There are 4 owner-reported lighting complaints for the 2017 Ford F-150in NHTSA's database. These are unverified consumer reports and may not reflect confirmed defects.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact requested that the driver's side fog light be replaced. The contact was informed that the fog light was not faulty; however, the contact was informed that the driver's fog light was inoperable due to a power outage in the fog light housing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,086.
The Right Rear Light underneath the brake light caught fire and exploded.
THE NEW FORD PICKUPS HAVE THERE FRONT SIGNAL LIGHTS BETWEEN THE TWO HEADLIGHTS. THE TWO HEADLIGHTS ARE ALWAYS ON WHETHER ON LOW OR HIGH BEEM MAKING IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE THE TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS GOING.
THE CURRENT F150 IS NEARLY INVISIBLE FROM DIRECTLY BEHIND. THE LED RUNNING LIGHTS ONLY MAKE UP MAYBE 2% OF THE REAR END AREA, ARE FAR APART, AND APPEAR SO DIM FROM DIRECTLY BEHIND THAT THE TRUCKS ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE IN FOG OR POOR LIGHTING. THE TAILS LIKE MIGHT LOOK BIG ENOUGH IF YOU LOOK AT IT FROM A 45 DEGREE ANGLE, HOWEVER NOT FROM BEHIND DIRECTLY.
Complaints are unverified consumer reports submitted to NHTSA. A high complaint count may reflect vehicle popularity, not defect severity. Data sourced from NHTSA public records.
Data synced from NHTSA on May 4, 2026