2017 Ford Transit Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,359miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2017 Ford Transit, 3% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,359 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I have experienced a car collision driving the Ford Transit 2017 model work van. As I drove on the highway a truck which failed to yield to traffick jumped out ahead causing me to tbone his driver door. I slowed down as much as I could but hit at least at 40mph in which my air bags did not deploy..the truck I hit had both bags deploy but mines did not causing me to hit the steering wheel with my knees arm and torso..my seatbelts did not secure me from hitting these objects in the car as well..I have sustained full body injuries and currently recovering”
NHTSA complaint #11204470, filed 2019-04, 22,718 miles“Seat belt did not work when vehicle was rear-ended. Bolt holding the seat belt harness came out of pillar and was found on the floor after the accident. The driver hit head on the steering wheel as a result. Insurance is requesting the vehicle be released to scrap but we are concerned that the evidence will need to be investigated.”
NHTSA complaint #11118953, filed 2018-08, 18,000 miles“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 now”
NHTSA complaint #11755343, filed 2026-08Related service bulletins
- 10243481Sep 7, 2023Some 2015-2023 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been…
- 10214830Jun 22, 2022Some 2015-2022 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been…
- 10202795Oct 28, 2021Some 2015-2021 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been…
- 10153952Dec 19, 2018Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been…
- 10140314Jan 8, 2018Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been…
- 10138515Jan 8, 2018Some 2015-2018 Transit vehicles may exhibit front seat safety belts that do not extend or retract properly or may exhibit an abnormal noise. Verify if the vehicle has been…
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2017 Ford Transit
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 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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