2017 FORD TRANSIT Complaints

I started feeling the van shaking it feels like it came from the back, and causes the steering wheel to shake. I balanced the tires, but that didn't help. I brought it to to Breedman Ford on Waukegan Rd in Glenview IL. I ask them if they ever heard of such a problem they said no. They charged $159 for diagnostics and came up it's the Torque converter clutch that's failing. I did a little research and this seems to be a common problem with these Transits. It so common that they are on back order, or you need to rebuild the converter. The mechanic wants $1500 to repair. I believe this is a failure on the part of Ford and they aren't making a recall. There is a risk of the converter completely failing and not be able to accelerate. Please have Ford fix or pay to fix the converter. Thank you

On Friday the 22nd of April I was on the interstate and the vehicle began to slow down and make a scrubbing/grinding noise. I took the exit and by the time I reached the crossroad the vehicle would barely move. The brakes were almost completely locked. There was no warning and no diagnostic light was on. Luckily I was able to get off on the shoulder of the road so no one was in danger. The next day the dealer said my brake hoses had deteriorated but after replacing them the problem persisted. They now say the 'hydraulic control module' has failed. This module controls all the braking, sway control functions. There was a safety recall for this module earlier but they said my VIN was not listed in the recall. The dealer (Forrester's Lincoln 832 Lincoln Way East, Chambersburg, Pa 17201 717-264-4914) has ordered the replacement part. I believe that the problem may include other vehicles not included in the original recall.

While driving I lose power while on highway and or high speed . The RPMS increase to 5-6 nearly hitting red. This has happen four different times, between 60-75 mph. The mechanic didn't find anything when it happen 2nd time. It's happen again after I let go of gas to start braking to exit freeway to ramp. It finally went " back to normal " 2-3 when I had to completely stop to the side of off ramp. I continue on afterwards as if nothing happened. Serious safety issue since drivers in fear had to brake hard to avoid me this time.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact noticed that while at idle or when the vehicle was parked, he noticed exhaust fumes in the rear of the vehicle. The contact’s children who would ride in the rear seats of the van also noticed the smell of exhaust. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact noticed that the exhaust pipe was short and was venting under the vehicle and not away from the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the contact felt a vibration coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the vehicle with a damaged driveshaft that needed to be replaced. The contact previously had the recall repair for the failure performed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V767000 (Power Train) on the front section of the driveshaft; however, the rear section of the driveshaft where most of the damage was located, needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer no longer made the part for the vehicle. The contact was informed that an aftermarket part would be ordered to replace the entire driveshaft. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

The local Ford dealership has determined that the Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on the brakes is defective. In the model year 2016, this same vehicle was recalled due to a defective HCU. This vehicle probably should be added to that recall. Symptoms: The front right brake continued to produce smoke while driving.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V767000 (Power Train) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Local dealer and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Trailer lights do not work issues with the wires short out the fuses can not get it fixed.

The contact owns a 2018 Winnebago Paseo RV Carried by a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the RV was equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire line dynapro HT, Tire size 195-70R 16C, Dot number 77W7HUH. The contact stated that when driving at approximately 55mph a loud noise emitted from the driver’s side rear of the RV. The contact was able drive onto the road shoulder inspected the RV and found the rear driver’s side outside tire had tread separation and the steal belt had separated. The contact was able to drive the RV to the service dealer, the dealer found that the other tires were exhibiting tread and steal belt separation. The contact advised all tires are the same size, line, and same dot number. The tires were replaced. The failure mileage was 26,800.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated that several of the wheel studs had fractured and detached. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.