2017 Ford F-150: key fob or push-button start problems

Filed May 14, 2026 · Body, Electrical · FL

The front driver door lock/latch actuator is failing. The driver door does not lock or unlock using the key fob or the interior power lock button. The only way to lock or unlock the door is manually with the key or by pushing/pulling the lock from inside the vehicle. This issue started shortly after we had a historic/unusual cold freeze in Florida. The vehicle is kept outside, so it was exposed to the freezing temperatures. This creates a safety and security concern because the driver door power lock system does not work properly and may prevent the door from locking or unlocking normally when needed. The issue has not yet been inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. No warning lights or messages appeared before the failure. The component is still installed on the vehicle and available for inspection upon request.

Filed Nov 25, 2023 · MI

The driver side door would not unlock by either using the key fob or manually using the key in the door. This seem to occur in cold weather. It was 20F this morning and the vehicle was parked outdoors. This has occurred multiple time, so I though I’d report. If by chance the door unlocks, the latching mechanism will not function, nor will the locking of the door, so can’t drive until the car is well warmed up, usually 20 minutes of idling with the heater on. I have backed out of my driveway and the door is not latched, and opened when turning right.

Filed Feb 26, 2023 · Locks · MI

Both front door latches have issues. When i enter the vehicle and attempt to shut the door, it doesnt latch closed. Instead the door just bounces back open. The only way i found to get the latch to engage is by locking the door not with the interior switch but with the keyfob lock button. Once i do that while the door is open, i can shut the door and it will latch closed. Issue is sporadic.

Filed Jan 30, 2023 · Body, Locks · OR

Doors would not unlock with key fob in 23 degrees Fahrenheit weather. Had to unlock manually with key. Then door would not latch closed manually or automatically. Feels unsafe to drive because doors can swing open while driving and items or passengers in the vehicle could fall out onto roadway.

Filed Feb 22, 2021 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 24,000 miles · IN

The 2017 f-150 suddenly experienced electrical problems including; tailgate unintended opening, blis (blind spot information system) failures, cross traffic alert failures and rear camera blue screen failures. These failures occur at a status of the vehicle, eg. Locking the doors, shifting into gear, use of key fob or proximity sensors to tailgate.

Filed Dec 22, 2020 · Visibility · 80,000 miles · TX

The weather was slightly below freezing and my truck was parked in my drive. I used the remote start function on my key fob to allow the truck to warm up before I got in. After a few minutes I got in the truck. While the truck was parked and upon closing the door I heard glass shatter behind me. When I looked the entire plate of back glass on the truck had, for lack of a better word, exploded. Top to bottom and side to side the glass had completely broken. There was glass both inside my truck and in the bed of the truck.

Filed Jan 10, 2020 · Body, Electrical · 56,734 miles · MO

F150 with electronic tailgate release will randomly unlock and drop open. This is happening at least 50% of the times I use my truck. I've heard the tailgate release be activated with my fob key setting on the dash board, no one touching it. I took it to the dealer today, 1/10/2020, and the service rep heard it unlock the tailgate while he was holding the key fob. He indicated there is a recall; however, it is not for f150's.. Only f250-450's. What really scares me there is no warning or notifications the tailgate has dropped down and is now open. I only know when I stop and see it down or the loud steady warning when I put the truck in reverse. So far nothing has fallen out but this is clearly unsafe and should be recalled/repaired asap by ford. This has occurred when operating on both city roads and highways, although, I'm not sure exactly when it is unlocked or drops open. This problem first occurred in early december; however, it was not nearly as frequent; now it is almost every time I use my truck.

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Electrical · 22,386 miles · TX · fire

I had my 2017 ford f-150, 22,681 miles, parked at a kroger grocery store. I started the ignition with the key fob and loaded my son. After I got in I heard my son coughing, smelled something burning and realized there was black smoke when suddenly the rear windows blew out inches from his head. I never even got the key in the ignition. I removed my son and called 911. The fire department discovered the rear window defrost wire had smoldered and melted causing heat and the combustion that affected the windows in the cool night temp. Towed to the ford dealership where they told me the rear defroster contacts had come loose and was the cause. They submitted pics and report to ford to await a decision if they will cover the damage.

Filed Dec 7, 2018 · 10,000 miles · WA

Outside air temperature was 21 degrees f, couldn't unlock or open doors with key fob or manually. The vehicle had been remotely started and had been running, parked for 10 minutes before I tried to unlock and open the doors. ## VIN passed ## ford f150 2017 ##