2017 FORD TRANSIT PROBLEMS


Issues by Year
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Malfunction Modules
Complaints and Common Faults
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1. Drivetrain/Transmission:
- Driveshaft problems under recall
- Burning smell, vibrating, loud grinding noise from driveshaft
- Driveshaft detached while driving
- Driveshaft problems under recall
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2. Powertrain/Vibration:
- Loud humming noise, vibrations at certain speeds
- Shaking and vibrations felt in steering wheel
- Vibrations in driveshaft or u-joints
- Vehicle loses acceleration and goes into limp mode
- Loud humming noise, vibrations at certain speeds
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3. Electrical Issues:
- Throttle body failure
- Electrical throttle body failed during driving
- Electrical issue causing dashboard to go blank
- Throttle body failure
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4. Safety Concerns:
- Airbags did not deploy in collision
- Gas pedal snapped off
- Gas pedal broke while accelerating
- Gas pedal broken, causing hesitation and stuttering
- Gas pedal made of plastic, no back stop
- Gas pedal snapping off while accelerating
- Vehicle loses power and shudders at high speeds
- Gas pedal breaking off
- Gas pedal made of plastic and broke off while accelerating
- Airbags did not deploy in collision
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5. Door/Window/Interior:
- Door latch failure, door slides open while in motion
- Power steering stops working intermittently
- Rear window explodes
- Interior lights and navigation/radio system won't turn off
- Door latch failure, door slides open while in motion
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6. Other Issues:
- Trailer lights not working, shorting out fuses
- Valve cover oil leak causing smoking
- Harmonic vibration in vehicle
- Transmission jumping into lower gears, causing cruise control issues
- Swaying when passing other vehicles or being passed
- Gas pedal breaking off, causing hesitation and backfiring
- Gasoline/petrol pedal snapping off while trying to speed up
- Gas pedal snapped off while accelerating
- Gas pedal broke while driving, causing leverage on gas pedal mechanisms
- Gas pedal snapping off while driving
- Gas pedal snapping off during acceleration
- Gas pedal breakage
- Gas pedal breaking off mechanism while being driven
- Gas pedal broke, burned fingers while trying to put out fire in vehicle
- Gas pedal breaks, bucking, hesitation, and backfiring during acceleration
- Gas pedal breaking off while accelerating
- Gas pedal breaking off while accelerating causing contact with hot engine causing injury
- Gas pedal snapping off while driving causing danger to the driver
- Gas pedal was made of plastic and broke in half causing the vehicle to continue on its own
- Gas pedal pedal was made of plastic and broke off when accelerating
- Gas pedal made of plastic snapped in half, causing danger to the driver.
- Gas pedal mechanism made of plastic, broke causing potential accidents
- Gas pedal sheared off mid-acceleration
- Gas pedal mechanism made from plastic broke off mid-acceleration
- Gas pedal assembly made of plastic broke off
- Trailer lights not working, shorting out fuses
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7. Brake-related issues:
- Soft brakes, goes to floor
- Break calipers hanging up causing premature break pad wear and rotor damage
- Soft brakes persist even after bleeding
- Soft brakes, goes to floor
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8. Recall-related issues:
- Recalls 19S38 and 19V-767 unresolved, lack of parts
- Ford Transit van under two recalls with parts unavailable for repairs
- Transit van not covered under safety recall despite experiencing vibrations in driveshaft
- Issues related to recalls 19S38 and 17V-408 not resolved due to lack of parts
- Recalls 19S38 and 19V-767 unresolved, lack of parts
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9. Incorrect Part Installed:
- Passenger side door frequently comes off hinges, latch does not hold door shut
- Passenger side door frequently comes off hinges, latch does not hold door shut
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10. Fuel/Acceleration issues:
- Loss of power while driving on highway
- Loss of power while driving, shudders, jerks without warning
- Loss of power while driving on highway
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11. Lighting/Navigation System:
- Lights and navigation/radio system not turning off
- Lights and navigation/radio system not turning off
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12. Exhaust/Transmission Problems:
- Exhaust fumes present in cabin while vehicle is idling
- Loud unknown noise and loss of acceleration due to driveshaft being disconnected
- Loud humming noise, vibrations at certain speeds
- Exhaust fumes present in cabin while vehicle is idling
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13. Tire-related issues:
- Rubber chunks falling off tires, tread and steal belt separation
- Rubber chunks falling off tires, tread and steal belt separation
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14. Exhaust System Issues:
- Shortened exhaust pipe causing rear floor to be hot to touch
- Shortened exhaust pipe causing rear floor to be hot to touch
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15. Window/Door/Break issues:
- Ongoing issue with back-up camera being reversed and distorted
- Rear door occasionally failing to lock securely
- Brakes are being applied causing vehicle to shudder/hesitate
- Gasoline pedal breaks, concerns with electrical/coolant leak talking with dealer
- Ongoing issue with back-up camera being reversed and distorted
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16. Overall Performance Issues:
