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2017 Ford Transit Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2017 Ford Transit has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 2 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2017 Ford Transit

Powertrain
37
Other
16
Electrical
8
Engine
4
Structure
4
Brakes
4
Steering
4

8

Complaints

2

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Electrical Recalls

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...

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...

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 15, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLMy VIN number is not included in the backup camera recall. It says the recall includes the 2017 Tran...
Nov 20, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMOur fleet of Ford transits are all having similar issues. This is the 2nd time this particular vehic...
Aug 20, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTrailer lights do not work issues with the wires short out the fuses can not get it fixed.
Jun 29, 2021ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMVehicle loses ability to control acceleration going into a "limp" mode while on the highway. This po...
Jul 25, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE RIGHT TAIL LIGHT SEAL ISN'T WORKING, ALLOWING MOISTER IN THE LIGHT. THIS IS CORRUPTING THE WHOLE...
Aug 2, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHERE WERE 9 OF US IN OUR 2017 FORD TRANSIT, DRIVING ON ROUTE 15 81 MILES SOUTH OF LAS VEGAS, NV, WI...
Jan 2, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE DASH DISPLAY WOULD GO COMPLETELY BLANK INTERMITTENTLY, BEGINNING WITH A CHIME AND "LOW BRAKE FLU...
Oct 25, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD TRANSIT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A BURNIN...

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