Driveline: driveshaftRecall 17V-408 · 2015–2017 Ford Transit
Ford Motor Company recall 17V-408 covers 372,991 2015–2017 Ford Transit for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V408000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
75%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6,494 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 17, 2015 to June 15, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.