- Loss of motive power and vehicle shuddering
- Unstable driving experience
- Transmission shifting into first gear causing severe deceleration
- Vibrations in driveshaft or u-joints causing loud cycling hum
- Driveshaft issue causing loud harmonic vibration
- Transmission failure causing strong vibrations
- Gas pedal breaking while driving, engine revving past red line
- Gas pedal breaks causing loss of acceleration
- Gas pedal snaps off leaving vehicle in motion
- Gas pedal breaking in half, falling from vehicle in motion
- Gas pedal break, hesitate, and backfire before accelerating causing dangerous driving conditions
- Gas pedal break while driving potentially causing accidents, lost control
- Loss of motive power and vehicle shuddering
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17. Road/Wind Noise Issues:
- Airbags did not deploy during a collision
- Tail light seal failure causing moister intrusion and system failure
- Flex coupling failure in rear end causing drive shaft to fall out
- Family van under recalls 19S38 and 19V-767, parts unavailable
- Gas pedal snapping off while accelerating, causing safety concerns
- Airbags did not deploy during a collision
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18. Interior Noise/Vibration issues:
- Harmonic vibrations, shuddering felt while driving
- Loud humming noise at certain speeds, vibrations in steering wheel
- Vibrations and noise coming from differential of car
- Harmonic vibrations, shuddering felt while driving
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19. Window/Door/Mechanism Issues:
- Rear tail light seal failure causing moisture intrusion and system failure
- Gas pedal mechanism made of plastic and breaks off during acceleration
- Gas pedal snapping while accelerating, dangerous situations
- Gas pedal breaks off during acceleration, causing dangerous driving conditions
- Rear tail light seal failure causing moisture intrusion and system failure
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20. Overall Performance Issues:
- Loss of control of acceleration and shuddering under light acceleration
- Transmission jumps in low gears and locks up when using cruise control
- Experiences swaying when passing or being passed on the road
- Loud humming noise, vibrations at certain speeds
- Vehicle loses power and shifts into first gear
- Gas pedal breaks off while driving, concerns with cruise control and deceleration
- Loss of control of acceleration and shuddering under light acceleration
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21. Fire Safety Concerns:
- Valve cover oil leak causing smoking and concerns for fire
- Heating from rear tail light causing system failures, radio, AC, running boards, airbag system, and field monitoring sensors
- Valve cover oil leak causing smoking and concerns for fire
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22. Tire/Wheel Issues:
- Rubber chunks falling off tires, tread and steel belt separation
- Rear door failure to lock securely causing concerns about vehicle fuel gauge inaccuracies
- Rear door occasionally fails to lock securely, fuel gauge inaccuracies
- Rubber chunks falling off tires, tread and steel belt separation
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23. Steering/Driveability Issues:
- Loss of power during highway driving, vehicle shuts off
- Loss of power at highway speeds, vibrations felt
- Vehicle in "limp" mode while driving, causing safety concerns
- Unstable swaying and difficulty maintaining lane position
- Loss of power while on highway, power surging issues
- Loss of power during highway driving, vehicle shuts off
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24. Interior/Controls issues:
- Dashboard display goes blank intermittently, chimes and displays low brake fluid warning
- Interior lights and navigation/radio system fail to turn off, door switch faulty
- Dashboard display goes blank intermittently, chimes and displays low brake fluid warning
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25. Overall Safety Concerns:
- Airbag system failing
- Gas pedal mechanism failures
- Driveshaft issues requiring multiple repairs
- Electric issue causing loss of power and potential fire risk
- Gas pedal mechanism breaking, causing concerns about acceleration
- Gas pedal snapping causing danger while driving
- Gas pedal mechanism breaking off in acceleration, falling off in motion
- Gas pedal assembly made from plastic breaks, causing concerns while driving
- Gas pedal breaks while driving, safety concerns
- Gas pedal snapping off during acceleration, electrical/coolant leaks, window fails
- Gas pedal mechanism failing causing hesitation, stuttering, and bucking
- Gas pedal snapping causing acceleration issues, potential accidents
- Airbag system failing
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26. Brake-Related Concerns:
- Soft brakes persist despite bleeding, concerns about ABS system
- Brake calipers hanging up, premature pad wear and rotor damage
- Soft brakes persist despite bleeding, concerns about ABS system
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27. Recall-Related Issues:
- Recalls for drivetrain and electrical system issues without resolution due to lack of parts
- Vehicle not eligible for safety recall despite experiencing issues related to the recall
- Recalled part failure causing damage to other parts of the vehicle, manufacturer not covering repairs
- Fuel system recall causing vehicle to shut off, causing concerns about fuel gauge inaccuracies
- Recalls for drivetrain and electrical system issues without resolution due to lack of parts
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28. Incorrect Part Installation:
- Door latch failing, causing door to slide open while in motion
