2017 FORD TRANSIT Safety Overview
The 2017 FORD TRANSIT has been closely monitored for safety issues.
Official NHTSA Recalls
The NHTSA has issued 18 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:
- Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
- Parking brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage and cable
- Power train:driveline:driveshaft
Severe Defect Warnings
Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consumer Complaints
To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.
Why It Matters
Staying informed about these safety records is critical for FORD TRANSIT owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.
Latest Vehicle Recalls
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD...
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 25V572000: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles.
Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 21V631000: Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Transit vehicles.
If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V767000: If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and 2014-2019 Ram Pr...
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V333000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V329000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mobility Transportation Services (MobilityTrans) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ford Transit and ...
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V313000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Mobility Specialists, Inc.
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V271000: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Cabot Coach Builders, Inc.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V247000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit Van, Me...
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V238000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
TransitWorks is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit, 2018 Ford Transit Connect, and 2016 Dod...
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V229000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Quality Van Sales, Inc.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V205000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Fenton Mobility Products, Inc.
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V183000: If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles (Prime-Time) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford ...
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 19V332000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
XL Hybrids, Inc (XL) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped...
If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. The detached driveshaft may also create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash for following traffic.
NHTSA Recall 19V103000: If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
National Van Builders, Inc.
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
NHTSA Recall 18V782000: In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a t...
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 18V275000: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit vehicles, equipped with a t...
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V668000: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelb...
If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Recall 17V408000: If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.
Recent Complaints
No complaints reported.