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2017 Ford F-150

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 F.

Body TRUCKTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Ford F-150 is a full‑size truck built on the 150 platform, with an engine oil capacity of 6.0‑6.3 quarts and recommended viscosities of 5W‑30 or 5W‑20. It pairs its powertrain with a six‑speed automatic transmission and delivers EPA‑rated fuel economy of 18 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined. In terms of reliability, the model year logged 1,066 owner complaints, with the power train cited as the top concern area and 15 recalls issued. Compared with the vehicle’s complaint history from 1990‑2009 — where complaints peaked at 2,991 in 1997 and bottomed out at 21 in 1990 — the 2017 F‑150’s figure sits well below the historic high, indicating a relatively improved reliability record for this generation.

Model year2025202420232017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0-6.3OEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy18/24/21 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/70R17OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length188.2 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height68.5 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3911 lb
Track (front / rear)65 / 64.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined18 / 24 / 21 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.0–6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.00 sec — 2017 F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed)
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.00 sec13.70 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.10 sec13.80 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.90 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.50 sec14.20 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 King Ranch 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.5 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.40 sec375 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.50 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Raptor SuperCab (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.70 sec450 hp4x4
2017F-150 Platinum 3.5L EcoBoost SuperCrew (5.6 ft. Bed) 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.70 sec375 hp4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0-6.3 of 5W-30 / 5W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity13.1
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity12.1-13.1
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-85 · GL-5
Engine Coolant Capacity16.4
Engine Coolant Capacity15.0-16.0
Engine Coolant Capacity15.9
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-20

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)8.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.5 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s)Stage 1: 30 lb.ft

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 18.0; Rear: 38.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugHousing cover bolts: 33.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 41.0; Rear: 76.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket258.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle173.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket258.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.028-0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Torque11.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.81 lbs
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity2.70-4.10 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance760 cca

Service checks

RPM51-87 rpm
RPMEX. TURBO: 51-67; TURBO: 51-87 rpm
RPM51-67 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 27; Rear: 24
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 184; Rear: 111
Minimum Pad Thickness0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts) — tightening sequence 1 stages
152.0 Step 3: 74.0 Step 4: 98.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
171.0 inch lbs.71 in
245.0
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
153.0 inch lbs.53 in
245.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
124.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
324.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
490.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
117.0 ft. lbs.17 ft. lbs
232.0 ft. lbs.32 ft. lbs
390.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
228.0 ft. lbs.28 ft. lbs
3105.0
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
1166.0 ft. lbs.166 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
326 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
4+ 270
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 4 stages
1103.0 ft. lbs.103 ft. lbs
2360 degrees360 degrees
374.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
4+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 7 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

118.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
255.0 ft. lbs.55 ft. lbs
3loosen all bolts 180 degrees180 degrees
418.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
526.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
690 degrees90 degrees
790 degrees90 degrees
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

114.7 ft. lbs.14.7 ft. lbs
2Loosen two full turns.
337.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
4180 degrees180 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs.; Sep 2: 60.015 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
130.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
2Back off 360.0 degrees360 degrees
326.0 ft. lbs.26 ft. lbs
4180.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages

Prep Cap bolts

124.0 ft. lbs.24 ft. lbs
2135.0 degrees; Side bolts135 degrees
133.0 ft. lbs.33 ft. lbs
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages

Prep Cap bolts

115.0 ft. lbs.15 ft. lbs
230.0 ft. lbs.30 ft. lbs
348.0 ft. lbs.48 ft. lbs
490.0 degrees; Side bolts90 degrees
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
222.0 ft. lbs.22 ft. lbs
360.0
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
12.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.42.5 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.4 ft. lbs., Step 2: 457.4 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
11.5 ft. lbs., Step 2: 7.4, Step 3: 451.5 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
245.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In the year‑by‑year federal record, complaint volume peaked in 1997 (2,991) and declined steadily, reaching 324 complaints in 2009. The 2017 model shows 196 Power‑Train complaints, 180 Engine complaints, 88 “Unknown Or Other” complaints, and 70 Structure complaints, with 35 crash‑related and 19 fire‑related complaints. Compared with the 2009 data (324 complaints, 3 recalls, 58 TSBs), the 2017 figures indicate a lower overall complaint count but a higher proportion focused on power‑train and engine categories. The complaint trajectory from the early 2000s through 2009 suggests a downward arc, and 2017 appears to continue that pattern without a documented spike in recalls or investigations. Consequently, the 2017 Ford F‑150 can be considered a reasonable purchase provided the vehicle has a clean service history and a thorough inspection is performed.

15
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
319
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
3
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,066
Owner complaints
35 involved a crash · 19 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,066 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train196
Engine180
Unknown Or Other88
Structure70
Service Brakes46
Engine & Engine Cooling45
Steering34
Wheels33

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 319 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 25-21262025-04-01Unknown Or OtherThis bulletin supersedes TSB 25-2018. Reason for update: update the Part List and Service…
SSM 534952025-03-14Unknown Or OtherSome 2016-2020 F-150 vehicles may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)…
SSM 533052025-01-17Unknown Or OtherSome 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100…
SSM 531742024-11-26Unknown Or OtherVarious vehicles equipped with a 2.7L or a 3.0L gas engine may require a crankshaft bolt…
SSM 527872024-08-07Unknown Or OtherSome 2017-2020 F-150 and 2017-2019 F-Super Duty vehicles may not successfully complete…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 F take?

6.0-6.3 of Turbo: 5W-30 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., Non-Turbo: 5W-20 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C945-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 15 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the F get?

EPA figures are 18 city / 24 highway / 21 combined mpg.