2017 Ford Transit Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2017 Ford Transit, 4% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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.
“Passenger side sliding door frequently comes off the hinges and latch does not hold the door shut. This vehicle has had the latch replaced two times in 2 months. When the vehicle is in motion, the doors slides open.”
NHTSA complaint #11142384, filed 2018-10, 15,000 miles“The sliding door does not stay closed. My 5 children are at risk when the door opens while driving. I took it recently to the dealer and they said they fixed the handle and that everything else was fine. That night it opened 3 times within 1 mile.”
NHTSA complaint #11698365, filed 2025-11“While on high speed the car could viberate and some times also not sitting in lane AC in passenger not good its the same system they use for for a mall car thinks keep braking like the picture attached and the clip for wndw isnt safe and strong I showed it for Ford its a now vehicle they are playing around with costemers”
NHTSA complaint #11042577, filed 2017-11Related service bulletins
- 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…
- 10218620Aug 11, 2022Some 2015-2022 Transit vehicles may experience a snap, click and/or pop noise from the door check when opening/closing the front door(s). This may be due to a cracked/broken door…
- 10189565Mar 15, 2021Some 2015-2021 Transit vehicles may experience difficulty opening and/or closing the manual sliding door that will require sliding door adjustment. When performing the sliding…
- 10180681Sep 30, 2020Some 2015-2020 Transit high roof bus/passenger wagon vehicles may experience a loose or unseated headliner at the C and/or C 1/2 pillar(s) causing visible gaps. This may be due…
- 10159461Apr 17, 2019Some 2015-2019 Transit High-Roof Bus/Passenger Wagon vehicles may experience a loose or unseated headliner at the C and/or C 1/2 pillar(s) causing visible gaps. This may be due…
- 10156593Mar 18, 2019When removing and installing a 2015-2019 Transit front subframe, the cage nuts located in the body of the vehicle may become damaged. If the nut spins in its cage when removing…
- 10143084Jun 7, 20182017-2018 F-Super Duty/F-650/F-750/E-Series/Transit chassis cab and stripped chassis vehicles have their front alignment set as part of final assembly. The addition of…
- 10095627Feb 6, 2017Some 2015-2017 transit vehicles may exhibit trim issues that are not warrantable by ford. Transit vehicles are equipped with interior and exterior trim which are not painted and…
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 20% |
| 2024 | 6 | 21% |
| 2023 | 4 | 7% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 4% |
| 2020 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 11% |
| 2018 | 8 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 4% |
| 2016 | 13 | 8% |
| 2015 | 10 | 5% |
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 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 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