Our fleet of Ford transits are all having similar issues. This is the 2nd time this particular vehicle has lost power while driving causing extremely dangerous safety concerns. We were instructed by Ford to replace the throttle body which was done in 2021 and now the same issue is occurring. Ford needs to remedy this issue long-term. This issue is affecting the trust from my employees to provide them safe transportation, inoperable vehicles are causing lost revenue and the rest of my fleet is now unreliable causing concern for more serious accidents. This is a major issue for people that have Ford Transit fleets.
2017 Ford Transit engine complaints
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Vehicle loses ability to control acceleration going into a "limp" mode while on the highway. This poses a serious safety risk to the driver, passenger and all other drivers on the road. The van has to "coast" to safety. This occurs with no warning and is very sporadic. The throttle body was replaced 7/1/2021 after 109,256 miles. This is a repeating issue with my fleet of Ford Transits ranging from 2015-2018, some vehicles having this part replaced more than once.
When driving my transit 250 it vibrates a lot and I was told that the transmission is going out. After I researched I find that this is a common problem with this Ford vehicle. It cost about $4000 to fit and Ford is not helping customers with their vehicle. Why is there no recall on this problem?
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact noticed that while at idle or when the vehicle was parked, he noticed exhaust fumes in the rear of the vehicle. The contact’s children who would ride in the rear seats of the van also noticed the smell of exhaust. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact noticed that the exhaust pipe was short and was venting under the vehicle and not away from the vehicle. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford transit. The contact stated while her husband was driving 70 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power and shuddered and jerked without warning. The driver pulled over to the side of the roadway and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The driver was informed that the failure might be due to an unidentified ECM failure. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The contact retrieved the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to mullinax ford of new smyrna beach (2317 fl-44, new smyrna beach, fl 32168, (386) 267-4980) and the ECM module was replaced. The contact was concerned that the failure could recur due to water leaking into the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
Vehicle will randomly shift into first gear typically while going down hill on interstate at speeds of 70 MPH or greater. The resulting shift causes the engine to rev far past red line and causes severe unintended deceleration. Situation happens without warning and after a few more harsh shifts goes back to normal. Contacted multiple ford dealers with no answer to problem.
Electrical throttle body failed during driving. Lost all power.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 ford transit. While the vehicle was idling, exhaust fumes were present inside the vehicle cabin. In addition, the rear floor was very hot to the touch. The vehicle was taken to velde ford (2200 n. 8th st, pekin, il) where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to a shortened exhaust pipe; however, there was no remedy available from the manufacturer. The exhaust pipe was extended by an independent mechanic and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified and no solution was offered. The failure mileage was 500.
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