2017 Ford Transit Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 17%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,932miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2017 Ford Transit, 17% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,932 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I work for nestle and we have a 2107 Ford Transit van. First the van said to replace exhaust filter even though it was brand new. The smell coming from the vents was so powerful they made me nauseate and light headed. The smell was so string it stuck onto my clothes. Til this day they still have not been able to find the cause or fix the problem. But now reading that other vehicles had the same issue I know now that I'm not crazy or making this up.”
NHTSA complaint #11064918, filed 2018-01, 150 miles“While accelerating on to a highway my gas pedal broke leaving me in danger of a vehicle colliding into the rear of my vehicle. The pedal is made of plastic.”
NHTSA complaint #11280749, filed 2019-11, 63,300 miles“This is the second time our gas pedal has snapped and broke off when taking off/ accelerating. It has also seemed to develop some sort of stutter/bog/hesitation that seems to be linked with the communication from the gas pedal to the computer. Sometimes we will go ahead and pull on out into traffic and accelerate to get up to speed and the van will basically feel like it's stuttering/ hesitating and we give it further throttle with the gas peddle, then it will finally engage and seems to drop down several gears and slam/thrust forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #11155637, filed 2018-12, 9,865 miles“The interior lights and navagation/radio system will not turn off. The door switch is faulty according to the dealership. The vehicle was assembled at the valencia final assembly plant. There are recalls for other Ford Transit vehicles for failing door switches. I am concerned for simular failures with the door switch allowing the door to open and also a possible electrical fire caused by the malfunctioning navigation/radio and interior lighting system not turning off while the vehicle is stationary.”
NHTSA complaint #11161104, filed 2018-12, 50,000 miles“Vehicle rear camera has failed for the second time. Had it inspected at dealer and was told it was corrosion of wires, same as first time. Transit forums show it's a common problem. I don't want to back into/over anyone or run into something like my boat trailer which I did when it failed backing up and now have a large dent in the left rear door. Wire harness cost quoted at $450. There is obviously an issue. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #11611387, filed 2024-08Related service bulletins
- 11036338Aug 18, 2026Some 2013-2016 Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine and 2015-2019 Transit vehicles equipped with a 3.2L diesel engine may not pass a state smog test due to the…
- 11031781Apr 20, 2026Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- 11030282Mar 25, 2026Advance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Replacement If Required After Dealer Evaluation
- 11029052Feb 24, 2026Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing…
- 11026915Dec 22, 2025Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
- 11026928Dec 2, 2025Special Field Action 25L02 Certain 2017-2024 Model Year California Emissions-Certified Vehicles Transmission Control Assembly Reimbursement
- 11013139Jan 23, 2025All Transit accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code.
- 11008948Oct 10, 2024While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions. While…
- 11001369Jun 6, 20242024-2024 Tranist- Keyless Entry Keypad and Master Code Retrieval. All accessory stick-on keyless entry keypads come with a wallet card containing the master code. If the…
- 11002694Jun 3, 2024Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Transit Vehicles Equipped With 3.2L Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Sensor Replacement. In affected vehicles, the Malfunction Indicator…
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 40% |
| 2024 | 2 | 7% |
| 2023 | 9 | 15% |
| 2022 | 6 | 15% |
| 2021 | 5 | 21% |
| 2020 | 6 | 7% |
| 2019 | 7 | 18% |
| 2018 | 12 | 21% |
| 2017 | 17 | 17% |
| 2016 | 23 | 15% |
| 2015 | 26 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Transit
40 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 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Ford Transit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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