2017 Ford Transit problems and complaints
Owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Ford Transit. The most-reported areas: Power Train (40), Unknown Or Other (17), Engine (16).
Key takeaways
- 98 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 7 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 40 | 41% |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 | 17% |
| Engine | 16 | 16% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 12% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 5% |
| Structure | 4 | 4% |
| Steering | 4 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 4% |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 3% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Transit VAN RWD | Not rated | 4/5 | Not rated | Not rated |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Seat Belts - filed 2026-08-06
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 a...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-04
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 b...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-14
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 s...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.