Ford Recalls 2015-2017 Transit Vehicles for Driveshaft Coupling Failure
Ford is recalling 2015-2017 Transit vehicles because a flexible coupling may fail, potentially damaging brake and fuel lines or allowing the vehicle to roll.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (driveshaft coupling failure) that can damage brake and fuel lines and allow the vehicle to roll, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 372,991 2015-2017 Transit vehicles, excluding 156-inch and 178-inch wheelbase Chassis Cab and Cut-Away bodies. The recall addresses a defect in the flexible coupling that connects the transmission to the driveshaft, which may prematurely fail.
If the coupling fails, the vehicle will not be able to move under its own power. The disconnected driveshaft may impact and damage the brake and fuel lines. Additionally, the separated driveshaft may allow the vehicle to roll if the driver exits the vehicle while the transmission is in 'Park' but the parking brake is not applied. These scenarios may increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible coupling on any vehicle with more than 30,000 miles as an interim repair. A final remedy involving a redesigned flexible coupling or a revised driveshaft is expected in early 2018. Interim notifications were mailed on July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FORD TRANSIT
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Drivetrain
- Affected units
- 372,991
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- TRANSIT
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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