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2017 Ford Transit Connect recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2017 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 6
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 28
Latest campaign: Sep 4, 2025

Recall summary by component6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Visibility	2	Apr 26, 2024	24V294000 20V260000
Power train	2	Jun 10, 2022	22V413000 21V376000
Back over prevention	1	Sep 4, 2025	25V572000
Seat belts	1	May 27, 2020	20V305000

Safety recalls6

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Sep 4, 2025Latest campaign


Sep 4, 202525V572000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 25V572000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse. Risk A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025. Campaign NHTSA 25V572000 · Sep 4, 2025
Apr 26, 202424V294000	Visibility: fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 24V294000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Transit Connect vehicles. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body, which can result in the panel detaching from the vehicle. Risk A roof panel that detaches while driving can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S29. Campaign NHTSA 24V294000 · Apr 26, 2024
Jun 10, 202222V413000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V413000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Escape, 2013-2018 C-Max, 2013-2016 Fusion, 2013-2021 Transit Connect, and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Risk A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, and cause the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the under hood shift bushing and add a protective cap over the shift cable bushing, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 1, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 4th Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed October 27, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S43. Campaign NHTSA 22V413000 · Jun 10, 2022
May 24, 202121V376000	Power train: automatic transmission gear position indication (prndl) A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V376000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2021 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with 2.5L engines. The bushing that attaches the shifter cable to the transmission may degrade or detach. Risk A damaged or missing bushing may prevent the vehicle from shifting into the intended gear, causing the vehicle to move in an unexpected direction. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury. Remedy Dealers will replace the underhood shifter cable bushing, and add a protective cap, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 29, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S24. Campaign NHTSA 21V376000 · May 24, 2021
May 27, 202020V305000	Seat belts: front In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V305000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles. The front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioner initiators could contain an improper generant mix ratio that may prevent the seat belt pretensioners from deploying in the event of a crash. Risk In the event of a crash, the front driver and/or passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace seat belt assemblies as necessary, free of charge. This recall began August 7, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S25. Campaign NHTSA 20V305000 · May 27, 2020
May 8, 202020V260000	Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V260000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof. An improper bond may exist between the panoramic roof and the vehicle body and may result in wind noise, water leak, and in some cases, separation from the vehicle. Risk If the panoramic roof panel separates from the vehicle while it is being driven, it may increase the risk of an injury or crash. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, and reinstall the panoramic roof panel, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S22. Campaign NHTSA 20V260000 · May 8, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component28

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

28Complaints filed

1Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

0Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes
Service brakes	8	29	1
Electrical system	5	18	0
Visibility	4	14	0
Back over prevention	3	11	0
Power train	3	11	0
Hydraulic	3	11	0
Unknown or other	3	11	0
Visibility/wiper	2	7	0
Steering	2	7	0
Exterior lighting	1	4	0
Air	1	4	1
Vehicle speed control	1	4	0
Engine	1	4	0

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in reverse, the rear-view camera displayed a blank screen with the message "Camera Unavailable.”
Filed 07/24/2026 · ODI 11752605
Back over prevention
“The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable.”
Filed 03/03/2026 · ODI 11721624
Electrical system
“Rear brake lights work when locking and unlocking van however the passenger brake light does not work when pushing the brake pedal to stop van”
Filed 11/01/2025 · ODI 11696949

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2017 Ford Transit Connect recall questions

How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Transit Connect have?

NHTSA lists 6 safety recall campaigns for the 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The most recent, 25V572000 (reported September 4, 2025), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2017 Ford Transit Connect recalls for?

The largest group is visibility, with 2 campaigns. Others: power train (2), back over prevention (1), seat belts (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Ford Transit Connect?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 8 complaints out of 28 filed with NHTSA (29%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2017 Ford Transit Connect?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Ford recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Ford dealer.

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