- Door latch failing, causing door to slide open while in motion
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29. Fuel/Acceleration Issues:
- Loss of power while driving, shuddering, jerking
- Loss of power while driving, shudders, jerks without warning
- Loss of power while driving, shuddering, jerking
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30. Lighting/Navigation System:
- Lights and navigation/radio system not turning off
- Lights and navigation/radio system not turning off
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31. Exhaust/Transmission Problems:
- Exhaust fumes present in cabin while vehicle is idling
- Loud unknown noise and loss of acceleration due to driveshaft being disconnected
- Loud humming noise, vibrations at certain speeds
- Exhaust fumes present in cabin while vehicle is idling
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32. Tire-Related Issues:
- Rubber chunks falling off tires, tread and steal belt separation
- Rubber chunks falling off tires, tread and steal belt separation
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33. Exhaust System Issues:
- Shortened exhaust pipe causing rear floor to be hot to touch
- Shortened exhaust pipe causing rear floor to be hot to touch
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34. Window/Door/Break Issues:
- Ongoing issue with back-up camera being reversed and distorted
- Rear door occasionally failing to lock securely
- Brakes are being applied causing vehicle to shudder/hesitate
- Gasoline pedal breaks, concerns with electrical/coolant leak talking with dealer
- Ongoing issue with back-up camera being reversed and distorted
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35. Overall Performance Issues:
- Loss of motive power and vehicle shuddering
- Unstable driving experience
- Transmission shifting into first gear causing severe deceleration
- Transmission jumping into low gears, causing cruise control issues
- Vibrations in driveshaft or u-joints causing loud cycling hum
- Loss of motive power and vehicle shuddering
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36. Road/Wind Noise Issues:
- Airbags did not deploy during a collision
- Tail light seal failure causing moister intrusion and system failure
- Flex coupling failure in rear end causing drive shaft to fall out
- Family van under recalls 19S38 and 19V-767, parts unavailable
- Gas pedal snapping off while accelerating, causing safety concerns
- Airbags did not deploy during a collision
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37. Interior Noise/Vibration issues:
- Harmonic vibrations, shuddering felt while driving
- Loud humming noise at certain speeds, vibrations in steering wheel
- Vibrations and noise coming from differential of car
- Harmonic vibrations, shuddering felt while driving
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38. Window/Door/Mechanism Issues:
- Rear tail light seal failure causing moisture intrusion and system failure
- Gas pedal mechanism made of plastic and breaks off during acceleration
- Gas pedal snapping while accelerating, dangerous situations
- Gas pedal breaks off during acceleration, causing dangerous driving conditions
- Rear tail light seal failure causing moisture intrusion and system failure
Other Models
- Aerostar Number of complaints: 3018
- Aspire Number of complaints: 278
- Bronco Number of complaints: 1374
- Bronco II Number of complaints: 257
- Bronco Sport Number of complaints: 534
- C-Max Number of complaints: 363
- C-Max Energi Number of complaints: 127
- C-Max Hybrid Number of complaints: 172
- Contour Number of complaints: 4342
- Crown Victoria Number of complaints: 3490
- E-150 Number of complaints: 1375
- E-250 Number of complaints: 427
- E-350 Number of complaints: 1416
- E-450 Number of complaints: 483
- E-550 Number of complaints: 91
- EcoSport Number of complaints: 1081
- Edge Number of complaints: 13049
- Escape Number of complaints: 27892
- Escape Hybrid Number of complaints: 1666
- Escort Number of complaints: 4937
- Escort ZX2 Number of complaints: 91
- Excursion Number of complaints: 1344
- Expedition Number of complaints: 9654
- Explorer Number of complaints: 34754
- Explorer Sport Number of complaints: 895
- Explorer Sport Trac Number of complaints: 881
- F-150 Number of complaints: 38224
- F-250 Number of complaints: 10492
- F-250 Super Duty Number of complaints: 3446
- F-350 Number of complaints: 5984
- F-350 Super Duty Number of complaints: 2099
- F-450 Number of complaints: 127
- F-450 Super Duty Number of complaints: 555
- F-550 Number of complaints: 74
- F-550 Super Duty Number of complaints: 550
- F-650 Number of complaints: 54
- F-650 Super Duty Number of complaints: 43
- F-750 Number of complaints: 11
- F-750 Super Duty Number of complaints: 9
- Festiva Number of complaints: 170
- Fiesta Number of complaints: 3686
- Five Hundred Number of complaints: 1466
- Flex Number of complaints: 1775
- Focus Number of complaints: 26424
- Focus Electric Number of complaints: 285
- Focus RS Number of complaints: 5
- Freestar Number of complaints: 3143
- Freestyle Number of complaints: 4914
- Fusion Number of complaints: 25001
- Fusion Energi Number of complaints: 199
- Fusion Hybrid Number of complaints: 1202
- LTD Number of complaints: 55
- Maverick Number of complaints: 757
- Mustang Number of complaints: 10395
- Mustang GT Number of complaints: 811
- Mustang Mach-E Number of complaints: 561
- Probe Number of complaints: 1452
- Ranger Number of complaints: 9595
- Ranger EV Number of complaints: 30
- Taurus Number of complaints: 22987
- Taurus SHO Number of complaints: 183
- Taurus X Number of complaints: 213
- Tempo Number of complaints: 1602
- Thunderbird Number of complaints: 3011
- Topaz Number of complaints: 19
- Transit Number of complaints: 608
- Transit Connect Number of complaints: 533
- Windstar Number of complaints: 18774