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2017 Ford Transit: recalls and problems

23 recalls and 126 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.

23recalls
126complaints
5crashes reported
2fires reported
7injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Power Train43 · 34%
  • Unknown Or Other20 · 16%
  • Electrical System17 · 13%
  • Engine17 · 13%
  • Service Brakes8 · 6%
  • Back Over Prevention7 · 6%
  • Vehicle Speed Control7 · 6%
  • Steering6 · 5%
  • Visibility5 · 4%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)4 · 3%

What owners report

Seat Belts

I have a 2017 ford transit passenger van, and the seat belts slowly 1 by 1 are breaking at the release. i already replaced a couple but the other ones are doing the same thing. they will either not latch or they won't release and the individual will be trapped. i have not had it inspected by anyone but it also is apparent what the problem is. it started when i first purchased it a year ago and is still doing it

Electrical System Fire

The contact owns a 2017 ford transit. the contact stated that the vehicle caught on fire while parked at the residence. the contact was asleep and was alerted to the fire by the local authorities after a neighbor witnessed the fire and called the emergency services. upon reviewing the ring camera footage, the contact became aware that the fire had originated at the rear driver’s side of the vehicle. the fire was exti

Back Over Prevention

The contact owns a 2017 ford transit connect. the contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen with the message "camera unavailable. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention). the local dealer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failu

Unknown Or Other

Backup camera is no longer working. it has a white screen but no image, which makes it difficult to back up the van safely since it’s a large van and sits high. i live in a neighborhood with children and it’s challenging to see behind me when backing out of the driveway without the backup camera. therefore, this is a safety issue. ford and/or nhtsa have recalled these same backup cameras on other ford transit vans, i

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2017 Ford Transit VAN RWDNot rated★★★★★Not ratedNot rated

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering TRANSIT CONNECT, TRANSIT HIGH ROOF, TRANSIT LOW ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT LOW ROOF(8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF 15 PASS, TRANSIT MEDIUM ROOF(8,10,12) PASS, TRANSIT. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.