Ford F-150 2017 Power Train Recall: Transmission Shift Position Indicator Failure
Ford is recalling 2017 F-150 trucks with a faulty transmission shift indicator that may cause crashes if the driver can't see the gear position. Owners must have their instrument cluster reprogrammed free by February 20, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the transmission gear position indicator fails to illuminate, the driver may be unable to tell the transmission shift position, increasing the risk of a crash or injury from unintended vehicle movement.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2017 F-150 trucks where the transmission gear position indicator might not light up after starting in cold weather. This could cause the driver to shift unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles must have their instrument cluster reprogrammed at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225845-ford-f-150-2017-power-train-recall-transmission-shift-position.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225845-ford-f-150-2017-power-train-recall-transmission-shift-position · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V053000
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“Ford F-150 2017 Power Train Recall: Transmission Shift Position Indicator Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225845-ford-f-150-2017-power-train-recall-transmission-shift-position. Based on NHTSA recall #17V053000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V053000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument cluster may lose power in cold temperatures after starting the vehicle. This causes the transmission gear position indicator to stop working, so drivers might shift unexpectedly without knowing it, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Ford F-150 trucks with an eight-inch productivity screen are affected. Drivers who rely on the transmission shift indicator for safe operation are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 F-150 has an eight-inch productivity screen. The recall started February 20, 2017, and applies to vehicles that may lose power in cold weather after starting.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to get your vehicle reprogrammed for free.
Have Instrument Cluster Reprogrammed
Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster at no cost to fix the transmission shift indicator issue.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17C01.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 27 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V053000 (January 24, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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