2017 Ford Transit engine problems
18 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2017 Ford Transit, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 14% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford transit. While the vehicle was idling, exhaust fumes were present inside the vehicle cabin. In addition, the rear floor was very hot to the touch. The vehicle was taken to velde ford (2200 n. 8th st, pekin, il) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to a shortened exhaust pipe; however, there was no remedy available from the manufacturer. The exhaust pipe was extended by an independent mechanic and the failure was remedied.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford transit. The contact stated while her husband was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and shuddered and jerked without warning. The driver pulled over to the side of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The driver was informed that the failure might be due to an unidentified ECM failure. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact retrieved the vehicle however, the failure persisted.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Ford Transit
- Drivetrain & axles 39 complaints