2017 Ford Transit Connect
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 28 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 28
- Recalls
- 6
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2017
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2017: 28 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 42 |
| 2011 | 24 |
| 2012 | 26 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 128 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2016 | 104 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 52 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 28 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
8 of 28 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.
Electrical system
5 of 28 total reports mention: electrical system.
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This was happened [XXX] in Mesa CO in winter storms negative temperatures and foot of heavy snow far away from anything car simultaneously looks with running engines when I went out of the car with my winter gear and telephone inside.
NHTSA ODI report, 2024-04-07
Visibility
4 of 28 total reports mention: visibility, most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and fixed panaramic roof/sky light assembly.
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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit Connect. The contact stated that there was a windy sound coming from the sunroof of the vehicle. The sound had been progressing as if there was a fracture or separation between the sunroof and the roof sub frame.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-08
Back over prevention
3 of 28 total reports mention: back over prevention.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-24
Power train
3 of 28 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing differential unit.
Safety timeline
6 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2020-08-07Seat belts20V305000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Transit Connect vehicles.
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.
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2020-08-25Visibility20V260000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014-2017 Transit Connect vehicles equipped with a Panoramic Fixed-Glass Vista roof.
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.
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2021-06-30Power train21V376000 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.
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.
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2022-10-27Power train22V413000 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.
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.
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2024-06-05Visibility24V294000 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.
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.
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2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 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...
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2017 Ford Transit Connect — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 8 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility: 4 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 20V305000 · Seat belts
- Recall 20V260000 · Visibility
- Recall 21V376000 · Power train
- Recall 22V413000 · Power train
- Recall 24V294000 · Visibility
- Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
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- Is the 2017 Ford Transit Connect reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Ford Transit Connect?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2017 Ford Transit Connect have?
- 6 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.