2017 Model Year

Ford Transit

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
91
Recalls
6
Crashes
3
Severe
8

Active Recalls

Manufacturer safety recalls

19V767000 Oct 2019

Other

No consequence data available

19V271000 Apr 2019

Other

No consequence data available

19V183000 Mar 2019

Other

No consequence data available

18V275000 Apr 2018

Other

No consequence data available

17V668000 Oct 2017

Other

No consequence data available

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 2026

I am submitting this complaint to report a real‑world safety failure related to Ford Recall 19S38 involving a 2017 Ford Transit 350. The vehicle was...

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Feb 2026

I have had many issues with this vehicle. The engine leaks oil onto the exhaust causing the engine to smoke, the engine uses antifreeze, the transmiss...

Power Train
Feb 2026

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 2025

My VIN number is not included in the backup camera recall. It says the recall includes the 2017 Transit. My back up camera stopped working about a yea...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 2025

Vehicle has been Altered/modified. Vehicle has been altered to be a 7 passenger. The vehicle has been prepared for inspection but needs to be cleared...

Power Train
Aug 2025

The Driveshaft Flexible Coupling failed while traveling on Interstate 95 South. It is available for inspection upon request. Multiple recall notices...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 2025

Will the recall be applied to 2017 Ford Transit 250 Vans with the same issue? We had this issue in October 2022, it was repaired at Freehold Ford, N...

Structure
Aug 2025

The sliding door does not stay closed. My 5 children are at risk when the door opens while driving. I took it recently to the dealer and they said t...

STEERING,POWER TRAIN
Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the vehicle vibrated abnormally while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken f...

BACK OVER PREVENTION
Jun 2025

The license plate lights were not working and they needed replaced. The sockets were bad. My mechanic purchased a replacement two light cable, which...

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Data updated: March 4, 2026

Summary

The 2017 Ford Transit has 91 complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is Power Train. 3 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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