2017 Ford F-150 driver assistance problems

Filed Apr 29, 2026 · Driver assistance, Transmission · OH

My vehicle started and then shutoff on its own, wouldn't start up again. Dashboard indicators showed blind spot and rear cross traffic fault, also battery, 🔧 and other icons appeared, so vehicle was towed to Terry Hendricks Ford for repair

Filed Apr 20, 2026 · Driver assistance, Steering · 118,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the steering wheel was stiff and failed to turn as needed. The message "Steering Assist Failure" was displayed with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a third independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the electronic power steering and rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and was then taken to the residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

Filed Nov 4, 2025 · Driver assistance · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera failed to display an image, comprising the back over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rearview camera. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Mar 7, 2025 · Driver assistance · 90,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while shifted in reverse, the rearview camera intermittently failed to display an image from behind the vehicle. In addition, the contact stated that the digital screen displayed a blue or colorful distorted image. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic; however, the failure was not able to be duplicated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired due to the failure not being duplicated. Upon further investigation, the contact' wife related the failure to an unknown the federal safety agency recall; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2025 · Driver assistance, Engine · 72,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that shortly after refueling the vehicle; while his wife was driving at a slow speed and merging onto the highway, the transmission failed to shift above 4th gear. In addition, the contact stated that the RMP had increased but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was determined that there was failure with 2 wiring harnesses that required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact noticed that the rearview camera image occasionally failed to properly display an image. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

Filed Dec 24, 2024 · Driver assistance, Engine · WY

Cam phasers make engine rattle at startup and idle. A recall has been put out but the dealer did not get the issue fix and sold it anyway. Also rear sensors don't work right.

Filed Dec 3, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · OK

I had a problem that would cause my transmission to randomly downshift or slip into neutral while in drive. When this happened it would also disengage cruise controll and would disengage the blind spot monitoring system.Took it to the dealership and they confirmed it was a faulty molded lead frame. I had them replace the part. But was doing research and saw where they have had similar recalls on previous years.

Filed Jul 2, 2024 · Driver assistance · 65,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear and blind spot camera failed to work. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2024 · Driver assistance, Transmission · OK

While I was driving on the highway at 70 miles an hour with adaptive cruise control on the transmission unexpectedly down shifted gears causing me to almost crash. Once I got off the highway at a stop light the truck wouldn’t shift into first gear for ten minutes. Once it finally was able to shift gears I barely made it to my destination and the truck would not shift into reverse. Now it won’t go over 30 miles an hour because it’s unable to shift to the higher gears. My family was in the truck at the time and fortunately no one was hurt but it was too close of a call. I have the truck at a local ford dealer now and they are looking at it now but said it could cost be 6k which I cannot afford to pay. I don’t know what I am going to do. I don’t have a vehicle to drive and now I am stuck without a vehicle to drive my family around.

Filed Mar 28, 2024 · Driver assistance, Electrical · CO

While driving, the rear window opened up by itself and would not close. Controls were dead. Found a wire bundle (not a harness) which runs from the body control module to several sensors, including the 110V power converter, were worn through shorting out. The wiring lies in a channel along the rocker panel on the interior of the vehicle. The wiring is not protected from abrasion which led to the abrasion of the wires shorting out. Since 110V is running along this same channel, the potential for a fire is high, plus shorting 110V AC with 12V DC.