2017 Ford Transit vs 2019 Ford Transit
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Ford Transit | 2019 Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 97 | 36 |
| Recall campaigns | 18 | 9 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 216 | 151 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Transit | Ford Transit |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 40 | 3 |
| Engine | 16 | 2 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 6 |
| Structure | 4 | 3 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 15 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 6 | 0 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.