2017 FORD TRANSIT PROBLEMS

2017 FORD TRANSIT PROBLEMS

2017 FORD TRANSIT PROBLEMS

Issues by Year

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Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Drivetrain/Transmission:

    • Driveshaft problems under recall
    • Burning smell, vibrating, loud grinding noise from driveshaft
    • Driveshaft detached while driving

  • 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

  • 3. Electrical Issues:

    • Throttle body failure
    • Electrical throttle body failed during driving
    • Electrical issue causing dashboard to go blank

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 9. Incorrect Part Installed:

    • Passenger side door frequently comes off hinges, latch does not hold door shut

  • 10. Fuel/Acceleration issues:

    • Loss of power while driving on highway
    • Loss of power while driving, shudders, jerks without warning

  • 11. Lighting/Navigation System:

    • Lights and navigation/radio system not turning off

  • 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

  • 13. Tire-related issues:

    • Rubber chunks falling off tires, tread and steal belt separation

  • 14. Exhaust System Issues:

    • Shortened exhaust pipe causing rear floor to be hot to touch

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 26. Brake-Related Concerns:

    • Soft brakes persist despite bleeding, concerns about ABS system
    • Brake calipers hanging up, premature pad wear and rotor damage

  • 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

  • 28. Incorrect Part Installation:

    • Door latch failing, causing door to slide open while in motion

  • 29. Fuel/Acceleration Issues:

    • Loss of power while driving, shuddering, jerking
    • Loss of power while driving, shudders, jerks without warning

  • 30. Lighting/Navigation System:

    • Lights and navigation/radio system not turning off

  • 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

  • 32. Tire-Related Issues:

    • Rubber chunks falling off tires, tread and steal belt separation

  • 33. Exhaust System Issues:

    • Shortened exhaust pipe causing rear floor to be hot to touch

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

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