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17V-408

Jun 26

Ford

In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail

Powertrain

372,991

Part replacement

17V-401

Jun 26

Ford

Affected vehicles may be missing the two front inboard attachments for the second row seats

Seats

Repair or modification

17V-398

Jun 26

Ford

Driver's knee airbag modules installed in these vehicles were produced without the inflator gas generant material, and, as a result, the air bags…

Airbags

Part replacement

17V-332

May 22

Ford

In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds

Seats

2,204

Part replacement

17V-331

May 22

Ford

These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision

Latches and locks

14,410

Refund or buyback

17V-225

Mar 31

Ford

These transmissions may have a damaged park rod actuating plate that can result in unexpected vehicle movement even though the transmission has…

Powertrain

48,443

Part replacement

17V-212

Mar 27

Ford

Operating the vehicle at highway speeds may cause the driveline to vibrate and fracture the driveline components or the transmission

Powertrain

509

Part replacement

17V-209

Mar 27

Ford

If the vehicle is started and driven with an insufficient level of coolant within the engine cooling system, the engine cylinder head may…

Engine and cooling

208,584

Software update

17V-205

Mar 27

Ford

These vehicles may have an improperly welded windshield header, reducing the vehicle's lateral structural integrity

Structure

Repair or modification

17V-168

Mar 13

Ford

Return spring for the driver side interior door handle may come loose, allowing the driver's door to unlatch in a side impact crash

Latches and locks

5,470

Repair or modification

Campaign 17V-408

In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail

Manufacturer: Ford
Filed: June 26, 2017
Component: Powertrain
Vehicles affected: 372,991
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling all 2015-2017 Transit vehicles except 156" and 178" wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. In the affected vehicles, the flexible coupling connecting the transmission to the driveshaft may prematurely fail.

Consequence

If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power and the disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the vehicle is exited when the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and as an interim repair, dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles. A final remedy repair of a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft equipped with a universal joint is being developed and is expected in early 2018. These repairs will be made free of charge. Interim notifications informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S15.

Affected models

Ford Transit 2015 to 2017

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