Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Ford Transit has 18 recalls, 93 complaints.
18
Recalls
93
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V103000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with XL's electric hybrid system. The cardan (unive...
18V275000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules a...
19V333000
SEATS
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Promaster 2500 and 3500 vehicles modified to be equippe...
19V183000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium W...
19V205000
SEATS
Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Folda...
18V782000
SEATS
National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numb...
19V332000
SEATS
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedma...
19V271000
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Seri...
19V767000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles. This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled un...
19V329000
SEATS
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Fold...
21V631000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been install...
19V247000
SEATS
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES f...
19V313000
SEATS
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and Ram Promaster vehicles and 2014-2015 Ford Econoline v...
19V229000
SEATS
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dodge Ram ProMaster vehicles modified to be equipped wit...
19V238000
SEATS
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2007 Ford F-250-based shutt...
17V668000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules a...
17V408000
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected...
25V572000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, ...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2017 Ford Transit VAN RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I have had many issues with this vehicle. The engine leaks oil onto the exhaust causing the engine t... |
| Feb 20, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the transmiss... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Front subframe rusted away with large holes. 37,000 miles 2017 ford transit that is well taken care ... |
| Dec 20, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am submitting this complaint to report a real‑world safety failure related to Ford Recall 19S38 in... |
| Nov 5, 2025 | STRUCTURE | The sliding door does not stay closed. My 5 children are at risk when the door opens while driving.... |
| Jun 16, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while ... |
| Jun 12, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The Driveshaft Flexible Coupling failed while traveling on Interstate 95 South. It is available for... |
| May 21, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Vehicle has been Altered/modified. Vehicle has been altered to be a 7 passenger. The vehicle has bee... |
| May 1, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The license plate lights were not working and they needed replaced. The sockets were bad. My mechan... |
| May 1, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | This unit has a Failed Torque Converter. I looked online and found that there are hundreds of peop... |
| Apr 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I have wrote to you before on this, but today (4.29.25) while driving downhill at 65 mph, no cruise... |
| Apr 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I am writing to formally report a critical safety failure involving Ford recall number 19S40 / NHTSA... |
| Oct 7, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We have a vehicle fleet of 40+ vehicles. In the last two months, we have had to replace a FOUR eva... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We have a vehicle fleet of over 40+ vehicles. Within the last two months, we have had FOUR vehicle... |
| Aug 28, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,BACK OVER PREVENTION | Vehicle rear camera has failed for the second time. Had it inspected at dealer and was told it was c... |
| Aug 21, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | We currently have a vehicle fleet of 40+ vehicles. Within the last two months, we have had to repl... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | My VIN number is not included in the backup camera recall. It says the recall includes the 2017 Tran... |
| Jul 8, 2024 | PARKING BRAKE,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 65-70 MPH on the freeway, the... |
| Jun 27, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, there w... |
| Apr 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I have sent this before, but my vehicles transmission will downshift, (at highway speeds), to a lowe... |