2017 Ford F-150 · symptom sheet
Wheel bearing, tires or wheels
- 47owner reports
- 46,000median miles
- $160median quote
- 2involved a crash
Newest report Aug 3, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
47 of the 1,428 complaints on this car describe wheels.
Tick what matches of 47 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the tires (31 reports) and the wheel (21 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the wheels covers the 2017 model year as of Sep 9, 2026.
NHTSA investigations into the wheels on the F-150
Tire valve cracking. Closed apr 9, 2009.
NHTSA summary
Wheel separation. Closed may 29, 1998, led to recall 98V-095.
NHTSA summary
Wheel separation from vehicle. Closed dec 24, 1997.
NHTSA summary
None of these investigations covers the 2017 model year.
What owners paid
5 of the 47 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $140 to $1,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 41,000 and 58,000 miles, from the 13 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“My 2017 Ford F150 with 40k miles was in dealership for tire rotation. Mechanic says my truck has swollen lug nuts. I reside in Ga and road salt not typically used in winter. Cost me $130 for something poorly engineered.”
Filed Jan 2, 2023 · 40,000 miles
“Koons Ford, Woodbridge, VA could not rotate my tires due to swollen lug nuts that cost almost 400.00 to replace. They also informed me that if I were to have a flat tire I could not change it with the standard jack supplied by ford.”
Filed Aug 8, 2022
“I brought my ford in to have tires rotated and they were unable to do because ford installed factory lug nuts are distorted. I brought my truck to a reputable tire shop and they told me it is a common problem on Ford F-150 from 2016 to present. I ordered replacement lug nuts to remedy the problem. I am saving the old lug nuts in case I have to take them to small claims.”
Filed May 16, 2022
“I got a flat tire on Interstate 75 North in central Georgia. I had an issue with the lug nuts coming off. This issue put me and my family in grave danger. Instead of a simple tire change I had to wait on the side of the interstate for roadside assistance due to the issued lug nut wrench not working properly because of the swollen lug nuts! This is a very unsafe! Please contact Ford to make them accountable!”
Filed Dec 9, 2021
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 2 of 47 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 160 reports
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 113 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 98 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 81 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 57 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 54 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 44 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 41 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 36 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 30 reports