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2017 Ford Transit

18 open recalls

Read the first one before you drive it again. Every repair below is free.

Key facts

  • Recall repairs are free by law, however old the vehicle is.
  • You don't need to be the original owner to have it fixed.
  • There is no deadline — an open recall stays open until it's repaired.

Open recalls

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair when you can Back over prevention

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 1,456,417 vehicles affected Read campaign 25V572000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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Repair soon Parking brake

Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been installed, which can allow the damper shield to contact the parking brake cable, possibly resulting in parking brake failure.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 30 vehicles affected Read campaign 21V631000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines.

This recall includes all full-size Transit vehicles previously recalled under 17V-408 except ones that received mechanical universal joint (u-joint) as a remedy and any 156" or 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies models. The flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 293,558 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V767000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 544 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V333000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton Mobility) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 360 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V329000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 2,080 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V313000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Mobility Specialists, Inc. (Mobility Specialists) is recalling certain 2014-2017 Ford E-150 and Transit vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S-Series and K-Series wheel chair lifts.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V271000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Cabot Coach Builders, Inc. DBA Royale Limousine (Royale) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit-based mini-coaches equipped with Freedman GO-ES foldaway seats recalled under 18E-076.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 4 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V247000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 12 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V238000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 776 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V229000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

Quality Van Sales, Inc. (Quality Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit and E-350 vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seat back cushions.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 471 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V205000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Equipment adaptive/mobility

If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.

Fenton Mobility Products, Inc. (Fenton) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Transit passenger vans modified to be equipped with Ricon S & K Titanium Wheelchair Lifts.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 137 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V183000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 90 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V332000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the front driveshaft detaches from the vehicle, drive power will be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

The cardan (universal) joint on the front driveshaft may fail, possibly causing the front driveshaft to detach.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 174 vehicles affected Read campaign 19V103000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Seats

In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.

National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Transit vehicles equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 475 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V782000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 25,658 vehicles affected Read campaign 18V275000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Fire risk Electrical system

An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.

Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.

Free repair · 65,206 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V668000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
Repair when you can Power train

If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.

Free repair · 372,991 vehicles affected Read campaign 17V408000 on NHTSA.gov ↗

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