2017 Ford F-150 latches/locks/linkages problems
43 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2017 Ford F-150 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side rear and passenger’s side rear bottom doors failed to latch as intended. The door ajar audible sound repeatedly pinged. The contact stated that the failure was a safety issue and…”
filed Jan 20, 2026
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to open the front driver’s side door, the power door lock actuator failed. Neither a dealer nor an independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The…”
filed Oct 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may…Campaign 17V652000 · Oct 16, 2017
- These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact…Campaign 17V331000 · May 22, 2017
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 F-150 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 F-150 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 F-150 | 11 | 2% |
| 2019 F-150 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 57 | 3% |
| 2016 F-150 | 52 | 3% |
| 2015 F-150 | 39 | 2% |
| 2014 F-150 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 F-150 | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 F-150 | 7 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.