2015-2017 Ford Transit recall: driveshaft
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 26, 2017. It covers about 372,991 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 372,991
- reported
- Jun 26, 2017
- owners notified
- Jun 20, 2018
- related complaints
- 178
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 17V408000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Transit 2015-2017 201520162017
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 178 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 17V408000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2017 Ford Transit driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 17V408000, reported on June 26, 2017, covers about 372,991 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V408000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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