Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2017 Ford Transit
NHTSA data on file today
The 2017 Ford Transit has 18 NHTSA recall campaigns and 98 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #25V572000 Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #21V631000 Parking Brake Cable May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V767000 Driveshaft Coupling May Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V333000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V329000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V313000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V271000 Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V247000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V238000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V229000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V205000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V183000 Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High/FMVSS 403 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V332000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #19V103000 U-Joint May Fail and Front Driveshaft may Detach NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V782000 Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #18V275000 Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V668000 Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #17V408000 Driveshaft Coupling may Fail NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 40 complaints
- Unknown or Other 17 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Electrical System 12 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints
- Back Over Prevention 4 complaints
Of the 98 complaints on file, 4 report a crash and 2 a fire; across all 98 complaints, owners report 7 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$9,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2017 Ford Transit faces issues with its powertrain and seating, reflected in recalls and complaints. Driveshaft and seat reliability concerns are prominent, impacting both safety and performance. Although the vehicle has notable weaknesses, routine maintenance and addressing known failures can help manage costs and reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| driveshaft | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | very common |
| rearview camera | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| trailer wiring | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
| parking brake cable | 60,000–90,000 miles | $100–$250 | occasional |
| seat locking mechanism | 40,000–70,000 miles | $250–$500 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections and fluid
- Cooling system maintenance
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Tire rotations and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Cabin and air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual driveshaft noise
- Camera image distortion
- Parking brake ineffectiveness
- Tripping dashboard alerts
- Inconsistent trailer light operation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2017 Ford Transit at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.