general problems of the 2017 Ford F-150 - part 2

Brake booster. Have a 2016 f150 that has an open recall, but our 2017 f150 5. 0 is the one with the brake booster failure. Wife and kids in the truck and brake fluid sensor went off and within 20 minutes she could hardly brake.

My advanced track warning light comes on then all the lights on the dash and start going off one warning after the other. (low oil, limited breaking, tire pressure, etc. ) then all electrical components in the vehicle turns off while driving. Its been serviced by the dealer which they replaced the break booster sensor. About 2-3 weeks later, it started happening again only this time when I drive the breaks lock up now and grind to the addition of everything lighting up the dash and all electrical components turn off while driving. Dealer charger me $900 for first repair now they’re charging me $2500 to start for the apim replacement. They are not clear on issue. They stated well start with apim and go from there.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v236000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving in the snow at slow speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but traveled down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that several warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer refused to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake hose had failed and leaked brake fluid. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the driver's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I have taken my 2017 f150 to sunrise over a period of 3 years to ‘fix’ the downshifting issue on the engine. I was constantly told I was imagining things. Then the dealer kept my truck for 3 months while is was supposedly fixed according to a recall sent out in 2022. The problem was not corrected. Then in 2025 another recall was issued for the braking system and the emergency brake light coming on. Again, back to the dealer for recall repair. And again it was not repaired as the light still comes again every time we are driving on the highway. Our truck has very low mileage for 2017. Please advise if you can assist us. Respectfully [xxx] & [xxx] [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My front right brake line busted on my 2017 f150 stx. This 5 year old truck has under 70 thousand miles on it and it matches up with the master brake caliber recall 22s11 or 22s14. I think my vehicle should be included in the recall. Brake lines don't just bust and I could have seriously injured someone or myself because of this faulty part.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing out of his driveway, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed with brake fluid leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that one of the brake lines was leaking and the other brake line showed a bulge. The dealer informed the contact that the brake lines needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.

The abs and traction control lights came on. Then out of no where the power steering just stopped working.

Brakes slowly stop holding while at a stop for too long; such as at a red light or waiting for a train, and takes more force from driver to stop vehicle. After inspecting the braking system I found brake fluid leaking between the brake booster and master cylinder. With a little investigating I found Ford already recalled the same part number for other f150 trucks but mine was not in that group from the same model year. The current recall needs to be expanded to cover every truck with that part number. Due to this failure I was involved in a low speed tc in a parking lot when my brakes stopped holding.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 80 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal was soft. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed: however, the results were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,862.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph and slowing for traffic at an intersection, his brakes failed as he depressed the brake pedal. The contact stated that his vehicle crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front of him. The contact stated that his air bags deployed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the front end of his hood and grill were crushed, and that the radiator had been ruptured. The contact stated that the other vehicle had suffered damage to trunk and rear bumper. The contact stated that there were no injuries to him or the other driver. The contact said that the police were on scene and wrote a report. The contact stated that his vehicle had been towed to his residence, he was not sure if the other vehicle had been towed. The contact's vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 22v150000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving uphill at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal would go to the floorboard while depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the brake master cylinder was leaking. The brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

I was backing into my driveway and stepped on the brake to stop the vehicle and the brake pedal went to the floor - no brakes. I didn't have time to try pumping the brakes or stepping on the emergency brake. The vehicle impacted the garage door damaging it to the point that it needs to be replaced. The replacement cost is $1,833. 33. The vehicle impact points were the plastic parts of the tailgate, bumper and trailer hitch. There was no visible damage to the vehicle. The brakes worked fine again after the incident. I had skyline Ford check the brakes and they could not find any trouble codes or problems with the brakes during a test drive. I now don't trust the brakes and am concerned that it could happen again with more severe consequences.

