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2017 Ford Transit Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 98 total for the year
Median mileage
20,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Ford Transit, 2% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,250 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact noticed that while at idle or when the vehicle was parked, he noticed exhaust fumes in the rear of the vehicle. The contact’s children who would ride in the rear seats of the van also noticed the smell of exhaust. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact noticed that the exhaust pipe was short and was venting under the vehicle and not away from the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11450258, filed 2022-02, 40,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. While the vehicle was idling, exhaust fumes were present inside the vehicle cabin. In addition, the rear floor was very hot to the touch. The vehicle was taken to velde Ford (2200 n. 8th st, pekin, il) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to a shortened exhaust pipe; however, there was no remedy available from the manufacturer. The exhaust pipe was extended by an independent mechanic and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 500.”

NHTSA complaint #11151919, filed 2018-11, 500 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201823%
201722%
201643%
201584%

Other parts of the 2017 Ford Transit

Transmission and drivetrain
40 complaintsOther or unknown
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Transit

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology