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2017 Ford Econoline

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
3
Latest Apr 5, 2019
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Sep 3, 2025
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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2 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Ford Econoline, most frequently naming the body & structure, electrical and engine categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year; and 7 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure114.3%
  • Electrical114.3%
  • Engine114.3%
  • Other / unspecified114.3%
  • Steering114.3%
  • Transmission114.3%
  • Visibility114.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Sep 3, 2025
1,456,417 units potentially affected
The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
The risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Ford Motor CompanyManufacturer number 25S89View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Transmission
Filed Apr 5, 2019
Crash reported2 injuries reported

ME DIRIGA A LA SALIDA DEL CENTRO COMERCIAL CONOCIDO COMO "PLAZA SAN LUIS", A UNA VELOCIDAD APROXIMADA DE 10 KILMETROS POR HORA; ME DISPONA A UBICARME EN EL MDULO DE CONTROL DE ACCESO PARA INSERTAR MI BOLETO DE SALIDA, CUANDO DE MANERA SBITA, ESPONTNEA, SE COMENZ A ESCUCHAR QUE EL MOTOR SE REVOLUCINABA COMO CUANDO SE ALCANZAN ALTSIMOS NIVELES DE ACELERACIN; CASI INMEDIATAMENTE SAL DISPARADA A UNA ALTSIMA VELOCIDAD QUE ME DESCONTROL, PROYECTNDOME CONTRA EL DISPOSITIVO DE CONTROL DE ACCESO DE LA PLAZA (PLUMA), PARA POSTERIORMENTE LLEVARME A BRINCAR UN CAMELLN CON TERRENO SUMAMENTE ACCIDENTADO, SITUACIN QUE PUSO EN GRAVE RIESGO MI VIDA, LA DE MI ACOMPAANTE Y LA DE POSIBLES VCTIMAS CIRCUNSTANCIALES. CONSIDERO QUE LA FALLA TUVO QUE VER CON EL SISTEMA ELECTRICO, PORQUE UNA VEZ QUE EL VEHCULO PERDI VELOCIDAD, LOS TESTIGOS DEL TABLERO COMENZARON A PARPADEAR INTERMITENTEMENTE, Y TAMBIN TENGO EL FUNDADO TEMOR DE QUE LA FALLA PRESENTADA EST RELACIONADO CON UN DEFECTO EN EL ACELERAMIENTO, QUE ME FUE PREVIAMENTE INFORMADO A TRAVES DE UN LLAMADO A REVISIN. EN RESUMEN, EL VEHCULO, BAJO UNA VELOCIDAD SOSTENIDA DE APROXIMADAMENTE 10 KILMETROS POR HORA, INICI UN SBITO PROCESO DE REVOLUCIN DEL MOTOR QUE ORIGIN QUE SALIRAMOS DISPARADAS A UNA ALTSIMA VELOCIDAD, PROYECTNDOME CONTRA UN DISPOSITIVO CONTENEDOR (PLUMA) Y POSTERIORMENTE SOBRE UN CAMELLN, PARA POSTERIORMENTE DEJARME UBICADA EN SENTIDO CONTRARIO EN UNA AVENIDA

NHTSA ID
11194189
Incident
Apr 2, 2019
Mileage
6 mi
Body & structureElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Oct 11, 2018

2017 FORD ECONOLINE SUPER DUTY VAN. CONSUMER WRITES WITH CONCERNS FOR MULTIPLE MALFUNCTIONS AND SAFETY ISSUES WITH VEHICLE. *AS *DT *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUAL JACK CONTROL COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SLIDE OUT TO THE RV BODY SHEARED OFF ON THE OUTSIDE FRONT OF THE UNIT. THE DAMAGE TO THE LIVING AREA INCREASED TO THREE AREAS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF A STEERING PROBLEM AND ADVISED THE CAUSE WAS DUE TO OVERSIZED AFTER MARKET TIRES. THE RV EXHIBITED WATER DAMAGE FROM WHEN IT RAINS. THE ROOF AC/HEAT VENT WAS FROZEN, THE RADIO PLAYS WITHOUT BEING PROMPTED, THE AWNING SPLIT, THE DRAWERS DO NOT OPEN/CLOSED, AND THE WINDOWS WERE NOT FRAMED. THE TOILET NECK, WHEEL BASE AND DUMP OPENING CUT OUT WERE NOT PROPERLY ALIGNED. *JS

NHTSA ID
11139813
Incident
Sep 23, 2018
Visibility
Filed Oct 8, 2018

(2017 THOR VEGAS) NO ACCIDENT HAS HAPPENED...YET. WHEN WE TOOK DELIVERY ON 06-22-2017, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER DID NOT WIPE THE DRIVER'S ENTIRE FIELD OF VISION, A SAFETY ISSUE IN A DOWNPOUR. REPAIR WAS ATTEMPTED BY DEALER LEAVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE WIPER BLADE PARKED 1/3 OF THE WAY UP THE WINDSHIELD BLOCKING THE DRIVER'S VIEW AND THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER PARKED OFF THE GLASS (SEE THE ATTACHED PHOTO). THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE TO THOR AND HAS BEEN FOR YEARS, AS OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ARE ON FILE. *DT CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. PROBLEM HAS BEEN RESOLVED.*JB *DT *TR *DT CONSUMER STATED AFTER INSTALLING THE 28" BLADE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE WIPER, THE BLADES ARE PARKED IN THE CORRECT POSITION, BUT THEY ARE STILL COLLIDING ON EVERY OTHER SWIPE. THEY DO NOT COLLIDE IF YOU TEST THEM FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, BUT IN RAIN STORM AFTER RUNNING FOR MORE THAT 5 TO 10 MINUTES THEY START TO COLLIDE. AS I HAVE STATED BEFORE, THE WIPER DRIVE ROD IS JUST SLOPPY. I HAVE NOW GONE TO MY LAST OPTION THAT I MENTIONED BELOW, WHICH IS TO INSTALL A 28" BLADE ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE ALSO. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO TEST THIS MODIFICATION IN THE RAIN YET. SHORT TERM TEST IS GOOD, BUT THEY NEED TO RUN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO KNOW FOR SURE. THERE ARE THREE IMAGES ATTACHED.*JB

NHTSA ID
11139071
Incident
Jun 22, 2017

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

25N15 S1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement

25N15

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacemen

25N15

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement

SAN-Vol1 I1

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

The Service Awareness Newsletter is an informal communication that contains information that may not be presently available in a TSB, SSM, GSB, or other electronic communication. This article includes information on warranty, technical service tips and other service information.

TSB 21-2038

EQUIPMENT

Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles built on or before 31-Dec-2018 and some 2017-2018 E-Series vehicles equipped with a 6.8L engine built on or before 16-Jul-2018 using the Motorcraft Orange coolant may exhibit an engine or transmission overheat concern. This condition may be due to deposits from the engine coolant becoming trapped in the radiator preventing coolant flow. To correct the condition, flush the cooling system, replace the radiator and fill with Motocraft Yellow coolant.

SSM 48908

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

Some 2016-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a SYNC 3 Touchscreen may experience the volume control unresponsive from the Front Control Interface Module (FCIM) and steering volume controls when using Apple Car Play. When the Apple device is removed, volume control is restored. This is due to a concern with the Waze Navigation App software and Apple iOS version. To correct the condition, update the Waze App software and iOS to the latest version available and reboot the customer's Apple device. Perform an ignition cycle and reconnect the Apple device via USB. Open Apple Car Play and confirm volume control is restored. Installing/Updating third party software/applications is not warrantable.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Ford Econoline by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026010
2025000
2019120
2018020
2017Viewing310
2016311
2015011
2014011
2013011
2012111
2011011
2010111
2009111
2007020
2006020
2005020
2003224154.9
2002234155.8
2001285155.5
2000395157.8
1999847158.0
1998464148.3
1997794157.7
1996815161.9
1995736158.3
19941246364.3
1993655054.1
1992835264.1
1991243254.5
1990304055.4
1989322155.2
1988220042.6
1987155053.9
1986760
1985106060.3
1984770
1983260
1982130
1981020
1980140
1979180
1978020
1977030
1976020
1975020
1972010
1971010
1969030
1967010

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.