2017 Ford F 150 Supercab
Common Problems
Ranked from 395 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
10 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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Door latches freeze in cold weather
177complaintsSafety riskOtherDoors fail to latch or open in cold temperatures, causing them to remain unlocked or swing open while driving.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Transmission Random Downshifting
149complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission randomly downshifts to lower gears at various speeds, causing sudden deceleration and loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Door Latch Malfunction
46complaintsHigh severityOtherDoor latches and locks malfunction, causing doors to open unexpectedly and posing safety risks.
$200–$600est. door lock/latch repair · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Cam Phaser Failure
31complaintsHigh severityEngineThe cam phasers fail, causing abnormal engine noises and potential engine damage.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Engine Knocking and Rattling
19complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine produces knocking and rattling sounds, often due to cam phasers or other internal components failing.
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Engine Starting Issues
6complaintsHigh severityEngineDifficulty starting the engine and abnormal sounds upon starting, often requiring multiple attempts to start.
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Transmission Jerking and Uncommanded Shifts
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission jerks and shifts to lower gears without command, causing sudden deceleration and loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Transmission Lead Frame Failure
5complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission lead frame fails, causing erratic shifting and loss of power.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Steering Assist Issues
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringSteering assist malfunctions cause intermittent loss of power steering and steering wheel locking.
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Visibility and Wiper Malfunction
2complaintsLow severityOtherWindshield wipers fail to operate correctly, creating safety hazards during rainy conditions.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.