While coming to a stop in traffic my 2017 Ford F-150 xl 5. 0l started braking normally with solid pedal feel. However, as I continued braking and applying more pressure to stop the pedal suddenly became very soft and went to the floor. I had to release the pedal and reapply the brakes. Again, the brake pedal started out normal and then went soft again as more pressure was applied and I had to veer to the right to avoid rear ending a stopped vehicle. Luckily no collision occurred. The brakes continued acting this way until I was able to carefully drive it to a Ford service center. This occurred on both city and highway driving when coming to a stop or trying to slow down suddenly due to traffic. My vehicle is currently in for repair at a Ford service center.

Digital cluster malfunction, causing speedometer and fuel gauge to both display zero, loss of power to windows, loss of parking brake function, blacked out backup camera, no heat or a/c. Highbeams stay on and cannot be switched to low beams. All happened while the vehicle was in motion on a highway at 60 mph.

I was on a highway in rain on cruise control approaching an off ramp. My speed was 72 mph as set by cruise control. I applied the brakes to disengage and slow for the off-ramp which is sharp. As I approached I started to apply more brake pressure. The vehicle began accelerating as I was going into the turn. I stomped on the brakes and the brakes went to the floor repeatedly while still accelerating. I navigated the turn at high speed with the back end breaking loose and fish tailing. I barely made it around and proceeded to hit the off button frantically. The truck shut down and I coasted to the side of the road. I had my 7yr old girl in the truck. It was terrifying. When I restarted the truck the cruise control was disengaged and the brakes worked.

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 mph and attempting to stop the brake pedal extended to the floor and the vehicle would not immediately stop. The vehicle was immediately taken to the local dealer grapevine Ford(8101 e. State hwy 114, grapevine Ford). The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred a short distance afterward. The message to "shift to park and restart vehicle" was displayed with the check engine warning light flashing intermittently. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the plastic oil pan was warped and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the NHTSA campaign number: 22v150000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

Intermittent braking issue. Breaks do not have much breaking power. While setting at a red light more pressure needs to applied to the break pedal. In some instances the pedal travels an additional 2 inches. Loss of break holding power caused me to hit a trailer being towed in front of me. My bumper had to be replaced.

I go to the Ford dealership that sold me my vehicle for all maintenance. (cowles parkway Ford, woodbridge virginia). On 10/22,2018, I had my truck serviced and it was noted that my brakes were in a "yellow condition. " on 12/11/18 my vehicle received a mandatory virginia state inspection (with no mention of the brake condition). On 1/22/2019, I took my truck for a service to include tire rotation and was informed that the tires could not be rotated and the brakes could not be inspected because the "lugnuts were swollen. " I admit that this sounded ludicrous--(I am a retired aircraft maintenance officer with 27 years service in the united states air force). When I inquired about this condition from the senior technician, he informed me that Ford motor company has these lug nuts that swell due to water intrusion and freezing. I asked how I would be able to change a flat tire on the highway and was informed that I would not be able to complete this task because the lug nut wrench would not fit over the nut. Thus my tire rotation was not completed and my brakes were not inspected today and (my belief it did not occur during the mandatory virginia state inspection either. However, my complaint focus is that the lug nuts on my 2017 Ford F-150 can not be removed. I believe that this is an unsafe condition and warrants a recall and replacement of all F-150 truck wheel lug nuts and request your assistance in this matter. I was told by the technician that Ford motor company is aware of this issue but has taken no action!.

Ford motor company documentation (2017 RV & trailer towing guide) states this model of truck, with the Ford 3. 5l ecoboost engine, can safely tow 11,500lbs (maximum loaded trailer weight). Based on personal experience and consulting multiple trailer towing experts, this is a misrepresentation of the material facts and capabilities of this truck. Additionally, it puts unsuspecting drivers in an unsafe and dangerous driving situation.

