and switched lanes to pass a slow moving vehicle. The truck accelerated fine but would not stop accelerating when i removed my foot from the gas peddle. I had to break hard to avoid hitting another car. As soon as i removed my foot from the break, the car engine revved…
ODI 11282535
Engine
I have 22,500 miles on this 2017 ford f150 3.5 ecoboost. It has started throwing a code of po4db crankcase disconnect. I have been researching and there are a lot of ford products having the same issue. This code make engine light come on and stay on. It appears it's in the computer system, is my understanding. Sitting still, driving it doesn't matter engine light stays on.
ODI 11288772
Engine
Engine rattled at startup and lacked power. Dealership replaced a stretched timing chain stretched and cam phasers needed replacing, all under a tsb which was not intended for my 2017 f150... But for my15 and older. Engine runs fine now, but ford customer care would not comment on it or provide clarification on if replaced parts are any different or better to prevent same issue. Concern that timing chain could…
ODI 11258528
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
Driving from california to oregon through nevada on interstate when vehicle started to overheat nevada dealer would not even look at the vehicle. Informed ford motor company. Continued to oregon and then on to bozeman montana. Vehicle is now at bozeman ford having the motor dismantled for diagnosis. Was told there is a issue with the number one cylinder, ford corporation has not been of any help what so ever.
ODI 11246729
Engine
Upon cold start vehicle blows blueish/white smoke for approximately 6-8 seconds then stops. Does not smoke while driving and vehicle runs just fine otherwise. Took to dealership and they said it was a pcv valve stuck open and they relaced it.....that didn't fix the problem.
ODI 11231942
Engine
OIL PAN LEAKING OIL FROM RTV
ODI 11206948
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. While driving at any speed, the engine made a grinding sound without warning. The vehicle was taken to norris ford [redacted], located at [redacted], baltimore, md 21222) where it was determined that the sound was normal and no failure code was found. The contact was provided a rental vehicle while the technician kept the vehicle for observation. The technician later diagnosed…
ODI 11203175
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Cold cranking noise concerning ecoboost system and lifters...making loud noise and i am being told it's normal...plus clunking noise underneath my truck that sounds like the motor or the drive shafts is going to fall out...i am also being told by dealership that this is normal...i know better...the truck is defective and unsafe. Now they are refusing to address the issues.
ODI 11222788
Engine · Exhaust System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. When starting the vehicle, the contact noticed blue smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to sill-terhar motors ([redacted], broomfield, co 80020, [redacted]), but a failure could not be found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 35,700. *bf*jb
ODI 11203379
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, a fire started in the engine compartment and smoke emerged from under the hood. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. The police and fire departments were present and the fire was extinguished by the fire department. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was towed to a lot and then towed to burnworth zollars ford…
Fire reported
ODI 11185028
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Since 15,000 miles vehicle emits excessive burnt engine oil smoke from exhaust during initial start up. Ford became aware of this march 19, 2019 under ford case cas17456883, vehicle now has 19,000 miles, and not fixed to date. Additionally, engine does not comply with federal or state emission standards. Exhaust system, exhaust sensors, and catalytic converter is contaminated.
ODI 11220897
Engine · Power Train
On 01-24-2019, i stopped at a red light and noticed an odor coming from my 2017 ford f-150 truck and saw some smoke coming from under the hood. A motorist next to me pointed to the bottom of the truck; i rolled down the window and he said he thought there was a fire under the truck. I pulled over, shut off the truck, saw a small fire on the frame under the engine. The other motorist put it out with a fire…
Fire reported
ODI 11220425
Electrical System · Engine
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…
ODI 11165598
Engine
At only 19k miles i developed a timing chain issue. Its a known that the dealer tells me is perfectly normal.
ODI 11195668
Engine
Vehicle has 23k miles and blue smoke billows from the tailpipe on cold startup. The dealership replaced the cylinder heads and various o rings and advised that the smoke should stop after 1-2 weeks. It did not. I returned the truck to the dealer in 2 weeks and they inspected the truck for 3 days concluding that it runs "as designed". Blue smokes still billows from the tailpipe on cold startup with no apparent help…
ODI 11113472
Cruise Control · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. While driving 75 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in tsb: ssm46829 (electrical system: integrated trailer brake control). The vehicle was taken to eddie preuitt ford, inc. (710 us-31 hartselle, al 35640, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the…
ODI 11112406
Engine
Engine knocking on a cold startup. The knock is more easily heard from the passenger side of the vehicle. The knocking is the most noticeable for the first 30 seconds of startup. This occurs every day. The amount of knocking follows an increase in engine rpm.
ODI 11113229
Engine
I bought 2017 f-150 platinum from levittown ford i own it less than 1 year and have now 15,000 miles on it. My problem first started around may of 2018 it was random happening off and on i was getting a grinding noise when i started the truck only when i stared in usually first thing in the morning or if it sat for more than 6 or more hours. The problem got worse as the summer progressed i made my first appointment…
ODI 11121165
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer (vonderau ford, 1912 n mechanic st, el campo, tx 77437) for the first oil change, the mechanic noticed that the oil pan leaked oil. The mechanic diagnosed that the plastic oil pan was cracked. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate…
ODI 11055334
Electrical System · Engine
The engine shut off and the truck rolled to a stop. Meanwhile, several warning messages flashed on the instrument panel and smoke began pouring from under the hood. I got out and looked under the vehicle and sparks were profusely flying. I walked away from the vehicle and the engine ignited within 5 seconds. The entire incident occurred within 10-15 seconds. The vehicle was totaled.
Fire reported
ODI 11044730
Engine
Two different occasions i was driving 65 on the freeway, the engine compartment started violently shaking. The car lost acceleration and flashed the check engine light. Additionally i will be sitting at stop lights and you will get the same shaking from the engine compartment.
ODI 11032578
Engine · Power Train
With the vehicle in park, with the weight of the vehicle resting on the transmission's parking pawl, or resting on the parking brake, when the engine is started, there is an intermittent clunk that can be heard. It can vary from no clunk to a very loud clunk that can be heard from 40ft or more. This can happen when vehicle is hot, cold, driven short distances or long distances, on an incline or not. The 3…
ODI 11053460
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
Engine stalls at stop (after letting up on brake and auto start stop re-starts the engine) followed by "hill start assist not available" error flashes along with other brake related errors; vehicle engine won't turn over/start unless transmission is put back into park. Upon restarting all engine error/fault messages are cleared and things seem back to normal. Today was the second time this has happened. The first…
ODI 11000552
Engine
Took delivery 5/8. Called dealer service department 5/17 to see about rough idle and a few minor cosmetic issues. Dropped off 5/25, service advisor called 5/26 to tell me it is blowing oil through the pistons and they are going to have to replace the heads per a tsb. I started research on the internet and found ford tsb 17-0007. Seems that f-150s made between june and october 2016 might have this problem. The…
ODI 10993422
Engine
My waste gate has malfunctioned then replaced but has been back 3x in 30 days with my check engine light going on and sending the truck into limp mode while driving.
ODI 10980318