Three problems related to automatic transmission gear indicator have been reported for the 2017 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2017 F-150.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the gear shift indicator failed to display on the instrument panel. The transmission unexpectedly downshifted from 4th gear to 1st gear. A maintenance warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a transmission range sensor circuit (trs) failure. The vehicle was repaired with a new lead frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,179.
While driving 50 mph truck downshifted radically causing rear wheels to lock up and squeel/ simultaneously the prndl light in dash flickers along with the gear range.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the rear wheels to lock up. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the wrench symbol was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle went into limp mode, and the vehicle was slow to respond. The vehicle was turned off for ten minutes and then restarted. While driving approximately 25-30 mph, the failure recurred. The contact stated that dtc: p1702; indicated an intermittent failure with the transmission range sensor circuit (prndl sensor), potentially causing erratic shifting or even the vehicle entering limp mode. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,700.