2017 Ford F-150 Transmission Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are transmission problems on the 2017 Ford F-150?
546 owners have reported transmission problems on the 2017 Ford F-150, 38% of all complaints for this year and the most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 41,000–120,000 miles. 4 recalls cover this area.
546 complaints 38% of all 2017 complaints 84,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (174 of 546). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Transmission complaints by the year the problem happened.
Transmission complaints by F-150 year
Related recalls
Transmission may unexpectedly downshift to second
Crash riskA loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can make the transmission suddenly drop into second gear. This can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: The dealer will update the powertrain control module software at no cost to you.
Recall 26V237000 · Apr 2026Automatic transmission
A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function. Despite the transmission shift lever being placed in 'Park' and the instrument panel display indicating 'Park,' the vehicle may roll away after it has been exited if the parking brake has not been applied, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission to make sure it has the roll pin, installing one if it is missing, free of charge.
Recall 18V213000 · Apr 2018Shift linkage pin can detach from transmission
Crash riskA pin connecting the shift linkage to the transmission can come out, so the car may not move in the gear the driver selects, or may roll even when set to Park if the parking brake is not applied. Either situation raises the risk of a crash.
Fix: A dealer will replace the roll pin with an updated part free of charge, and Ford will notify owners beginning around December 2017.
Recall 17V671000 · Oct 2017Instrument cluster / panel, Gear position indication (PRNDL)
In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 102, "Transmission shift position sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect." If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge.
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Other 2017 Ford F-150 problems
Common questions
What are common 2017 Ford F-150 transmission problems?
Complaints most often name the automatic transmission, differential unit and control module (TCM / PCM / TECM).
At what mileage do 2017 Ford F-150 transmission problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 41,000–120,000 miles. The middle value is about 84,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2017 Ford F-150 transmission problems?
Yes: 26V237000, 18V213000, 17V671000, 17V053000. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if the work was done.
Which F-150 year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2013 F-150, with 1,342 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.