. Last Sunday I got a 2017 f150 XLT stuck in a small two foot snow drift. Once I got stuck I tried rocking the truck, but the transmission would not shift from forward to rear ward without the truck coming to a complete stop. After several attempts I got a fault warning for the limited slip diff. The warning for the power steering, the abs, the parking brake, the hill descent, hill start assist, park assist warning (which I do not have), advanced track warning (which I do not have) and 4x4 low. Additionally the truck would shift in and out of 4 high, but not 4 low. In 4 high no tires would move. In two high only the left rear tire would spin. Because of darkness and grizzly bear I had to wait until morning to walk out far enough to get cell reception. The temp never got below 34 degrees, but it did rain and snow all night. When the tow truck pulled me out of the drift (a total of 10 feet) everything except the power steering worked. It was not until the 3 rd day when the power steering suddenly started to work. The dealer will not see me until next week and I am afraid I will loose all the fault codes by then. Its great to have a 4x4 that only works on dry ground. Had this happened in the winter or further away from cell phone coverage it could have proven to be a life threatening situation.

Tl- the contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 25 mph, while approaching a stop light depressing the brake pedal to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to stop as a result, the contact crashed into the middle of the front driver side door of another vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact sustained arm injuries but did not required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact residence. The contact called larry h. Miller Ford lakewood dealer, located at 1159 w 6th Ave, lakewood, CO 80215, (303) 232-2200, and was informed to have the vehicle towed to their collision center. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 10,000. The VIN was not available. Aw.

Could not stop for red light and smashed into someonee.

No break lights, backup lights, parking lights, turn signal lights in rear.

While applying the brakes, it is very easy to simultaneously push on the throttle pedal. This has happened several times, one time resulting in a rear-end collision, this is my first Ford and this problem has never happened in any of the numerous vehicles I have owned. I had thought that software was in place that would not allow the engine to rev with the brake applied. If not so, it would seem like a very good idea.

Ford F-150 lost control and accelerated coming out of car wash tunnel. Car did not respond to brakes and accelerated into a building injuring driver and pedestrian.

I got in my truck and started driving. As I approached the intersection I started to brake. The brakes went all the way down and the truck did not brake. I ended up past the stop sign in the middle of the intersection. I turned around and went back slowly to my house. I almost hit a pedestrian where the truck did not brake.

I was coming up to a stop light and applied the brakes. The pedal went to the floor and the vehicle was not stoping. I released the brake pedal and pushed it again. This time the vehicle stopped. I immediately pulled over and checked the brake fluid and it was full.

Dashboard warning message "park brake malfunction-service now" along with other brake system symbols. Multiple random occurrences, can happen upon starting, when running or any operating condition. First happened day after new car delivery and re-occurs up to present date. Authorized Ford dealer service departments have attempted repairs six times but the problem persists. Typical photo attached.

Brake pedal must be pressed at least 1 1/2 to 2 inches for braking to begin. At this point the brakes are not firm. Also, while on a downward grade or hill the brakes initially brake, but slowly lose pressure and have to be pumped to retain braking. I have taken my truck to dealership 4 times and was told that this common to all lariat trucks and they cannot repair. Obviously, this is a defect that Ford should address immediately.

Sudden loss brakes in a hard stop. There are videos explaining the problem where the abs unit goes into bypass and for one wheel; but then the value does not reset. This issue has happened to me 4 times while driving the car, and to my wife once. Taking out the abs fuse, and thereby disabling the function solves the problem, as the bypass valve will not engage. However you lose the mandated feature of abs. . Read more...

I was driving and when I need to make a hard stop, the brake pedal went to the floor. I had to use the emergency brake to help slow me down. While there is some braking, if you are stopped and push hard on the brakes, the pedal goes to the floor.

Purchased vehicle about 2 months ago. This morning I was slowing the vehicle at a stop light. Once pressure was applied to the pedal it would continue to progress all the way to the floor. Checked brake fluid and it was full. Problem persisted so vehicle was taken to the dealership.

The vehicle will not stop completely sometimes. Other times, the brake pedal is all the way to the floor before the vehicle will cease movement. No matter how great or how little pressure is applied to the brakes the pedal will go all the way to the floor.

Sudden and complete failure of the braking system. The pedal went to the floor and continuos pumping did very little to stop the vehicle. It was immediately taken to sarasota Ford in sarasoat FL.