2017 Ford Transit drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 39 complaints for the 2017 Ford Transit, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 39 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 110,000 miles 20 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 20 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 110,000 miles, and 35% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the drivetrain & axles complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford transit. While driving unknown speeds, the 'transmission needs to be placed in park' warning message illuminated and the instrument panel was blank. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an electrical failure. The mechanic referred the contact to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 32,000.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving from a complete stop. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission was skipping gears while driving. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft flexible coupling had failed.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Transit
- Engine 18 complaints