ARRIVED AT WORK ON 12-23-19 AT 8 AM (WALGREENS PARKING LOT). SHUT MY FRONT DRIVER DOOR AND THE REAR WINDOW OF MY F-150 PICKUP SHATTERED.
2017 Ford F-150 body problems
moderate 84 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500
Complaints
84
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$1,500
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT DOORS WILL NOT LATCH ALL THE TIME. HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TWICE. FIRST TIME THEY DID A TEMPORARY FIX. THE 2ND TIME ON DECEMBER 29, 2017 IT WAS LOOKED AT A 2ND TIME AND A 'PERMANENT FIX' WAS APPLIED TO THE DOOR LATCHES. AFTER PICKING THE TRUCK UP IT IS STILL NOT FIXED. FORD IS PUTTING OUT FAULTY PERMANENT FIXES. THE TRUCK WAS PARKED WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM WAS NOT …
I've added all 4 doors not latch closed at different times. I also had my front driver's door pop open while driving, this happens when the temperature is cold and freezing. I've spoken with two different Ford dealers and they both said they haven ne er heard of this problem. I have spoken with people who own the same vehicle and they say it's common and Ford really doesn't have a fix or if some…
THE DOOR LATCHES BECOME INOPERATIVE IN BELOW FREEZING WEATHER AND REQUIRE THE INSIDE OF THE CABIN TO BE HEATED FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES BEFORE THEY WILL WORK. I HAVE HAD BOTH FSA'S COMPLETED BY A FORD DEALER FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. THIS ISSUE PRESENTS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE THE DOORS WILL NOT LATCH CLOSED AND COULD SWING OPEN DURING DRIVING.
DOOR LATCHES FREEZING CAUSING DOORS TO OPEN WHILE DRIVING. WHILE DRIVING IN COLD TEMPERATURES THE DOOR LATCHES DON'T WORK. I WAS DRIVING SEVERAL TIMES AND WHEN YOU GO AROUND A CORNER OR TURN THE VEHICLE LEFT OR RIGHT THE DOORS SWING OPEN. FORD HAS INSTALLED WEATHER SEALS BUT THEY SAID THAT THE FIX IS NOT WORKING AS I HAVE PROVEN I WAS TOLD THERE IS NOTHING MORE THEY CAN DO AT THIS TIME AND WILL …
Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2017 Ford F-150?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 84 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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