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2017 Ford Transit Connect Wagon FWD

3
Recalls
11
Complaints
Overall rating

Safety Ratings.

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Frontal Crash
Side Crash
Rollover
Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side
Overall Side Star Rating

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Driver
Passenger
Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Side Barrier and Side Pole Star Ratings into a single side rating.

Rollover Star Rating

The Rollover Resistance test measures the risk of rollover in a single-vehicle, loss-of-control scenario.

Rollover Risk: 17.9%

Complaints
Recalls

11 Complaints

for 2017 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
11/16/2021
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Incident Date: 11/02/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NM0LS6E77H1******
Summary

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.

05/17/2021
Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Incident Date: 05/17/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NM0LS7E70H1******
Summary

I was driving on the interstate in heavy traffic. I pressed my accelerator pedal to pass a slower vehicle and the arm holding the accelerator pedal broke in two, causing me to de-accelerate rapidly and almost causing an accident. I can't believe it is made out of plastic!

02/28/2021
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 02/19/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NM0GS9F77H1******
Summary

DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND SIDE DOOR . THESE DON'T LOCK AND THE WINDOWS DON'T WORK BUT THE PASSENGER SIDE DOES. JUST STOPPED WORKING LAST WEEK AND THE SMALL FUSES ARE ALL FINE. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. NOT SURE IF THIS IS A RECALL MATTER OR NOT.

01/30/2021
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
Incident Date: 01/30/2021
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NM0GE9F71H1******
Summary

REAR WINDOW (IN THE HATCHBACK) CRACKED AND COMPLETELY BROKE APART WHEN I CLOSED THE DRIVER DOOR AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED OUTSIDE, HAD NOT MOVED/DRIVEN/BEEN ON IN SEVERAL HOURS. NO SIGNS OF VANDALISM/IMPACT ANY OTHER INTERFERENCE.

10/21/2020
Components: ENGINE
Incident Date: 10/12/2020
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NM0LS7F72H1******
Summary

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON HIS A/C UNIT BECOMING INOPERATIVE, HE HAD TAKEN HIS VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE FAN HAD EATEN AWAY AT THE HIGH COMPRESSION FREON LINE WHICH CAUSED FREON TO LEAK INTO HIS ENGINE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO A MANUFACTURER ERROR AND THAT THE VEHICLE SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN DESIGNED IN THAT FASHION. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE; THE CONTACT WAS THEN TRANSFERRED TO NHTSA FOR ASSISTANCE. A DEALER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 67,000.

12/19/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NM0GE9F70H1******
Summary

ELECTRONICS PROBLEMS: CONSOLE DISPLAY WORKS ON A DELAY, WHEN UNLOCKING THE CAR WITH REMOTE KEY ALL 4 WINDOWS WILL ROLL DOWN, LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF WHEN CAR IS LOCKED. CAR HAS TOW PACKAGE AND SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN 2015-2017 FORD TRANSIT RECALL FROM 5/2018

12/19/2018
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NM0GE9F70H1******
Summary

THE DOOR LATCH IS MALFUNCTIONING CAUSING THE ELECTRONICS NOT TO TURN OFF WHEN THE CAR IS OFF AND PASSENGERS LEAVE THE VEHICLE. SAME ISSUES AS THE RECALL ON THE 2016 TRANSIT CONNECT.

11/13/2018
Components: POWER TRAIN
Incident Date: 11/01/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NM0LS7F78H1******
Summary

42000 MILES , THE FRONT BEARING S) IS PRODUCING A HUMMING SOUND., MORE LIKELY ARE BAD. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET REGARDING SUCH PROBLEM.

11/05/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 11/02/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NMOLS7F77H1******
Summary

VEHICLE HAS A STEERING ASSIST FAILURE, TOTAL LOSS OF POWER STEERING. MAKING VEHICLE VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER

07/23/2018
Components: STEERING
Incident Date: 06/14/2018
Crash: No
Fire: No
Summary

AT 10,127 MILES, WHILE DRIVING, MY STEERING FAILED. THERE WAS AN ELECTRONIC POWER ASSIST FAILURE NEARLY CAUSING ME TO CAREEN OFF A HIGHWAY AND DIE. NOT ONLY WAS THERE A LOSS OF POWER STEERING, THERE WAS RESISTANCE. FORD DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY VEHICLE FOPR 45 DAYS NOW, THE PART HAS BEEN ON BACKORDER, THE BACKORDER DATE KEEPS GETTING LATER AND LATER. I AM TERRIFIED TO HAVE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ONCE IT IS RETURNED TO ME, I WILL HAVE LITTLE FAITH IN SOMETHING THAT ALMOST KILLED ME. THIS IS A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. THIS DEFECT WILL KILL SOMEONE.

10/09/2017
Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: 05/12/2017
Crash: No
Fire: No
Vehicle Identification Number: NM0AE8F70H1******
Summary

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, INCLUDING THE SPEEDOMETER CAN NOT BE READ IN DAYLIGHT, IT IS COMPLETELY BLACK, BUT CAN BE READ AT NIGHT.

3 Recalls

for 2017 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
08/05/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V260000
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.
Campaign Number: 20V260000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

27/05/2020
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V305000
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.
Campaign Number: 20V305000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

24/05/2021
CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V376000
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. Additionally, the vehicle may roll after the driver selects the 'Park' position. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Campaign Number: 21V376000
Manufacture: Ford Motor Company
Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Summary

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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